Collectively, we can make change: our responsibilities on the path from violence to empowerment
Reflections on the The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
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Our Bodies, Our Choice
By Micaela Crighton and Fiona Vowell Winnipeg was lit up orange last night, recognizing the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The 16 Days occur every year between November 25 and December 10, which is Human Rights Day, to link …
Women’s March 2022 – SPEAKER’S BIO
Elder Leslie Spillett, Giizhigoweyaabbikkew, Mukwa Doodem, she/her/Iskwew, is a Cree/Metis community kohkum and organizer who has been involved in many grassroots social justice movements over several decades. She has contributed to the Indigenous sovereignty and equity within Manitoba’s Indigenous NGOs and co-founded Mother of Red Nations Women’s Council and Ka Ni Kanichihk in 2000. Both …
Statement on Ukraine
IIWR-MB stands united with the international community in condemning the invasion of and subsequent war against Ukraine. We call for an end to the aggression and violence imposed on Ukraine, and for the protection of Ukrainian civilians whose lives have been thrown into chaos by this conflict. We are alarmed by the horrific conditions for …
Hold Space for Untold Stories
By Kiana Sky and Angela Lavallee Content Warning: The following contains references to grooming, gender-based violence, violence against Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people. If you require support, please contact one of the following: Crisis Response Centre (18+) at 204-940-1781, Kids Help Phone (under 18) at 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868, Rural & Northern Support Services …
Rally for Remembrance – Speaker’s Bio
Geraldine (Gramma) Shingoose is a grassroots grandmother. Her spirit names are Sky Woman and Northern Lights Woman, and she comes from the Bear Clan. She is a Sauteaux Woman from Tootinaowaziibeeng First Nation, Treaty 4 Territory. Vivienne Ho is the founder of Women’s March Winnipeg and the President of CUPE Local 2348. She is the …
Silenced and Ignored: My Journey with Endometriosis
By Alex Marie It took me fourteen years to be diagnosed with endometriosis, and my pain and my healthcare needs are still not taken seriously today. Endometriosis is a chronic disease that is extremely underdiagnosed or is diagnosed many years after symptoms have begun, causing impacted individuals to endure years of suffering through severe and …
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Rights, Regressions and Resistance in the 16 Days of Activism
The Winnipeg sign at The Forks glowed orange last night, in recognition of November 25th…
IIWR-MB Welcomes New Board of Directors
On March 2, 2021, the Institute for International Women’s Rights – Manitoba (IIWR-MB) hosted its Annual General Meeting. We welcomed a new board of directors, voted on a series of new policies and listened to an inspiring talk from Canada’s first Ambassador on Women, Peace and Security, Jacqueline O’Neill. The following reports were also tabled: …