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Everyone should feel and be safe going out alone at night.
Like many other shelters and organizations across Canada, that’s the message from Hoshizaki House Dryden District Crisis Shelter as they’re set to host a ‘Take Back the Night’ walk.
*UPDATE: The walk has been rescheduled to next Friday September 24 at 6:30pm due to poor weather.*
“We’re meeting at Cooper Park near the Earl Avenue and Arthur Street entrance,” says Spokesperson Mellissa Hall. “We will have a police, OPP and Dryden Police escort with us as we walk down Earl Avenue, down Duke Street and Van Horne back towards the park where we will have refreshments.”
The annual walk started in 1975 after a Philadelphia woman was stabbed while walking home from University at night.
“I think it’s really important for us to be able to get out there and have the support of the community and recognize the need of safety for our women at night and that if something does ever happen, we (Hoshizaki House) are there for them to provide safety and other resources,” explains Hall.
Hall continues, “It can also be seen as the walk is part of the healing, as a tribute to those who have suffered or in memory of victims and survivors of assaults. I think this is really important for our Dryden community, for them to be aware that they’re not alone and we (Hoshizaki House) are there for them.”
COVID-19 protocols will be in place and you’re asked to come wearing a mask.
Red Lake’s New Starts For Women Shelter is also hosting a walk in Centennial park at 6:30pm and will be joined by the women’s drumming group.
Sioux Lookout’s First Step Women’s Shelter will be doing their walk next week on Thursday, September 23 at 7pm meeting in front of the OPP station.
