Aboriginal Women on the Move

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Statistical Information:
The Hard Facts: Violence Against Women in Canada

51% of women in Canada have experienced at least one violence incident as defined by the criminal code.

1 in 10 women are victims of violence

Women between the ages of 25-34 have the highest rate of spousal abuse.

1 in 4 women seeking care in the emergency room for any reason is a victim of violence

Read more statistics
Source: Canadian Women's
Foundation: www.cdnwomen.org

AWOTM Cyclist's Journal
Updates provided by the Cyclists

"Moon Ceremonial Dance"

The painting represents a ceremonial dance performed in respects to the lifegivers. In our traditions the life givers are female beings, the Mother Earth, and the Grandmother Moon. It has been passed on through many generations to honor and respect all life givers who provide us with everything we need to respect all life givers who provide us with everything we need to sustain life and nourish the purity of creation. This is the heart beat of the Mother Earth and the heart of our families.

The poster was launched on Wednesday February 21, 2006, during the Cultural Evening held at the Museum of Civilization, Gatineau, QC The Cultural Evening was a social evening organized by the National Aboriginal Circle Against Family.

The poster is available for $10.00 each and shipping & handling, with proceeds returned to our initiatives to raise awareness and bring atention to family violence and violence against Aboriginal women.

Click here to see the poster (pdf file) and here to see its back.

To order posters contact Sheila Swasson: (506) 789 3369 or e-mail sheila_swasson@globetrotter.net or mimigeus@hotmail.com

Aboriginal Women on the Move are home !

Greetings from the Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation….Home to the Aboriginal Women on the Move-Cross Canada Cycle Tour 2006

Cycling to End Family Violence

AWOTM can be reached in a couple of ways; e-mail: mimigeus@hotmail.com , cell: (506)789-3369, Messages at Haven House: (418) 788-5544 and National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence: (613) 236 1844

Aboriginal Women on the Move greatly appreciates all the support and kind words of encouragement extended to us over the past two years as we planned and promoted the cycle tour. Your support, encouragement and friendship have fuelled our spirit, determination and commitment to make a difference.

Share in the AWOTM Journey….Get Involved….Together Can We Make a Difference

Visit our website: www.aboriginalwomenonthemove.org
Tell your family and friends about “Aboriginal Women on the Move”
Download and post our flyer in your community and/or workplace
Support “AWOTM” through a donation or Sponsor a Kilometer…become a Friend of the Tour
In-Kind Contributions
Support your local Women Shelter
Organize an information session on family violence in your community and/or workplace
Denounce family violence and abuse….breaking the silence breaks the cycle!!!
Join us or visit with us as we cycle through our community/territory/region
Follow along our journey on our blog: www.awotm.blogspot.com