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Read More“People are confronted with the violence, both the violence that women are experiencing but also the power of and presence of Indigenous women.” - Jaime Black, creator of the REDress Project
Read MoreDawson Women’s Shelter is currently hiring an Permanent Part-Time worker.
Read MoreFriday, September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day.
Read MoreShow your support for families that have lost Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit folks and show your commitment to creating a world without violence by hanging red clothing outside your house October 1st to 8th.
Read MoreJoin us for a gathering, walk along the Yukon River, and a bonfire on Front Street in solidarity to raise awareness about the indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit people who have been and continue to be murdered or disappear. Everyone is welcome.
Read MoreDawson Women’s Shelter is currently hiring an On-Call Shelter Attendant. Applications due May 27 at 4pm.
Read MoreStarting this year, Dawson Community Chapel will being taking over this well loved and much needed program. Dawson Women’s Shelter is excited to provide support in the transition year.
Read MoreViolence against Indigenous women, Two Spirit folks, and girls is a national tragedy.
Join us for a gathering, walk along the Yukon River, and a bonfire on Front Street in solidarity to raise awareness about the indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit people who have been and continue to be murdered or disappear. Everyone is welcome.
Read MoreDawson Women’s Shelter is currently hiring an On-Call Shelter Attendant. Applications due August 27 at 4pm.
Read MoreThird Party Reporting is an option for survivors of sexualized assault to share information with the RCMP anonymously.
Read MoreDWS stands in solidarity with folks fighting racism across Turtle Island (North America). Working to end racism is part of DWS’ work because of the high rates of gendered violence Black people experience.
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