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No One Asks for It

No One Asks for It

This Friday, May 1, wear purple and let folks know why: No one asks to be sexually assaulted.

No matter how sexy someone is dressed. Not if they’ve had a drink. Not if they’re drunk. Not if they’ve had sex before. Not if they invited someone into their house or room. Not if they accepted a ride. Not if they’re on a date. No one ever asks to be sexually assaulted.

Consent, Education, DWS Events, Services, Taking ActionDawson Women's ShelterApril 29, 2020sexual assault, sexual harassment, no one asks for it, wear purple, sexual violence prevention month, may, SVPM, sexual violence, support survivors, believe survivors

Little One Have a Birthday Soon?

Little One Have a Birthday Soon?

DWS has some toys in storage that we’d much rather get into the hands of some awesome Dawson children.

Drop In, Connection, Services, Taking ActionDawson Women's ShelterApril 23, 2020toys, support, birthday, child, teen, tween, donation

The Rise of Women Doesn't Equate to the Fall of Men: #IWD2020

The Rise of Women Doesn't Equate to the Fall of Men: #IWD2020

Feminist anthems to celebrate International Women’s Day 2020!

Education, Taking ActionDawson Women's ShelterMarch 8, 2020IWD, International Women's Day, AnthemComment

Useful Links - Listening to Disclosures Workshops

Useful Links - Listening to Disclosures Workshops

A whole bunch of fancy links and videos that we promised to share with participants from our Listening to Disclosures workshops.

Education, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterFebruary 19, 2020listening to disclosures, workshop, learning, education, survivors, sexual assault, gendered violence

Calendar Guys

We’ve been doing some post-holiday cleaning around the shelter and found this 2013 calendar.

Recognize anyone?

Education, Taking ActionDawson Women's ShelterJanuary 7, 2020Yukon, men, taking action, gender-based violence, allies, allyComment

DWS Links and Things #1

DWS Links and Things #1

Roundup of useful links curated by Dawson Women’s Shelter.

Education, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterJanuary 6, 2020Kelly fraser, Julie Berman, solstice, indigenous, ally, family, estranged, arctic, food Comment

HEAT in Dawson

HEAT in Dawson

A group for youth 16-19 to explore consent and healthy sexuality.

Connection, Consent, DWS Events, Services, Taking Action, Education, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterDecember 28, 2019groups, youth, dawson, harm reduction, sexuality, consentComment

Dawson Remembers December 6th

Dawson Remembers December 6th

We remember murdered women, children, and Two Spirit folks.

Taking Action, DWS EventsDawson Women's ShelterDecember 10, 2019December 6Comment

December 6th - A Time To Remember. A Time For Action.

December 6th - A Time To Remember. A Time For Action.

On December 6th every year, we gather to remember women and children who have been murdered.

Taking Action, DWS EventsDawson Women's ShelterOctober 22, 2019Comment