Yukon Sisters in Spirit Walk & Vigil
October 4, 2019
Every October 4th, YAWC organizes the Yukon Sister in Spirit Walk and Vigil in Whitehorse to raise awareness on MMIWG. Yukon Sisters In Spirit Walk & Vigil Friday, October 4, 2019, from 12 - 2 pm, Whitehorse Join us for a silent walk, prayers, and ceremony in solidarity to raise awareness about the Indigenous women, girls, and gender diverse people...
MMIWG On-the-Land Healing Camp Sept. 11-17
September 20, 2019
Approximately 30 family members of MMIWG attended the 7 day camp in the beautiful mountain range at Ketza Camp near Ross River on September 11-17, 2019. Kaska Elders and traditional teachings included drumming, dancing, singing, sewing, carving, and healing workshops. A vigil was held on the first day in Ross River to remember and honour a recently murdered woman of...
AGM Notice 2019
July 10, 2019
July 10, 2019 YAWC You are invited to the Annual General Meeting of the Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council. Date: Saturday, July 20, 2019Time: 11 am – 4 pmLocation: Canada Games Centre Boardroom, Whitehorse Proposed Agenda – Welcome – Lunch – Approve 2018 AGM minutes – Report on finances – Report on activities – ElectionsWe’ll provide a hearty lunch and kids’...
MMIWG Family Gatherings June 12-15
June 17, 2019
YAWC, in partnership with the Whitehorse Aboriginal Women’s Circle and Liard Aboriginal Women’s Society hosted private gatherings in Whitehorse and the Brooks Brook camp on June 12-15, 2019. The gatherings were for individuals who testified or family members of those who testified in the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The gatherings were well received by...
MMIWG National Inquiry Final Report
June 3, 2019
Today, the final report of the National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is released in Gatineau, Quebec. YAWC along with many other Yukon representatives are there to witness the closing of a two year process Read more. The final report (2 volumes plus Quebec report) and the supplementary report on Genocide can be found here. https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/...
Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council celebrates 35 years
October 26, 2009
Chief Brenda Sam’s fingers point to a picture of two young women proudly standing in front of Ottawa’s Parliament buildings. “Oh, look,” said Sam, who last Wednesday was at the unveiling of a poster to commemorate 35 years of the Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council. She isn’t in the picture herself, but she joined those women in Ottawa to pressure the...