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Sisters in Spirit

  • Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre 1131 Front Street Dawson City, Yukon Canada (map)
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We come together and demand action to prevent the loss of our mothers, aunties, cousins, sisters, and daughters.

Join us for a gathering, walk along the Yukon River, and bonfire on Front Street in solidarity with the families who have lost Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit people to violence and colonialism.

Everyone is welcome.

Please follow the safe six to decrease risk of illness.

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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

Show your support for families that have lost Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit folks and show your commitment to creating a world without violence by hanging red clothing outside your house October 1st to 8th.

Read more about why we use red clothing to remember and celebrate Indigenous women.


HǪZǪ ŁËKʼÄ̀NÄ̀CHA - WE TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER

Confronting the systemic violence of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit folks can bring up a lot of feelings.

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Support Line is a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. You can also access long-term health support services such as mental health counselling, community-based emotional support and cultural services and some travel costs to see Elders and traditional healers - 1-844-413-6649.

Hope for Wellness Help Line is available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate crisis intervention. Experienced and culturally sensitive help line counsellors can help if you want to talk or are distressed.

Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat.

Telephone and online counselling are available in English and French. On request, telephone counselling is also available in Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut.


Sisters in Spirit in Dawson is organized by Dawson Women's Shelter, Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre, and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Wellness Centre.

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