Newcomer, Indigenous women in Winnipeg find power in self-defence – CBC

Mar 09, 2022

Event marked International Women’s Day

A group of newcomer and Indigenous women gathered together on International Women’s Day to learn the power of self-defence.

The event included about 30 participants from North End Women’s Centre, the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba and Ma Ma Wi Chi Itata Centre.

Before getting into combat mode, everyone shared a meal together and participated in a prayer led by drum group Buffalo Gals.

“This is a great program especially for us women … this will help us get stronger,” said Hawa, a 26-year-old participant originally from Sudan.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/self-defence-international-womens-day-1.6378085