Take Back The Night (TBTN) is an annu­al event that has been hap­pen­ing in Hamil­ton for over 40 years and con­tin­ues to hap­pen every Sep­tem­ber all over the world. Our goal is to denounce sex­u­al vio­lence, gen­der based vio­lence and street harass­ment while pro­vid­ing a space for empow­er and sol­i­dar­i­ty with sur­vivors. We will have a gath­er­ing with com­mu­ni­ty tables, an Indige­nous mar­ket, live music, activ­i­ties, give­aways, and more! Fol­low­ing that we will ral­ly with speech­es from com­mu­ni­ty orga­niz­ers who will speak on our theme. And then the most icon­ic part of the night we march with signs and chants through the streets to take up space and assert our rights to live safely!

The entire McMaster community is invited to drop-in any time to the sign-making party. Bristol board and art supplies will be provided to create signs that can be used to march with at TBTN. Make a sign or just swing by to connect with like-minded folks.