March 3rd, 2018
Women from Northern FIRE and Gender Studies attended the International Women’s Day Breakfast, “Celebrating Women Who Make a Difference.” The breakfast took place at the Ramada Plaza and proceeds went to community programs.
Justice for Tina Fontaine March and Rally
February 24th, 2018
Northern FIRE participated in a nation-wide call for action regarding the death of Indigenous youth, Tina Fontaine. The rally, one of many taking place across Canada, took place after the man on trial for her murder was found not guilty. Organizers hoped to highlight the need for reforms in the systems that failed Tina Fontaine and many others like her.
“It is only through pressure from people like all of us here today that we’ll be able to give a voice to young girls like Tina and help put a spotlight on the need for changes required in the justice system, the police system and the child welfare system,“
Reg Mueller, deputy tribal chief of the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council.
(NEATBY, S. (26/02/18). Rally demands justice in Fontaine case. from http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/news/local-news/rally-demands-justice-in-fontaine-case-1.23185766)
Rally to Support UNBC Food Service Workers
January 24th, 2018
Northern FIRE joined UNBC food service workers in a rally aiming to improve pay and benefits for the workers. Dawn Hemingway spoke at the rally, showing the support of Northern FIRE.
The rally ended with a delegation discussing their concerns with select University leadership.
International Women’s Day Breakfast Prince George
On March 4th 2017, women of Prince George came together for breakfast and inspirational talks to celebrate International Women’s Day. The breakfast had a large turnout, and raised over 600.00$ for Surpassing Our Survival Society (SOS), which focuses on sexual assault prevention and provides counselling services. 
Northern FIRE attended the breakfast to show support for women across the world. 
A partial view of the Northern FIRE table. From left to right: Dawn Hemingway, Tammy Stubley, Sari Legate, Karleigh Smith and Heather Thomas.
Poverty is No Joke
This year the Northern Women’s Forum anti-poverty event, ‘Poverty is No Joke’ will be cancelled due to a current lack of people power. However, they are working hard to ensure that this event occurs next year and is a success. Please spread the word that this event is unfortunately cancelled for this year.
Successful Rally For Women’s Rights
On Saturday, January 21, 2017 dozens of people from the Prince
George area actively participated in a rally in support of the
Women’s March on Washington in Canada Games Plaza organized by Zoe Meletis. This was only one of six hundred marches that occurred globally that day. The rally was organized as a response to the inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump. “It’s to stand together for equality, equity and women’s rights. This is just to remind everybody that our rights are always at risk”
Spreading the Word
Dawn Hemingway, Indrani Margolin, and Jacqueline Holler present at the Seniors Fair. Discussing current research projects, women’s health, Northern FIRE and the Women’s North Network.
