Our Mission... Ernestine’s is a non-profit organization that provides advocacy, crisis intervention and shelter to Women, Two-Spirit, Trans, Non-binary and Gender Diverse individuals and their children experiencing violence. Our services are evidence-informed and driven by values of inclusion, anti-racism, anti-oppression and respect. We seek to interrupt violence through education and advocacy for social justice. Our Guiding Principles... - Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter recognizes the impact of violence on children, and acknowledges that the rights of children are separate and distinct from their parents. - Ernestine’s recognizes each individual’s right to self-determination. - Ernestine’s acknowledges that violence can be, physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual. - Ernestine’s is managed by a leadership team, and is a participatory organization accountable to the Board of Directors and stakeholders’. - Ernestine’s is a collectively managed organization accountable to our Board of Directors and Stakeholders. - Ernestine’s operates from an anti-racist /anti-oppressive feminist framework. - Ernestine’s ensures there is an equitable distribution, based on need, of all resources available to the shelter.