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
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
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!
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
“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!
