Take Back the Night Prince George will look different this year, but still deliver the same message.
Due to COVID-19 and physical distancing protocols, the 2020 event will span over seven days from Sept. 17 to 24 on the Prince George Take Back The Night Facebook page, which will include speakers, information and community postings of walks and protest photos.
"Take Back the Night is an event to honour the memory of the women who have not survived violence; to celebrate those who have; and to demand an end to all forms of violence against women," a news release reads.
"Take Back the Night is open to and welcomes all allies. We can and should be able to walk down the streets of our city safely and on our own. While this year we may not be able to walk physically together, we will be united through our words, actions and fighting spirit which demands justice and safer streets in our community. Many local organizations share this sentiment and have come together to sponsor and help organize this event."
The first Take Back The Night March in the city was held in 1992, but similar marches have been held throughout North America and Europe since the 1970s.
“We are here to remember those women who did not survive violence, for those who have endured violence and for the protection of women from all violence,” said Lheidli T’enneh Elder Kenora Stewart said during the 2019 event.
"Tonight we say to those who would do violence against women. We will not tolerate any kind of violence to our women any longer. We are stronger, we are wiser and we are through being targeted."
- with files from Hanna Petersen, PrinceGeorgeMatters
