By Dr. Bonnie Henry Women, girls, Two-Spirit, transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse people have the right to live free from violence, as do all people. Yet…
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Activism campaign against abuse ignites in the Kootenays
By Erin Knutson The Canadian Mental Health Association Kootenays Branch (CMHA Kootenays) and the Community Coordination for Safety in Relationships (CCSR) are participating in the…
Step up, #SaySomething and stop violence against women
Letter to the Editor The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Nov. 25, reminds governments and individuals alike that we have important…
Anti-racism programs get boost from government
The East Kootenay Organization for Human Dignity and Equality (EKOHDE) has received $20,000 from the B.C. government to help eliminate racism in Cranbrook and Fernie….
MP urges action against cyber and sexual violence against women/girls
David Wilks, Kootenay-Columbia MP Nov. 6 called on the local community to help take action to prevent cyber and sexual violence against women and girls, on…