Several individuals and community organizations gathered on Wednesday to campaign against interpersonal violence. (Elliott Knopp/meadowlakeNOW)

By Elliott Knopp

Walk for Hope

Meadow Lake Walk for Hope campaigns against interpersonal violence

Dec 3, 2021 | 4:47 PM

Several members of crucial organizations were joined by youth and the community to help campaign against domestic violence.

Roots of Hope, Waskoosis Safe Shelter, Flying Dust Health, North of 54 and the Northwest Friendship Centre came together outside of the Royal Canadian Legion to spread the broad message of the need to end interpersonal violence.

Benita Moccasin, family violence coordinator, said the awareness demonstration offered people information on resources they can use to escape dangerous situations as well as help develop an understanding of the issue’s prevalence.

“With the many resources available, a person can understand the basics of what domestic violence can look like in a variety of situations,” she said.

Moccasin also mentioned there were discussions around men who are facing physical abuse. She believes there needs to be more support services and resources designed for men that can facilitate their recovery and development outside of violent situations.

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“If you give men a space to talk and branch out, they would tell their stories and create awareness for younger males.”

Youth played an integral role in the awareness walk. A youth outreach worker attended the event with his group of children who displayed signs with messages against the issue and listened to public discussions.

Some of those at the peaceful demonstration believe the youth were provided with a very important message early in their lives.

Moccasin said the information they learned could provide them with comfort and knowledge of support for people in their lives.

“It’s important to educate the young people as they grow into adulthood so they’re well aware of the red flags and signs,” she said.

Among those to speak at the event was Mary Morin, the mother of Charlene Aubichon, a teacher from Flying Dust First Nation who was murdered in a severe case of personal violence.

She shared her story of being close to someone in a dangerous situation and the long-term effects she noticed throughout the experience.

With all of the information and experience out in the open, Moccasin said the call for an end to domestic violence needs to continue to ring loudly throughout all communities.

“We can all be a resource at some point in time. It can happen to anyone, and it affects all of us.”

If you or anyone you know is experiencing interpersonal violence, please visit this list of resources or contact 911 immediately if there is an emergency situation.

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