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This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, join Grandmother Irene Compton and Evelyn Huntjens for a conversation about care, support and belonging for Indigenous women with disabilities.

Watch on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEWp...
English: DAWN Canada graphic titled “Truth & Reconciliation: Barriers to Care & Belonging.” Grandmother Irene Compton, wearing orange with a medicine wheel behind her, appears beside Evelyn Huntjens, Director of Indigenous Initiatives, during a video conversation. Both wear headphones. Text invites viewers to watch the full conversation on YouTube @DAWNRAFH. Purple and orange design with the DAWN Canada logo. Francais : Visuel de DAWN Canada intitulé, en anglais, « Vérité et réconciliation : obstacles aux soins et au sentiment d’appartenance ». Grand-mère Irene Compton, vêtue d’orange, avec une roue de médecine derrière elle, apparaît aux côtés d’Evelyn Huntjens, directrice des initiatives autochtones, lors d’une conversation vidéo. Les deux portent un casque d’écoute. Le texte invite à regarder la conversation intégrale sur YouTube, @DAWNRAFH. Le visuel mauve et orange comprend le logo de DAWN Canada.
September 30, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Lived experience is expertise.

On Prisoners’ Justice Day, DAWN Canada visited the former Prison for Women (P4W) to remember and honour incarcerated women.

Through peer-based research and shared knowledge, their expertise is helping improve accessibility standards for incarcerated women.
English: Four women share a lighthearted moment outdoors during the Prisoners’ Justice Day gathering, with tents and the former Prison for Women visible behind them. Français : Quatre femmes partagent un moment de légèreté à l’extérieur lors du rassemblement pour la Journée de la justice pour les prisonniers. Des tentes et l’ancienne Prison des femmes sont visibles derrière elles.
September 4, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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Stronger movements are built together.

DAWN Canada was honoured to join regional meetings through the Collective Sustainability Project, led by
@criaw-icref.bsky.social with Ending Sexual Violence Association of Canada.
Women gathered at a table looking and smiling at the camera. --- Des femmes sont réunies autour d'une table; elles regardent l'appareil photo et sourient.
August 26, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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Kind chic to believe disabled women, girls and gender-diverse people belong at the table shaping policies, leading change and making decisions that affect our lives.

Because inclusion isn’t a trend. It’s a right. 💜

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A conference table with the text: Kinda chic to design policy with disabled women and gender-diverse people actually at the table Une table de conférence avec le texte : C’est plutôt chic de concevoir des politiques avec des femmes et des personnes de genre divers en situation de handicap réellement à la table. From left to right. One person pointing with their left hand, a person in a wheelchair centered and a girl with a prosthetic and cane. Text on top: Kinda chic to belive disabled women, girls and gender-diverse people De gauche à droite : une personne pointant de la main gauche, une personne en fauteuil roulant au centre et une fille avec une prothèse et une canne. Texte en haut : C’est plutôt chic de croire aux femmes, aux filles et aux personnes de genre divers en situation de handicap.
August 19, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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August 9 is International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.

We honour the strength and leadership of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and reaffirm our commitment to reconciliation, accessibility, and disability justice.

#InternationalDayOfTheWorldsIndigenousPeoples #DisabilityJustice
A DAWN Canada graphic recognizing International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. At the top is the DAWN Canada logo. Large orange text in the centre reads, "International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples." Below, the date "August 9" appears in orange beneath a purple horizontal line with circular endpoints. The background is light beige with subtle grey turtle illustrations in the corners and a purple and gold abstract design along the bottom edge. Graphique de DAWN Canada soulignant la Journée internationale des peuples autochtones. En haut se trouve le logo de DAWN Canada. Au centre, un grand texte orange indique : « Journée internationale des peuples autochtones ». Sous le titre, la date « 9 août » apparaît en orange, sous une ligne horizontale violette avec des extrémités circulaires. Le fond est beige pâle et présente de subtiles illustrations grises de tortues dans les coins, ainsi qu'un motif abstrait violet et doré le long du bas du visuel.
August 7, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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🏳️‍🌈La Fierté Montréal est arrivée ! 🏳️‍⚧️

Nous célébrons la rencontre entre la #FiertéHandicap et la fierté #2ELGBTQQIA+. Ce carrousel met en lumière quelques façons dont cette fierté s'exprime au quotidien.

Lisez notre blogue : bit.ly/3TKHCzz
July 31, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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DAWN Canada welcomes Minister Rechie Valdez's announcement of $607.4M over four years to advance the next phase of Canada's National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.
Purple DAWN Canada graphic with the headline, “Accessibility is essential to ending gender-based violence.” The DAWN Canada logo appears in the bottom left corner. Graphique violet de DAWN Canada avec le titre : « L’accessibilité est essentielle pour mettre fin à la violence fondée sur le sexe. » Le logo de DAWN Canada apparaît dans le coin inférieur gauche.
July 30, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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🌈 As our #DisabilityPrideMonth series comes to a close, we're sharing one final reflection from Nashwa Lina Khan (she/her), Senior Research Associate at DAWN Canada.

"What message would you share with women, girls, and gender-diverse people with disabilities this Disability Pride Month?"
A DAWN Canada Disability Pride Month graphic featuring a headshot of Nashwa Lina Khan (she/her), Senior Research Associate at DAWN Canada. Nashwa is smiling at the camera outdoors, with long dark brown hair and wearing a black collared shirt. The graphic includes the Disability Pride flag colours along the top and the DAWN Canada logo in the bottom left corner. The graphic features the following quote: "You do not have to prove your productivity, resilience, or usefulness to deserve care, access, dignity, safety, pleasure, and joy. Your needs are not burdens, and you should not have to make yourself smaller or easier for institutions to accommodate." Nashwa's name and title appear below the quote, and the hashtag #DisabilityPrideMonth is displayed in the bottom right corner. Un visuel de DAWN Canada pour le Mois de la fierté des personnes en situation de handicap mettant en vedette une photo de Nashwa Lina Khan (elle), chercheuse principale à DAWN Canada. Nashwa sourit à la caméra à l'extérieur. Elle a de longs cheveux brun foncé et porte une chemise noire à col. Les couleurs du drapeau de la Fierté des personnes en situation de handicap apparaissent en haut du visuel, et le logo de DAWN Canada se trouve dans le coin inférieur gauche. Le visuel présente la citation suivante : « Vous n'avez pas à prouver votre productivité, votre résilience ou votre utilité pour mériter des soins, l'accès, la dignité, la sécurité, le plaisir et la joie. Vos besoins ne sont pas un fardeau, et vous ne devriez pas avoir à vous faire plus petit·e ou plus facile à accommoder pour les institutions. » Le nom et le titre de Nashwa figurent sous la citation, et le mot-clic #MoisDeLaFiertéDesPersonnesEnSituationDeHandicap apparaît dans le coin inférieur droit.
July 29, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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🌈 Our #DisabilityPrideMonth series continues!

Today, we're featuring Mandy Penney (she/her), Secretary of DAWN Canada's Board of Directors.

"What is one thing you hope people better understand about disability pride?"

Read Mandy's reflections: bit.ly/4wVmVzj
July 27, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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We love working together to create a more accessible Canada! The #NationalDisabilityInitiative is uniquely cross-organizational and collaborative, with grantee organizations working together to spread and scale technology and innovation to people with disabilities across Canada.
#NDI
July 24, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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🌈 Our #DisabilityPrideMonth series continues!

Today, we're featuring Kelly Bron Johnson (she/they), Co-Chair of DAWN Canada's Board of Directors and Founder & Principal Advisor of Completely Inclusive.

"What makes you proud during Disability Pride Month?"
July 23, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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🌈 Celebrating #DisabilityPrideMonth!

This month, we're highlighting the voices of women, girls, and gender-diverse people with disabilities, including members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

First up: Kathy Hawkins, President of DAWN Canada's Board of Directors.
July 20, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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Congratulations to DAWN Canada CEO Bonnie Brayton on being recognized as a 2026 Champion for Human Rights at the Womens eNews Awards Gala! 💜

This honour recognizes her leadership in advancing disability justice and human rights.

Read the full story here: bit.ly/3QxyayE
July 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Wishing you a Happy Canada Day! 🍁
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Nous vous souhaitons une joyeuse fête du Canada ! 🍁
July 1, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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New report from DAWN Canada and The Canadian Women’s Foundation : Root Change: Reimagining GBV Response Through Disability Justice. Women & gender-diverse people with disabilities are 4x more likely to experience sexual violence than their non-disabled peers.
June 25, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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We were honoured to host the inaugural Bring Your Favourite Public Servant to Breakfast with Senator Pate during #PublicServiceWeek.

Thank you to the public servants whose dedication, leadership, and hard work help strengthen communities across Canada every day. ☕💙
June 19, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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We are honoured to celebrate these incredible changemakers who are advancing accessibility, inclusion, and disability justice for women, girls, and gender-diverse people with disabilities.

Here are some fun moments from the #HummingbirdAward.
#Accessibility #Inclusion #DisabilityJustice
June 17, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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📋 Today's AccessAbility Report Card focuses on Childcare. Many families of children with disabilities continue to face barriers to finding inclusive care. Inclusion cannot be an afterthought. Join the conversation throughout #NAAW2026.
June 5, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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79% of women facing housing insecurity or homelessness have a disability. Our latest AccessAbility Report Card looks at Housing and the barriers that continue to limit access to safe, affordable, and accessible homes.
#NAAW2026 #Accessibility #DAWNCanada
June 4, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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⚖️ The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia recognizes a new tort of family violence. This landmark ruling reinforces the need for survivor-centred and disability-inclusive responses to gender-based violence. Read more: dawncanada.net/supreme-cour...
May 22, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Help us celebrate the 2025 Hummingbird Award recipients 🐦✨Powerful work. Lasting impact. 💜
Congratulations to all!

#HummingbirdAward #Accessibility #Inclusion #DAWNCanada #DisabilityJustice
May 19, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Nominee spotlight continues!

Flora Raynes (Innovation and Creativity Category) is a Coast Salish mentor and court worker known for advancing restorative and diversion-based approaches.

💛 Join us in celebrating her impact.

Read more: buff.ly/fbhoa8Z
DAWN Canada Hummingbird logo at top of text at top of page. Top right of page has Icon graphic of person with loudspeaker, with small icon of two hands in a heart shape. Post is celebrating DAWN Canada's 2025 Hummingbird Award Short Listed Candidates. Category is Innovation and Creativity, nominee is Flora Raynes. Photo of woman facing camera, smiling. She has long grey hair with auburn highlights past her shoulders parted on the right. She is wearing glasses with a squarish frame and a polka dot shirt.
May 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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✨ The spotlight continues!
Meet Leta Malcolm (Leadership Across the Life Course)—a community leader advancing accessibility, inclusive workplaces, and disability rights.

💛 Read more: buff.ly/er27rbe
DAWN Canada Hummingbird logo at top of text at top of page. Top right of page has Icon graphic of person with loudspeaker, with small icon of two hands in a heart shape. Post is celebrating DAWN Canada's 2025 Hummingbird Award Short Listed Candidates. Category is Special Recognition, nominee is Leta Michelle Malcolm. Photo of woman facing camera with a slight smile. She has wavy blonde shoulder length hair parted to the right side. She is wearing a black blazer and gold chain.
May 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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✨The spotlight continues for the 2025 Hummingbird Award! Meet Chordyn Skead (Special Recognition), an Anishinaabe Kwe & multidisciplinary artist using her voice to advance justice for Indigenous women, girls & 2SLGBTQ+ people. 💛 Read more: buff.ly/QjzI8Am
DAWN Canada Hummingbird logo at top of text at top of page. Top right of page has Icon graphic of person with loudspeaker, with small icon of two hands in a heart shape. Post is celebrating DAWN Canada's 2025 Hummingbird Award Short Listed Candidates. Category is Special Recognition, nominee is Chordyn Skead. Graduate photo of young woman facing toward the left of the camera, smiling. She has long dark hair, parted in the middle going down below her shoulders. She is wearing a white robe with blue and white striped sash.
April 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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✨ The spotlight continues! Thivya Jeyapalan (Leadership Across the Life Course) is driving change in labour rights, youth opportunity & inclusive entrepreneurship. 💛 Read more: buff.ly/WG4eC8Z
DAWN Canada Hummingbird logo at top of text at top of page. Top right of page has Icon graphic of person with loudspeaker, with small icon of two hands in a heart shape. Post is celebrating DAWN Canada's 2025 Hummingbird Award Short Listed Candidates. Category is Leadership Across Life Course, nominee is Thivya Jeyapalan. Picture of woman facing camera and smiling. Her hair is long, dark and parted in the middle, and goes down below her shoulders on either side. She is wearing a black jacket that is open and a white shirt underneath. She is also wearing a gold necklace with a small pendant in the centre.
April 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM