“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
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
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
Today’s Giving Tuesday! In honour of the occasion, we’re sharing a conversation with one of our members, Mrs. Li. You… Continue reading “The Women’s Centre is like a home to me,” A Conversation with Mrs. Li
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
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
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
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!
Priscillia Tait is a familiar face around the Downtown Eastside, especially if you’ve seen any community theatre productions or been… Continue reading Empowered to Speak Out and Give Back: An Interview with Priscillia Tait
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
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
The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre was incorporated on March 21, 1978. From grassroots beginnings back in the late 60s, serving… Continue reading Happy 40th Birthday, DEWC!
