Over 200 people came to the 6th Annual Local to Global - Take Action: End Violence Against Women at the Norwood Hotel on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010. Wonderful refreshments including bannock and blueberry jam (purchased from Neechi Foods) was enjoyed by all.

Cheryl McKenzie (APTN) was the emcee, and welcomed Flor Ruck who did the opening prayer, and the Blue Sky Youth Drumming Group who perfomed the Honour Song.

Jeannette Corberie Lavell, President of the Native Women's Association gave an inspiring talk about the lives of Aborignal Women, and the work of NWAC and the Missing and Murdered Women. She spoke passionately about her experience with other Indigenous women, and how important it is for us to support the Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women. She received a standing ovation.

After a short break, the audience enjoyed a musical performance by Nikki Kimaksiutiksak and a group of girls doing Throat Singing. They were followed by Troy Westwood Little-Hawk who sang 3 songs, targeted especially to young men.

After the raffle draws, the Blue Sky Youth Drumming Group closed the evening with a warm round of applause for all who gave so much of themselves that evening.

All funds raised will go to UN WOMEN to End Violence Against Women.

Special thanks to the sponsors:

Hon. Jennifer Howard, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women

The Gail Asper Family Foundation

The Henderson Kochan Wealth  Advisory Group

Thompson Dorfman Sweatman, LLP

U of M Graduate Students’ Association

CTV Hot Air Balloon Ride

Garden Glass Mosaics

 And to our Supporters:

Academy Florists—Portage Place

Afghan-Canadian Women’s Organization

All-Native Circle Conference—United Church of Canada

Anonymous (Cirque de Soleil)

Assiniboine Credit Union

Cake-o-logy Pam Kirkpatrick

Christine Hoeschen

Constance Popp

Christopher and Linda Sunde

CUPE Manitoba Aboriginal Council

CUPE Manitoba Human Rights Committee

DeLucas      Fitness Edge Gym

Hilary Druxman

Herizons       Indian Family Centre

Jackie Travers      Rhael’s Hair Studio

Lower Fort Garry Garden Centre

Mavro Day Spa 

Menno Simons College

MB. Dental Hygienists Association

Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba

Metis Women of Manitoba

Pizzerio Gusto   

Respect Campaign—CUPE

Sharon Blady  

Schneiders Canada

Senator Sharon Carstairs

Soropotimist International of Winnipeg

Tungasuvvingat Inuit

U of W Institute for Women’s and Gender Studies

U of M Inner City Social Work Program

U of M Graduate Students’ Association

University Women’s Club of Winnipeg

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Winnipeg Women Magazine

Wolseley Family Place