All Dressed Up: Women’s Resource Centre a beacon of hope
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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 14/03/2017 (3115 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
When I was younger, I couldn’t even fathom that women had or would have to fight so hard for the same rights as men. I had learned to accept things and most times did not realize certain things were not right or fair.
As I have grown older, my eyes have opened and I see things that I just couldn’t see before. The recent political choice of the United States has opened my eyes so wide that sometimes I wish I could shut them and pretend it wasn’t happening.
There was a women’s march on Jan. 21. It was a worldwide day of protest aimed at President Donald Trump for his statements and positions regarded by many as anti-women or just plain offensive. It was the largest single-day demonstration in U.S. history and worldwide participation was estimated at five million.
My eyes were opened even further when I realized that some treated the day of protest as a big joke. Small displays of ignorance have a ripple effect and, at times, it is so hard not to take things personally.
The subject of equality sparks such a passion in me that I find it very hard at times not to react in a way I would later regret. It would seem that most who carry privilege don’t even know it or they feel content to turn their backs on those who don’t; or if an issue does not affect them directly they choose to turn a blind eye. Choosing love instead of hate and raising awareness to drown out ignorance can be a very hard choice, but also very necessary.
Then, there are the beacons of hope like the Women’s Resource Centre that continue to provide support and necessary services for women.
On March 8, the centre presented an International Women’s Day Celebration at Knox United Church. It is a day celebrating, all over the world, the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This day also marks a call to action for continuing to move forward toward gender equality.
Activities during the evening event included prayer flag making, a women’s day photo booth courtesy of lil creek photography and crafts and activities for kids. Violin music was provided by the lovely and talented Becky Chinn.
In May, the Women’s Resource Centre will host its first gala event. Stay tuned for details. Visit them online at thewomenscentrebrandon.com.
» Mariah Phillips is a longtime Brandon resident and lead singer in the band Misty Street. She will be dropping into many of the major social events in the Wheat City. This column will run regularly, depending on the community’s social calendar. If you have an event you think deserves notice in the Sun, send information to opinion@brandonsun.com.
