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SUMMARY:BCSTH Annual Training Forum
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 BCSTH Annual Training Forum will take place at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond\, BC from Wednesday\, October 21- Friday\, October 23\, 2026. \n  \nIn a continuation of the BCSTH Annual Training Forum theme of Strength in Solidarity\, this years’ focus is\, Amplifying Our Collective Voices. \n  \nIn these challenging times\, when we move beyond individual advocacy and come together to form collective power\, we can amplify our message\, and demand systemic change. Join us as we gather\, listen\, and learn\, effectively sharing the soapbox amongst the diverse perspectives that define the anti- violence sector. Together\, we will foster the curiosity and collaboration needed to inspire new and innovative ways to shelter and support all women\, children and youth experiencing\, or at risk of violence. \n  \nRegistration will open in August and the Call for Proposals for workshops is open now until July 3. \n  \nLink to the CFP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RXYHCP2
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/bcsth-annual-training-forum/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting (AGM)
DESCRIPTION:The BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH) will hold its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026\, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm PST at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond\, BC on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam First Nation. \nThe BCSTH AGM is open to BCSTH members and the public. The AGM will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. The AGM package and livestream information will become available in October.
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-agm/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport & Online\, 8181 Cambie Rd.\, Richmond\, British Columbia\, V6X 3X9\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221207
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SUMMARY:The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
DESCRIPTION:It has been over 30 years since the murder of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal (December 6\, 1989). This act of violent misogyny shook our country and led Parliament to designate December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. \nOn December 6\, we remember: \n\nGeneviève Bergeron\nHélène Colgan\nNathalie Croteau\nBarbara Daigneault\nAnne-Marie Edward\nMaud Haviernick\nMaryse Laganière\nMaryse Leclair\nAnne-Marie Lemay\nSonia Pelletier\nMichèle Richard\nAnnie St-Arneault\nAnnie Turcotte\nBarbara Klucznik-Widajewicz\n\nAs we mourn their loss and remember their lives\, we reaffirm our commitment to fight the hatred that led to this tragedy\, and the misogyny that still exists today. In Canada and around the world\, women\, girls\, 2SLGBTQQIA+ (two-spirit\, lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer\, questioning\, intersex\, asexual\, plus) and gender diverse individuals face unacceptable violence and discrimination. Gender-based violence in Canada has been magnified and amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been reports from police services\, shelters\, and local organization of an increase in calls related to gender-based violence across Canada during the pandemic. \nThe National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is about remembering those who have experienced gender-based violence and those who we have lost to it. It is also a time to take action. Achieving a Canada free from gender-based violence requires everyone living in this country to educate themselves and their families and communities on gender-based violence\, centre the voices of survivors in our actions and speak up against harmful behaviours.
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/the-national-day-of-remembrance-and-action-on-violence-against-women/
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SUMMARY:International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
DESCRIPTION:Women’s rights activists have observed 25 November as a day against gender-based violence since 1981. This date was selected to honour the Mirabal sisters\, three political activists from the Dominican Republic who were brutally murdered in 1960 by order of the country’s ruler\, Rafael Trujillo (1930-1961). \nOn 20 December 1993\, the General Assembly adopts the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women through resolution 48/104\, paving the path towards eradicating violence against women and girls worldwide. \nFinally\, on 7 February 2000\, the General Assembly adopts resolution 54/134\, officially designating 25 November as the International day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and in doing so\, inviting governments\, international organizations as well as NGOs to join together and organize activities designed to raise public awareness of the issue every year on that date.
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women/
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SUMMARY:2022 Annual Training Forum
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 BCSTH ATF will be taking place during the week of October 17– 21. Please stay tuned for more information. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/2020-annual-training-forum/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport & Online\, 8181 Cambie Rd.\, Richmond\, British Columbia\, V6X 3X9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:About Gender Equality Week
DESCRIPTION:Gender Equality Week is an opportunity to raise awareness of the important contributions women and gender diverse communities have made to the growth\, development\, character and identity of Canada; to celebrate the significant achievements and accomplishments that we have made in advancing gender equality; and to reconfirm our commitment to address persistent gender equality gaps in our country.
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/about-gender-equality-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220621
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SUMMARY:National Indigenous Peoples Day
DESCRIPTION:This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage\, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations\, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples\, also known as Indigenous peoples. Please check your local resources to find out about events that are happening in your community.
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/national-indigenous-peoples-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220701
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SUMMARY:National Indigenous History Month
DESCRIPTION:June is National Indigenous History Month. \nIndigenous women writers share personal histories in these books: \n\nCalling My Spirit Back by Elaine Alec\nFacing the Mountain: Indigenous Healing in the Shadow of Colonialism by Catherine Richardson / Kinewesquao\nIn My Own Moccasins by Helen Knott\nA Mind Spread Out on the Ground by Alicia Elliott\nThey Called Me Number One by Bev Sellars\n\nAll these books and more are in the BCSTH Library. Anyone working for a BCSTH member agency can borrow from the library. Send your requests to library@bcsth.ca. New borrowers can register here.
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/national-indigenous-history-month/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220515
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SUMMARY:Victims and Survivors of Crime Week 2022
DESCRIPTION:During this week\, BCSTH will launch a TV and Social Media campaign in partnership with CBC and Global BC to raise awareness of BC’s Prevention\, Education\, Advocacy\, Counselling and Empowerment (PEACE) Programs. PEACE Programs provide free\, confidential support to children and youth between the ages of 3-18 with experiences of domestic violence.
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/victims-and-survivors-of-crime-week-2022/
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