Red Women Rising
Indigenous Women Survivors in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside We need to keep families together. Colonization and missing and murdered Indigenous women… Continue reading Red Women Rising
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Media Advisory: Ground-breaking report on Indigenous Women Survivors in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside released in lead up to National MMIW Inquiry report
What: Press Conference on launch of report Red Women Rising: Indigenous Women Survivors inVancouver’s Downtown Eastside with report authors, collaborators… Continue reading Media Advisory: Ground-breaking report on Indigenous Women Survivors in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside released in lead up to National MMIW Inquiry report
Happy 41st Birthday, DEWC!
On March 1, 1978, the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre was officially incorporated as a charitable non-profit (although prior to these… Continue reading Happy 41st Birthday, DEWC!
Statement of Support for Unist’ot’en Camp and Wet’suwet’en Leadership
“There is a direct connection between violence against the earth and violence against women.”-Lee Maracle The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre… Continue reading Statement of Support for Unist’ot’en Camp and Wet’suwet’en Leadership
A Very Merry Thank You
As the holiday season continues and the year draws to an end, all of us at the Downtown Eastside Women’s… Continue reading A Very Merry Thank You
The DTES Women’s Artisan Collective: Creating & Crafting for Cultural Healing
With the holidays just around the corner, support the artist and artisans of DEWC by joining us at the upcoming… Continue reading The DTES Women’s Artisan Collective: Creating & Crafting for Cultural Healing
Letter to Council: 100% Social Housing at 58 W Hastings
Coast Salish Territories – Today, a Motion was brought to City Council to recommit to the vision of 100% welfare/pension… Continue reading Letter to Council: 100% Social Housing at 58 W Hastings
The DTES Women’s Market: It’s More Than Just a Market
We’re proud to introduce the first in a new blog series of personal reflections, exploring stories and shedding light on… Continue reading The DTES Women’s Market: It’s More Than Just a Market
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Did you know that today is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (or Indigenous Peoples Day)? The theme… Continue reading International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Go Team DEWC!
With 21 days left until the Scotiabank 5K & Half-Marathon, fundraising is in full swing by DEWC staff, Board members,… Continue reading Go Team DEWC!
“A Place of Sanctuary:” Cultural Safety & the Clothing Room
Leading up to this year’s BC Elders Gathering in Duncan, the Elders group has started work on crafting regalia alongside… Continue reading “A Place of Sanctuary:” Cultural Safety & the Clothing Room
“Safe Haven Within the Trenches” Victim Services Spotlight
As the hearings for the National Inquiry wrap up and the media spotlight moves on, Indigenous women continue to face… Continue reading “Safe Haven Within the Trenches” Victim Services Spotlight