Events

Week Without Violence is part of a global movement with YWCAs across the country and around the world to end violence against women and girls. From October 17 – 22, help raise awareness, elevate survivor voices, talk with policymakers, and center survivors so that we can end gender-based violence.

Over the past 40 years, a great deal of progress has been made in lowering rates of domestic violence in our communities. This progress has been uneven, however, due to continuing misconceptions about the causes and dynamics of domestic violence, which include an exaggerated focus on males as perpetrators and females as victims, as well […]

A discussion on how we can better advocate and care for older patients who have experienced abuse.

Infants (0–24 months) are at a critical and formative stage of development. If exposed to domestic violence, they are at higher risk of neurological, psychological and physical harm. When working with families experiencing family and domestic violence, it is important to consider the infant's experience, and recognise their inherent capacities for engagement, exploration and discovery. […]

This special live program led by Kidpower International Executive Director and Founder Irene van der Zande will show adults how to use Kidpower’s 3+ decades of teaching emotional and personal safety skills to help solve these problems. Together, we will learn and practice how to: Advocate effectively to find solutions to bullying problems Intervene respectfully […]

We are so happy and proud to be bringing you the one-and-only Dr. Jody Carrington. Dr. Jody Carrington is a renowned psychologist sought after for her expertise, energy and approach to helping people solve their most complex human-centered challenges. Jody focuses much of her work around reconnection – the key to healthy relationships and productive […]

This 5-Day Intensive ITTM Training will be conducted via Zoom from 12 noon till 6:00pm (Ontario, Canada Time Zone) from Monday to Friday, October 17th, 2022 - October 21st, 2022. Advanced clinical skills required to effectively deliver the full 21-session Intergenerational Trauma Treatment Model (ITTM) with adults, caregivers, and children, will be extensively demonstrated by […]

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 […]