Women's Shelter, Saakaate House

09/01/2026

Women should not have to calculate how to get safely to their car.
They should not have to pretend to be on the phone.
They should not have to text a friend their location.
They should not have to worry about whether saying “no” will make someone angry.

Men, if she looks uncomfortable, give her space.
If she says no, accept it.
If she walks away, let her go.
If she doesn’t engage, don’t follow.

Respect is not complicated.

In Kenora, we all have a role to play in creating a community where women and girls can walk, work, socialize and live without fear of harassment or violence.

And to women who are feeling unsafe: you are not alone, and help is available.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Women’s Shelter, Saakaate House⁠ provides confidential support and safety services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for women and children experiencing violence.

📞 Saakaate House Crisis Line: 807-468-5491
📞 Toll-Free 24-Hour Emergency Line: 1-800-465-1117

08/26/2026

A huge thank you to Baked by the Lake for showing up for women and children in our community in such a thoughtful way!

They purchased school supplies and snacks for the children staying with us, helping make sure that kids have the things they need to head into the school year feeling prepared, supported and included.

For a nonprofit like WSSH, support like this means so much more than the items themselves. These acts of generosity remind women and children that their community sees them, cares about them and believes they matter.

We are incredibly grateful to Baked by the Lake for helping us create a little more stability, dignity and normalcy for families during a time when life can feel anything but normal.

Thank you for helping us make sure no child has to go without. 💜 🍪

🍪 ItTakesACommunity

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

CANCELLED
Join a back to school youth Sweat Lodge Ceremony!

📍Waashkootsi Nanaandawe'iyewigamig
⏰3:00PM
📅August 28th

Contact Jayd White for attendance - [email protected]
1-888-MYWHNAC (699-6422) Ext 260

08/20/2026

Full Moon Ceremony - Manoominike Giizis (Ricing Moon)

Join us on August 27th at the Waashkootsi Healing Lodge for a Full Moon Ceremony!

08/19/2026

Join us for a Sweat Lodge Ceremony 🔥
📅 Date: August 26th, 2026
Sweat Lodge Conductor: Vernon Copenace

Contact Sandra, one of our Cultural Healing Support Workers for more information!
Email: [email protected]

08/18/2026

With average wait times of 61 days for adult bed-based addictions treatment and 124 days for community-based addictions treatment in Ontario, there are thousands of people ready to voluntarily seek care every year, but services need to be available when and where people need them. Read the full release - link in bio. 
 
CAMH / AMHO

08/18/2026

Gender-based violence is a public safety emergency affecting every single municipality in Ontario. Yet, many local safety frameworks are treating it like an afterthought. 🚨
New research from the University of Guelph shows that while municipalities are legally required to build Community Safety and Well-Being plans, the vast majority (over 83%) fail to prioritize Gender-Based Violence as a distinct pillar.
At the same time, frontline shelters are facing unprecedented turn-away rates as housing shortages trap survivors in unsafe situations.

We cannot prevent femicide without system-wide accountability:
1️⃣ Name the crisis: Municipalities must use gender-specific language to address root causes.
2️⃣ Fund the infrastructure: Permanent operational funding for shelters and housing is essential safety infrastructure.
3️⃣ Intervene early: Local safety plans must integrate survivour support before lethal risk escalates.

Click here for the full report https://bit.ly/3RY9UGB
University of Guelph

08/17/2026

Our phone line is back online!
8074685491 ext 1 for admission and support.

Hi folks,
We are having some phone issues.

07/24/2026

Food addiction is real, and recovery is possible. As part of Wellbriety Physical Wellness Month, watch the replay of You Can Recover from Food Addiction with Kate Reaney. Drawing from her lived experience, Kate shares how the 12 Steps helped her heal from food addiction and restore her physical health, offering hope for anyone struggling with compulsive eating, binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, obesity, or other food-related challenges.

Watch the replay: www.tinyurl.com/foodaddictionwebinar