Take Back the Night Calgary was be held on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. at Connaught Park (11 St & 14 Ave SW).
The event began with a rally featuring local speakers and performers. Following the rally, a march to symbolize a woman’s right to walk alone safely started down east on 14 Ave SW. The evening concluded with a speakout during which participants shared their experiences with violence against women.
Speakers and performersAt this year’s event the following speakers and performers spoke:
- Joan Crockatt spoke of government programs that have been implemented to protect and defend women's rights
- Joe Campbell talked about men’s role in ending violence and the importance of educating youth about violence and abuse.
- Jane Oxenbury discussed violence in same-sex relationships.
- Josie Nepinak spoke about violence against Aboriginal women.
- Tammi shared a personal story about being in an abusive relationship.
- Bedouin Dance Co. performed a tribal fusion dance.
- Sisters From Another Mother enlivened the crowd with Aboriginal drumming and singing.
- Joe Campbell talked about men’s role in ending violence and the importance of educating youth about violence and abuse.
- Jane Oxenbury discussed violence in same-sex relationships.
- Josie Nepinak spoke about violence against Aboriginal women.
- Tammi shared a personal story about being in an abusive relationship.
- Bedouin Dance Co. performed a tribal fusion dance.
- Sisters From Another Mother enlivened the crowd with Aboriginal drumming and singing.
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