Member Statement (29 November 2021)

From Hansard (29 November 2021)

 

Men Raise Funds for Moose Jaw Transition House

Mr. McLeod: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The White Ribbon campaign started 30 years ago in the wake of the Montreal massacre that took the lives of 14 women. White ribbons are worn as a pledge to never commit, condone, or remain silent about gender-based violence and discrimination.

This year a dedicated group of 16 men from Moose Jaw called for a future where there is no violence against women and girls. This group included local business owners, city councillors, teachers, police officers, firefighters, EMS [emergency medical services], and others. Each of the 16 participants represented a day in the 16 days of activism leading up to Human Rights Day on December the 10th.

Mr. Speaker, last Wednesday night that same group of men spent the night outside to raise funds and awareness for the Moose Jaw Transition House, a home for women and children escaping situations of domestic violence. The fundraising target set by these 16 men was $8,000 — $500 each. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to say that they raised over $27,000 for the Transition House.

Mr. Speaker, those dollars will fund programming, outreach, and supports for women and children in our community. I ask all members of this Assembly to join me in recognizing those 16 men from Moose Jaw and in expressing our support for the efforts of all those working toward a future where there is no violence against women and girls. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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