Strong Hands Stop Violence

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The Strong Hands Stop Violence project raises awareness of violence against women and girls. It includes an annual Poetry Night, an annual Poetry Book, and an ongoing collective Art Project.

The name Strong Hands Stop Violence comes from the collective Art Project. Participants of Poetry Night are invited to dip their hands in orange and blue paint and press on a canvas to signify standing together to eliminate violence against women and girls.

Art as healing trauma is a strong foundation of the work ONWA does, addressing violence from perspectives rooted in cultural teachings. ONWA is committed to supporting communities and providing hope to those on their healing journey.

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Poetry Night

ANNUAL EVENT - NOVEMBER 25

Each year, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) hosts Poetry Nights across Ontario to raise awareness of violence against women in support of the United Nations International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women’s #orangetheworld campaign.

Poets, storytellers, writers and spoken word artists are invited to help raise awareness of violence against Indigenous women and girls by participating in this virtual event. Poetry Night includes readings from both emerging and established poets, live musical performances, and a collective art project.

Poetry Night provides an opportunity to create a space where Indigenous women and families can gather and celebrate their shared strength and resiliency. Art as healing trauma is a strong foundation of the work ONWA does, addressing violence from perspectives rooted in cultural teachings. ONWA is committed to supporting communities and providing hope to those on their healing journey.

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2022

7TH ANNUAL POETRY NIGHT

FEATURING: Al Hunter, Mary Black, Sara Kanutski, and Susan Aglukark

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Friday, November 25, 2022

VIRTUALLY through Zoom OR IN-PERSON at The Chanterelle (206 Park Ave, Thunder Bay)*

In honour of UN International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women, join us for featured readings from both emerging and established poets, and live musical performances to raise awareness of violence against Indigenous women.

Door prizes will be drawn during the event. Poetry Books will be mailed to participants who register by November 16. Activity Kits will be mailed the first 100 registrants.

*Limited space available at the in-person venue, registration will be checked at entry.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. REGISTER NOW!