Understanding Violence

Gender-based violence is violence that is committed against someone based on their gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender.

Education, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterNovember 30, 2020sexual assault, sexual violence, prevention, taking action, 16 Days, 16 Days of Activism, support, skills, violence, power, safety, helping a friend, understanding violence, myths

Understanding Consent

Thanks to fabulous work of survivors, community activists, and educators, our cultural understanding of consent has exploded in growth in the last decade. There is always more to learn though!

Education, Consent, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterNovember 26, 2020consent, 16 days, 16 days of activism, prevention

16 Days of Activism Reading List

DWS has got a fab selection of books to deepen our understanding of how gender-based violence happens and to create a world based on consent

Connection, Taking Action, Understanding Violence, EducationDawson Women's ShelterNovember 25, 2020taking action, 16 days, stalking, tdor, trans day of remembrance, library, reading list, LGBT, lgbqt2sai+, LGBQT, queer, two spirit, reading

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

From November 25 to December 10 we call on everyone to take action to end gender-based violence. Why do we need 16 Days?

Connection, DWS Events, Education, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterNovember 24, 2020taking action, male allies, 16 days, gender based violence, julie lalonde, kira-lynn ferderber, danielle boissoneau, stalking, kinship, creative action, fatphobia

Trans Day of Remembrance 2020

Today is Trans Day of Remembrance. We work to end transphobic violence and we celebrate with joy the incredibleness, talents, and diversity of the trans community. Already in 2020, thirty seven trangender people have been murdered.

Connection, Taking Action, Understanding Violence, EducationDawson Women's ShelterNovember 20, 2020taking action, 16 days, tdor, trans day of remembrance, library, reading list, LGBT, lgbqt2sai+, LGBQT, queer, two spirit

TDOR Reading List

This Friday, November 20th is Trans Day of Remembrance. DWS has got some great books about trans identities if you’re looking to do some TDOR reading. Drop-in (please call first during covid) to borrow one of these awesome reads!

Connection, Taking Action, Understanding Violence, EducationDawson Women's ShelterNovember 18, 2020taking action, 16 days, stalking, tdor, trans day of remembrance, library, reading list, LGBT, lgbqt2sai+, LGBQT, queer, two spirit

16 Days of Activism Instagram Live Chats

From November 25 to December 10 we call on everyone to take action to end gender-based violence.

DWS is hosting a series of chats on Instagram Live.

Connection, DWS Events, Education, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterNovember 16, 2020taking action, male allies, 16 days, gender based violence, julie lalonde, kira-lynn ferderber, danielle boissoneau, stalking, kinship, creative action, fatphobia

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

From November 25 to December 10 we call on everyone to take action to end gender-based violence. Check out all the events and activities organized by many awesome groups in Dawson. Keep an eye on dawsonwomensshelter.com for calendar updates, event details, and daily blog posts.

Connection, DWS Events, Education, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterNovember 6, 2020taking action, male allies, 16 days, gender based violence

Łihè niyajè shë̀k – Our sisters together, always

Massive mähsi cho to the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Heritage Department for creating and sharing Hän language around Sisters in Spirit.

DWS Events, Education, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterOctober 5, 2020sisters in spirit, mmiwg, mmiwg2s, red dress project, cutting through red tape, han language

Red to Remember

“Over the centuries, Indigenous people have persevered through annihilation, assimilation and integration by ruling foreign powers.” - Faye Chamberlain

DWS Events, Education, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterOctober 2, 2020sisters in spirit, mmiwg, mmiwg2s, red dress project, cutting through red tape

Sisters in Spirit Reading List

We asked folks around Dawson what books they suggest folks read to better understand colonialism, the violence that Indigenous peoples experience, and building a different world that centres Indigenous knowledge.

DWS Events, Education, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterOctober 1, 2020mmiwg, mmiwg2s, mmiw, no more stolen sisters, reading, resources, learning

Calls to Justice for All Canadians

The report’s Calls to Justice focus on all areas of Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit folks’ lives: government, health, media, legal systems, policing, resource extraction, social services, transportation, education, and child welfare.

We’re focusing, today, on the Calls for All Canadians.

DWS Events, Education, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterSeptember 29, 2020mmiwg, mmiwg2s, mmiw, sisters in spirit, national inquiry, calls to justice

Reclaiming Power and Place - Key Moments

Over a year ago, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released their final report - Reclaiming Power and Place - a document they spent four years on gathering information from nearly 2400 participants.

DWS Events, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterSeptember 28, 2020sisters in spirit, mmiwg2s, mmiwg, mmiw, reclaiming power, national inquiry

Sisters in Spirit

Violence 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.

DWS Events, Taking Action, Supporting Survivors, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterSeptember 23, 2020sis, sisters in spirit, dawson city, mmiw, mmiwg, mmiwg2s, missing and murdered indigenous women

Bears and Other Useful SVPM Links

Sexual Violence Prevention Month wrapped up last week, but that doesn’t end our commitment to creating communities based on consent.

There’s so much incredible info being created about supporting survivors, preventing sexual violence, and practicing healthy consent. To end of Sexual Violence Prevention Month, we’ve created a post with all the videos and resources that didn’t fit in other posts.

Education, Consent, Supporting Survivors, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterJune 8, 2020SVPM, resources, sexual violence, prevention

A Year Later - We Remember, We Fight for justice

A year ago today the national inquiry report into missing and murdered First Nations, Inuit, and Métis women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people was released.

Education, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterJune 3, 2020mmiw, mmiwg, missing and murdered indigenous women, national inquiry

DWS in Solidarity with Folks Fighting Racism

DWS 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.

Education, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterJune 2, 2020blm, black lives matter, dawson city, racist, racism, anti-racist, anti-racism

Neurobiology of Sexual Assault

Professor of psychology Dr. Rebecca Campbell, created this fantastic presentation about the neurobiology of trauma.

Education, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterMay 28, 2020svpm, sexual assault, sexual violence, rebecca campbell, neurobiology, trauma

Why We Still Have to Talk About Clothes...

There is absolutely no evidence that clothes cause sexual assault.

Education, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterMay 27, 2020clothes, rape, myths, sexual violence, sexual assault, sexual violence prevention month, SVPM, slutwalk

From Awareness to Action

We need everyone to take action to create the massive culture change needed to move from a rape culture to a consent culture. Thing is, we don’t need to overthink the actions needed. It can be small everyday shifts that can bring about change.

Education, Consent, Taking Action, Understanding Violence, Helping A FriendDawson Women's ShelterMay 25, 2020svpm, sexual violence prevention month, sexual violence, sexual assault, prevention, action, awareness

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