Gender Based Violence Through an Intersectional Lens

This webinar was part of the City of Winnipeg’s Awareness & Action Speaker Series on December 8, 2023.
The City of Winnipeg and the Government of Manitoba invite you to attend a virtual panel discussion in recognition of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25) and The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (December 6). November 25 also begins 16 days of activism against gender-based violence (GBV), ending on December 10, Human Rights Day. GBV is a violation of human rights that is pervasive in our communities, in Canada and worldwide, and affects people of all backgrounds, genders and ages. Manitoba has a rate of gender-based violence higher than the national average. The rates are twice higher in rural and remote areas than in cities, mainly due to a lack of financial and human resources. Violence also disproportionally affects Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Join us for this thought-provoking, action-oriented panel discussion with local experts and leaders, and learn about our collective part in addressing root causes of GBV
Opening Ceremony
· Elder Denima Morrisseau and Elder Stan LaPierre
Opening Remarks
· Honourable Nahanni Fontaine, Minister of Families, Minister Responsible for Accessibility and for the Status of Women and Gender Equity
· Councillor Cindy Gilroy - City of Winnipeg, Co-Chair of Winnipeg Safe City
· Ayodele Odeyemi - Human Rights Committee of Council, City of Winnipeg
Moderator: Levi Foy, Executive Director of Sunshine House
Panel
· Sandra DeLaronde - Project Lead of Giganawenimaanaanig
· Shayna Plaut - Director of Research and Exhibition Development, Canadian Museum for Human Rights
· David Stevenson, CEO of Moose Hide Campaign
· Nina Condo - Chair, MANSO's Board, Execute Director of Elmwood Community Resource Centre, and Executive Committee Member of the National Gender Based Violence Strategy for the Settlement Sector
Closing Ceremony
· Elder Denima Morrisseau and Elder Stan LaPierre