2016
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Domestic Violence Doesn't Discriminate
December 14, 2016
The tragic death of Dr. Elana Fric-Shamji has left three children without a mother and a community of family members, friends and colleagues ...
Warning Signs for Salon and Spa Professionals
December 07, 2016
Research shows that many people who are being abused by a family member do not go to police. Women and men in abusive relationships will often ...
16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence
November 25, 2016
Domestic violence is an issue that affects us all. You might have even experienced it firsthand yourself. Or maybe you have a friend, a family ...
Kindness is Easy - Simple Ways we can all Practice Kindness
November 22, 2016
Acts of kindness can brighten up someone’s day, often more than we even realize. A simple act, even the smallest of ones, can mean so much ...
Family Violence Is Drastically Harming Canadians’ Health
November 09, 2016
Every four days in Canada, a woman dies at the hands of a family member. And every single day, there are over 230 reported victims of domestic ...
The Famous Five: Our Reason for Celebrating Persons Day
October 19, 2016
Every October, we celebrate Women’s History Month in Canada. Along with it, we recognize Persons Day, which we celebrate on October 18th ...
Back-To-School
September 08, 2016
It’s considered one of the largest modern migrations: students, teachers, and support staff heading back to school! Backpacks are ...
Bystander Basics
September 07, 2016
What is your role as a bystander? Do you know about warning signs and risk factors? You are a powerful being – learn how you can have a ...
Exploring the Intersections of Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence
June 24, 2016
Intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) refers to all forms of sexual violence which occur in the context of an intimate relationship between ...
Say #IBelieveSurvivors #WeBelieveSurvivors
March 23, 2016
On Thursday, March 24th, the verdict in the Jian Ghomeshi sexual assault trial will be delivered. Individuals and organizations are getting ...
International Women’s Day 2016: Reflections through a Canadian Lens
March 08, 2016
Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day in 2016 is “Women’s Empowerment Leads to Equality”. It’s a theme ...
Family Day
February 08, 2016
February is among the bleakest months so most of us are thrilled to be among the two thirds of Canadians who are entitled to an extra holiday like ...
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