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OUR STORY
Mama Bear Clan is a community safety initiative that was created by NPDWC's Women's Warrior Circle. In 2016 a group of mothers, grandmothers, sisters and aunts decided that safety is something that is fostered through relationship: within ourselves, our home, and in the community. Sometimes all people need to feel safe is knowing someone cares about them.
By connecting with our neighbours and our friends living on the street we hope to build friendship and trust within our community while incorporating the Seven Sacred Teachings: love, truth, honesty, respect, courage, humility and wisdom.
We recognize that women and men share responsibility for community safety which is why we work together in a mutually understood matriarchal leadership structure. The result is our organizing principle: "led by our women, supported by our men."
Mama Bear Clan began with only a handful of volunteers and four captains. Since then, the number of volunteers has grown to over 500. Women, men, and youth (14+ accompanied by an adult) are all welcome to join Mama Bear Clan on patrol.
PATROLS
We patrol North Point Douglas and Main Street three days a week - rain or shine, summer or winter. We are committed to promoting safety and reducing violence by being a positive, loving, and compassionate presence in the community.
We make sure everyone in the community is safe - whether that means walking people home or to the bus stop, picking up sharps, calling emergency services if needed, or even just smudging with someone or giving them a hug. Whenever possible, Mama Bear Clan provides basic first aid as well as donations of food, water, clothing, and hygiene items to people in need.
WHEN DO WE PATROL?
Wednesday and Friday
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Meet at 5:45 pm at NPDWC (221 Austin St. N)
Sunday
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Meet at 3:45 pm at NPDWC (221 Austin St. N)
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Mama Bear Clan is available to attend vigils, marches, rallies, and other community events based on volunteer availability. Please contact mamabearclan@npdwc.org or (204) 947-0321 ext. 4 to make arrangements.
Women's Warrior Drum Circle supports Mama Bear Clan in attending community events when they are available. Please contact Angela at angela@npdwc.org or (204) 947-0321 ext. 5 to book or for more information.
To volunteer, donate, or for more information, please contact mamabearclan@npdwc.org or (204) 947-0321 ext. 4.
Mama Bear Clan is a community safety initiative that was created by NPDWC's Women's Warrior Circle. In 2016 a group of mothers, grandmothers, sisters and aunts decided that safety is something that is fostered through relationship: within ourselves, our home, and in the community. Sometimes all people need to feel safe is knowing someone cares about them.
By connecting with our neighbours and our friends living on the street we hope to build friendship and trust within our community while incorporating the Seven Sacred Teachings: love, truth, honesty, respect, courage, humility and wisdom.
We recognize that women and men share responsibility for community safety which is why we work together in a mutually understood matriarchal leadership structure. The result is our organizing principle: "led by our women, supported by our men."
Mama Bear Clan began with only a handful of volunteers and four captains. Since then, the number of volunteers has grown to over 500. Women, men, and youth (14+ accompanied by an adult) are all welcome to join Mama Bear Clan on patrol.
PATROLS
We patrol North Point Douglas and Main Street three days a week - rain or shine, summer or winter. We are committed to promoting safety and reducing violence by being a positive, loving, and compassionate presence in the community.
We make sure everyone in the community is safe - whether that means walking people home or to the bus stop, picking up sharps, calling emergency services if needed, or even just smudging with someone or giving them a hug. Whenever possible, Mama Bear Clan provides basic first aid as well as donations of food, water, clothing, and hygiene items to people in need.
WHEN DO WE PATROL?
Wednesday and Friday
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Meet at 5:45 pm at NPDWC (221 Austin St. N)
Sunday
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Meet at 3:45 pm at NPDWC (221 Austin St. N)
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Mama Bear Clan is available to attend vigils, marches, rallies, and other community events based on volunteer availability. Please contact mamabearclan@npdwc.org or (204) 947-0321 ext. 4 to make arrangements.
Women's Warrior Drum Circle supports Mama Bear Clan in attending community events when they are available. Please contact Angela at angela@npdwc.org or (204) 947-0321 ext. 5 to book or for more information.
To volunteer, donate, or for more information, please contact mamabearclan@npdwc.org or (204) 947-0321 ext. 4.
