“A safe haven:” Nora’s story
Written by Lola Fakinlede Almost three decades ago, 53-year-old Nora became pregnant with her first child. She breaks down in… Continue reading “A safe haven:” Nora’s story
News & Media
Herstory in Focus Postponed to January 30
Dear friends and supporters, Due to unavoidable circumstances, this year’s Herstory in Focus event is postponed to Thursday, January 30,… Continue reading Herstory in Focus Postponed to January 30
Statement concerning recent Facebook and Twitter postings
Recently, the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre has been inundated with transphobic messages, comments, and negative reviews on Facebook and Twitter… Continue reading Statement concerning recent Facebook and Twitter postings
A celebration of strength & resilience: The 2019 Women’s Street Fair & Flea Market
Written by Lola Fakinlede For the fourth year in a row, the women of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) have partnered… Continue reading A celebration of strength & resilience: The 2019 Women’s Street Fair & Flea Market
Summary of the MMIWG Inquiry Final Report – by Harsha Walia
Following the National Inquiry’s release of its final report, we are sharing a summary written by Harsha Walia (the Power… Continue reading Summary of the MMIWG Inquiry Final Report – by Harsha Walia
Growth, change, and gratitude
2019 has marked a year of many exciting changes at the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre. Last month, our newly renovated… Continue reading Growth, change, and gratitude
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
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
International Women’s Day marks 24-hour daily opening for Downtown Eastside shelter for women
For Immediate Release March 8, 2019 – Coast Salish Territories Vancouver, B.C. – A long-time need for women in Vancouver’s… Continue reading International Women’s Day marks 24-hour daily opening for Downtown Eastside shelter for women
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!
“It feels like a family here”: A Conversation with Mrs. Lo
As the Lunar New Year approaches, we are celebrating the many Chinese seniors who are part of the Downtown Eastside… Continue reading “It feels like a family here”: A Conversation with Mrs. Lo
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