Dawson Women's Shelter

WOW DAWSON! DWS has had so much support! From help clearing snow (SOMUCHSNOW) to fundraisers to toiletries and supplies, the Dawson community really has our back. Massive mähsi cho. We can feel your love.... If you're interested in supporting DWS work to end violence, check out what is most needed - https://www.dawsonwomensshelter.com/donate

Awesome youth at yesterday's Alphabet Soup - Drop-in Youth Group were curious about more American Sign Language signs related to queer culture. We've got your back! A good place to start is this video with Nyle DiMarco and Chella Man - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HX0HGa-pok Lots more resources and info on the DWS blog - https://www.dawsonwomensshelter.com/blog/queer-asl

Check out DWS' fab director chatting with Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada about what International Women's Day means to her. #IWD2021

Trans women are women. Trans women are welcome and celebrated at DWS. Trans women deserve respect, dignity, safety, and conditions to thrive. Mähsi cho Kai Cheng Thom - Arise Embodiment Coaching #IWD2021 #TransWomenAreWomen

Today is International Women's Day. DWS is encouraging folks to share what choose to challenge and choose to celebrate today. Here are some ideas created by DWS staff and community members. ... Post your #ChooseToCelebrate and #ChooseToChallenge and tag DWS!

For International Women's Day # United Nations Development Programme - UNDP is focusing on gender equity. 'We need women’s representation that reflects all women and girls in all their diversity and abilities, and across all cultural, social, economic and political situations. This is the only way we will get real societal change that incorporates women in decision-making as equals and benefits us all." - Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Women Executive Director... https://www.dawsonwomensshelter.com/blog/iwd-gender-equity #IWD2021 #GenderEquity

Rest in Power Barbara Kenter. "NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa, who represents the predominantly Indigenous riding of Kiiwetinoong in northwestern Ontario, says the justice system continues to fail Indigenous people."

December 17th is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. DWS stands in solidarity with sex workers in demanding safe working conditions, fair wages, and an end to sex worker stigma. We encourage folks not working in the sex trade to listen to the voices of sex workers about their conditions of labour.... #Dec17 #SexWorkIsWork

We stand with FKA Twigs and all survivors of violence.

"The strategy includes four paths, each one a direct response to the four pathways highlighted in the National Inquiry's final report of maintaining colonial violence."

"Houde-Mclennan is also advocating for more long-term solutions, like social housing. Right now, women staying at the shelter seeking long-term housing are finding there’s nowhere to go, she explained."