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We Want to Hear from You! Help Shape the Future of the Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre
January 22, 2026
We Want to Hear from You
Help Shape the Future of the Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre The Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre is beginning a rebranding journey—and we are inviting our community to be part of it.
For decades, the Centre has been a place of safety, support, advocacy, and connection. As our programs and services have grown, so has our community. This rebrand is an opportunity to honour our history while creating a name and identity that reflects who we are today—and who we strive to be in the future.
Our new brand will be inclusive of all women and gender-diverse people, including LGBTQ2S+ community members. It is important that our identity reflects the people we serve, the culture of care we uphold, and our shared vision of a safer, more empowered Yukon.
To get this right, we need your voice.
We are asking community members—especially those who use or have used the Centre—to share their thoughts through this short survey. Your feedback will help guide how we communicate our purpose, our values, and the welcoming space we aim to create for everyone.
This is your Centre. Your perspective matters.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and help us build a future that honours our past and strengthens the support we offer today.
Thank you for taking the time to share your input—your voice is valued.
Click here to start survey!
Paper copies available, please contact Raven Events or stop by the Centre for paper copies.
Questions or concerns? Please contact: Meaghen Kimmitt, Raven Events inspire@raveneventsyukon.ca
Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre House Rules
November 27, 2025
House rules
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Respect all cultures and identities We celebrate the diversity of genders, sexualities, cultures, abilities, and life experiences in our community.
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No tolerance for hate or harm Discrimination, harassment, or violence of any kind are not welcome here.
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Use respectful language We speak with care, use correct names and pronouns and avoid harmful language.
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Consent matters We ask for and give consent before physical contact, personal conversations, or sharing stories and images.
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Listen, learn and acknowledge impact and accountably We approach differences and conflicts with openness, compassion, and a willingness to grow.
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Shared care for space We respect the Centre, its resources, and each other’s belongings by keeping our environment safe and welcoming.
- Everyone contributes to safety we each share responsibility for creating a supportive and inclusive space.
Job Posting for Indigenous GBV Front Line Women's Advocate Worker
November 10, 2025
Job Summary: Indigenous GBV Frontline worker to support trauma-informed care coordination for individuals affected by gender-based violence (GBV), with a particular focus on rural, racialized, and gender-diverse communities. This role will provide crisis intervention using both traditional and contemporary approaches while helping navigate systems with survivors while minimizing duplication, delays, and re-traumatization. Working from an intersectional lens while the role focuses on fostering a safe and welcoming space through traditional knowledge, community building activities and outreach to the 14 Yukon communities, they will also help build partner capacity through training, collaborative planning, and assist with our land- based healing programs.
Main Responsibilities
-Direct Support & Advocacy
-Offer one-on-one and group support to survivors of GBV, including crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to resources.
-Provide culturally grounded crisis intervention and advocacy, incorporating Indigenous traditions and teachings.
-Conduct client assessments and help develop plans as needed.
-Provide short term counseling and emotional support
-Community Engagement & Programming
-Assist with organizing activities such as crafting circles, storytelling sessions, and land-based outings to promote healing and connection.
-Collaborate with local First Nations to integrate ancestral knowledge into programming.
-Support community capacity building
Outreach & Education
-Connect with the 14 Yukon communities to help coordinate outreach events, workshops, and GBV awareness campaigns.
-Build partnerships territorially with indigenous agencies that enhance service delivery.
Administration & Reporting
-Maintain records of participant engagement and program outcomes.
-Assist in preparing the funding reports
-Program evaluation
Education and Knowledge Required:
-Education in social work (e.g., BSW, MSW) or professional experience in a social work or related human services setting, with demonstrated experience supporting survivors of GBV.
-Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and the impacts of colonialism, gained through lived experience and/or professional practice.
-Experience working with Indigenous communities, particularly with trauma-informed care.
-Knowledge of trauma-informed care, counseling techniques, and advocacy.
-Commitment to decolonization and the Calls to Action from the MMIWG and Truth and Reconciliation reports.
-Vulnerable Sector Check through the RCMP
-Class 5 Driver’s license
Skills and Abilities:
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Ability to apply social work principles, trauma-informed approaches, and case management practices in direct support, advocacy, and program development.
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Experience in program coordination, workshop and event planning.
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office and programs, Google Forms, Canva, etc.
- Willingness to work some evenings and weekends as well as travel to rural communities.
Additional Application Instructions Anyone who can legally work in Canada and identifies as a woman or outside of the gender binary can apply for this job. - The Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. - This position is focused on providing support to Indigenous communities, and we encourage applications from Indigenous candidates. - We also welcome applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQI2S+ community, and those with lived experience of sex work, homelessness, substance use, involvement with the justice system, or victimization.
Apply here: https://www.yuwin.ca/profiles/sign_up?apply_to=460720809
Or Email Cover letter and resume to ExecutiveDirector@vfwomenscentre.com
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