Persons Day
It marks the day in 1929 when the historic decision to include women in the legal definition of “persons” was handed down by Canada’s highest court of appeal.
It marks the day in 1929 when the historic decision to include women in the legal definition of “persons” was handed down by Canada’s highest court of appeal.
The Breaking Silence Building Communities Project includes the delivery of the HOPE Conference series, designed to explore developing and implementing a community-based approach to address interpersonal and intimate partner violence. This exploration has a strong focus on addressing stereotypes (unconscious beliefs, biases and prejudice) that can directly impact early detection and prevention of interpersonal and […]
Open-to-all and cost-free, the Network Exchange is a monthly online forum featuring two partners of the STOPS to Violence Network. The series promotes learning and information sharing about initiatives and resources that contribute to addressing interpersonal and gender-based violence in Saskatchewan. Presenter: Kia Schollar, SaskSport: initiatives designed to address gender-based violence in sport with a focus on keeping […]
In this Webinar, Dr. Percy Lezard will engage in an intersectional analysis of Indigeneity and gender diversity in the context of gender-based violence. They will illustrate the rich history and continued resilience and teachings of 2 Spirit people in Indigenous communities. They will also identify the historical and contemporary colonial practices that violently impose heteronormativity […]
Numerous presentations and breakout sessions dealing with interpersonal violence.
Resilience is an adult oriented (16+) social support group for those who are transgender, gender diverse, or interested in exploring their gender. It runs Wednesday’s over Zoom from 5-6pm! For more info, email trans@urpride.ca
Group Z is a group for 2SLGBTQ+ and allied folks aged 16-24. It runs Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm over discord. Come and meet other queer folks, play games, and generally hang out! For more info, email ryan.lizee@urpride.ca
Get your free tickets to the virtual screening of "Kalinga", which shares the stories of several Filipina caregivers and nannies in Vancouver, bearing witness to their sacrifices as they struggle to reunite with their children and families and mapping out the emotional landscapes of migrant labour. Tickets are available from October 20 – November 4, 2022. […]
Caring Hearts will be launching the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls toolkit on October 20, 2022 whilst holding an in person Education Day and a Gala. The toolkit contains information, and knowledge from both the “western approach” and the “traditional approach” as to how best help families of Missing persons. Knowledge sharers include - Duane Bowers, Elder […]
Youth Group is a safe space for queer, trans+, questioning, and allied youth between the ages of 12 and 18. It runs Thursday evenings over discord from 7-9pm. We’re super radical, and super stoked to learn about tearing down homophobia, transphobia, biphobia, intersexphobia, acephobia and transmisogyny. Come hang out with us! For more info, email […]
SASS is a registered non-profit, member-driven organization dedicated to eliminating sexual violence in Saskatchewan through research, public education, and advocacy.