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By Aastha Sethi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio A gathering focused on ending sexual violence will take place at Yellowknife’s Somba K’e Park on September 18. Take Back the Night is a global movement that works to end sexual violence, including sexual assault, harassment, trafficking, and relationship violence, while offering support to survivors in their healing journey. Yellowknives Dene First Nation drummers and a prayer by Elder Darlene Powder will kick off Thursday’s event at 6 p.m. The gathering is co-hosted by the Yellowknife Women\u2019s Society, Native Women\u2019s Association of the N.W.T., Status of Women Council of the N.W.T., Home Base YK, N.W.T. Seniors\u2019 Society and YWCA N.W.T.. Speeches will be followed by a short march through the city’s downtown. The night will conclude at Javaroma Gourmet Coffee and… <\/p>\n

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By Aastha Sethi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio A gathering focused on ending sexual violence will take place at Yellowknife’s Somba K’e Park on September 18. Take Back the Night is a global movement that works to end sexual violence, including sexual assault, harassment, trafficking, and relationship violence, while offering support to survivors in their healing journey. Yellowknives Dene First Nation drummers and a prayer by Elder Darlene Powder will kick off Thursday’s event at 6 p.m. The gathering is co-hosted by the Yellowknife Women\u2019s Society, Native Women\u2019s Association of the N.W.T., Status of Women Council of the N.W.T., Home Base YK, N.W.T. Seniors\u2019 Society and YWCA N.W.T.. Speeches will be followed by a short march through the city’s downtown. The night will conclude at Javaroma Gourmet Coffee and... <\/p>\n

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