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SUMMARY:Webinar: AHMA's Gender Based Violence Housing Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a webinar on AHMA’s Gender Based Violence Housing Startegy. In response to the ongoing violence since the 2019 Reclaiming Power and Place: The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls\, Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA)’s Gender Based Violence (GBV) Housing Strategy provides a framework for governments and stakeholders to re-envision diverse housing solutions. Presented by Terri Fortune\, Xiannajaat Endensu\, a Haida policy professional from Haida Gwaii and a member of the Son Goth Clain (Eagle Clan). Terri currently serves as the GBV Policy Analyst at the AHMA.  \nThis webinar is open to BCSTH Members only. Non-members who wish to attend this webinar\, please\ncomplete the Membership Application Form Here: https://bcsth.ca/bcsth-membership-application-form/ \nIf you are a member and would like the registration link\, please email madeline@bcsth.ca
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/webinar-ahmas-gender-based-violence-housing-strategy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T111500
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T203717Z
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SUMMARY:Second Stage Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join the Second Stage Community of Practice calls\, where we’ll connect\, learn from one another\, and continue growing shared solutions. Open to all members currently or soon to be operating Second Stage Housing.  \nThis community gathering is open to BCSTH Members only. Non-members who wish to attend\, please\ncomplete the Membership Application Form here: https://bcsth.ca/bcsth-membership-application-form/  \nIf you are a member and would like the link to the registration form\, please email madeline@bcsth.ca
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/second-stage-community-of-practice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Program Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T201102Z
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SUMMARY:Feminist Management Training Series Module 2: Hiring And Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Feminist Management Training Series Module 2: Hiring And Beyond  \nThis interactive workshop offers fresh\, practical tools to help organizations attract\, support\, and keep great people. Together\, we’ll explore how to craft stronger job postings\, design fair and effective hiring processes\, and create onboarding experiences that set staff up for success. We’ll also look at what truly drives engagement\, how to build supportive supervision\, and how to adapt retention strategies to meet today’s changing workforce. \nThis training is open to BCSTH Members only. Non-members who wish to attend this training\, please\ncomplete the Membership Application Form here: https://bcsth.ca/bcsth-membership-application-form/ \nContact Lisa at lisa@bcsth.ca with questions. Cohort limited to 30 people.
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/feminist-management-training-series-module-2-hiring-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community\, 399 Clubhouse Drive\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 9G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T193018Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Training Forum 2025
DESCRIPTION:The BCSTH Annual Training Forum (ATF) is host to over 300 anti-violence workers who support women\, youth and children in a variety of capacities\, including Transition\, Second and Third Stage Houses\, Safe Homes\, Long Term Housing\, as well as Prevention\, Education\, Advocacy\, Counselling and Empowerment (PEACE) and Violence is Preventable (VIP) programs\, as support workers\, counsellors\, program managers and executive directors. \nMore details on the 2025 event to come!
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/annual-training-forum-2025/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250606T231500
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20250508T192708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T192708Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Bricks & Mortar Series – Webinar 8
DESCRIPTION:BBM Webinar 8: Asset Management Fundamentals \nBCSTH has received funding to provide a free webinar series which will highlight women-centred operational practices that are violence and trauma-informed. These webinars have been curated based on a survey and focus groups with anti-violence members and aim to meet the expressed training needs of BCSTH members. \nJoin us Friday\, June 6\, 10AM-11.15AM for Asset Management Fundamentals! We’re pleased to welcome guest speakers from the BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA)\, the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA) and Kathi Heim\, Director of Housing Services\, Canadian Mental Health Association Kootenays. This session will cover key topics\, including Building Condition Assessments\, Capital Planning\, Energy Audits\, and an overview of BC Housing’s funding request process. We’ll also explore cyclical maintenance and asset management best practices that prioritize womens safety and working in partnership with BC Housing to support your organization’s long-term planning. We will be doing small group discussions at the end of the session\, so please bring your questions! \n*This webinar is open to members only. To register\, please see the BCSTH Weekly Member Newsletter. For further information on how to become a member\, please visit our Become a Member page* 
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/beyond-bricks-mortar-series-webinar-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250502T111500
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T192539Z
UID:10000026-1746180000-1746184500@bcsth.ca
SUMMARY:Beyond Bricks & Mortar Series – Webinar 7
DESCRIPTION:BBM Webinar 7: Lessons Learned in Operating Childminding and Childcare in the Anti-Violence Sector \nBCSTH has received funding to provide a free webinar series which will highlight women-centred operational practices that are violence and trauma-informed. These webinars have been curated based on a survey and focus groups with anti-violence members and aim to meet the expressed training needs of BCSTH members. \nJoin us Friday\, May 2\, 10AM-11.15AM to discuss lessons learned in childminding and childcare operations in the anti-violence sector. In this webinar\, we will be joined by Sophia Luise Hladik\, BCSTH practicum student (SFU) researching childminding practices\, as well as Heather Funk and Krista Voth of Robson Valley Community Services\, who operate both a childcare centre as well as childminding in their mixed-model building and Kyla-Rae Laferdy from Phoenix Transition Society who will share about their practices in offering a trauma-informed perspective and practice implications with respect to childminding practices for the mothers that they serve. \n*This webinar is open to members only. To register\, please see the BCSTH Weekly Member Newsletter. For further information on how to become a member\, please visit our Become a Member page* 
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/beyond-bricks-mortar-series-webinar-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250404T111500
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20250508T192353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T192353Z
UID:10000025-1743760800-1743765300@bcsth.ca
SUMMARY:Beyond Bricks & Mortar Series – Webinar 6
DESCRIPTION:BBM Webinar 6: Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Lessons Learned in Sheltering Pets and People \nBCSTH has received funding to provide a free webinar series which will highlight women-centred operational practices that are violence and trauma-informed. These webinars have been curated based on a survey and focus groups with anti-violence members and aim to meet the expressed training needs of BCSTH members. \nJoin us Friday\, April 4\, 10AM-11.15AM to discuss lessons learned and the great resources that are available for sheltering pets and people. We will be joined by Rochelle Stevenson\, Dept of Sociology and Anthropology\, Thompson Rivers University\, Louise Godard of BCSTH\, Jan Dawson of Warm Hearts Pet Safe Haven and Lisa Schmidt of ‘Ksan Society who will discuss the intersection of domestic violence and animal maltreatment or abuse. In this webinar\, we will cover the resources available\, lessons learned in a pet-friendly house\, pet safe grants and additional animal behaviour webinars that are available for transition houses to help keep domestic violence survivors and their pets safe. \n*This webinar is open to members only. To register\, please see the BCSTH Weekly Member Newsletter. For further information on how to become a member\, please visit our Become a Member page*  \n \n 
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/beyond-bricks-mortar-series-webinar-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T143000
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T205855Z
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SUMMARY:Building Up 2! Developing\, Designing and Operating Longer Term Women-Centred Housing Training Application
DESCRIPTION:BCSTH will be offering the Building Up 2! Training on March 19-20\, 2025. This special housing training is made possible by support from the Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) and will be located in Richmond\, BC at the Radisson Hotel. Coming out of the research and partnership building from the Getting Home Project\, the Keys to Home Project\, and the Women-Centred Housing Design Toolkit; the Building Up 2! Training is designed for BCSTH member organizations to engage and learn about: \n\nLong-term women-centred housing development processes and models\nPrinciples\, ideas\, and best practices of designing women-centred housing spaces and how to reflect the needs of the community in design decision-making\nWomen-centred housing operations including understanding the Residential Tenancy Act and promising practices in Second Stage operations.\n\n*The training is designed for BCSTH members who are currently engaged or interested in building longer-term (Second Stage/Third Stage/Long-Term) housing solutions in their community. Applications are now closed.*
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/building-up-2-developing-designing-and-operating-longer-term-women-centred-housing-training-application/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T163000
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20250204T203318Z
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SUMMARY:PEACE & VIP Emerging Issues Training
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the 2025 In-Person PEACE Program Emerging Issues training is taking place on Tuesday\, March 18\, 2025 at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond\, BC. The in person training will address issues including the Waitlist Report and Waitlist Management\, the VIP Tech Safety Curriculum\, building a relationship with MCFD\, records requests and subpoenas\, and more! \n*This training is open to BCSTH members by application only. Applications are now closed*
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/peace-vip-emerging-issues-training/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250307T111500
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20250204T202349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T202517Z
UID:10000022-1741341600-1741346100@bcsth.ca
SUMMARY:Beyond Bricks & Mortar Series – Webinar 5
DESCRIPTION:BBM Webinar 5: Lessons Learned in Centring Survivors Voices in Programs and Services  \nBCSTH has received funding to provide a free webinar series which will highlight women-centred operational practices that are violence and trauma-informed. These webinars have been curated based on a survey and focus groups with anti-violence members and aim to meet the expressed training needs of BCSTH members. \nJoin us on Friday\, March 7\, 10AM-11.15AM to discuss the importance of centring survivors voices in longer-term housing programs and services. We will be joined by Priya Shastri of WomanAct to share their work and discuss why it is important and a best practice to centre survivors voices in your operations. We will also hear from Neena Randhawa of PICS Society to hear their lessons learned around centring survivors voices in their second stage program while providing culturally sensitive programs and services to women who are immigrants and refugees. \n*This webinar is open to members only. To register\, please see the BCSTH Weekly Member Newsletter. For further information on how to become a member\, please visit our Become a Member page*  \n \n 
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/beyond-bricks-mortar-series-webinar-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20250204T194428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T195326Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Aid BC Family Law Centre Information Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, February 13\, 2PM-3PM for the Legal Aid BC Family Law Centre Information Webinar. We will be joined by Ram Sidhu\, Manger of Clinical operations\, from Legal Aid BC who will provide an update on the Family Law Centres (FLC) that opened on December 2\, 2024. Ram will discuss the referral process\, who to refer and details of the service that clients will receive. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n*This webinar is open to members only. To register\, please see the BCSTH Weekly Member Newsletter. For further information on how to become a member\, please visit our Become a Member page* 
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/legal-aid-bc-family-law-centre-information-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250213T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250213T123000
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20250109T182228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T182228Z
UID:10000019-1739446200-1739449800@bcsth.ca
SUMMARY:BCSTH Membership Overview Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Have you recently joined BC Society of Transition Houses and want to know more about us\, what member perks are available and what training we offer? Or have you been with us a while and want a refresher? If so\, please join us on Thursday\, February 13th at 11.30am for 1 hour the BCSTH Membership Overview Webinar! \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n*This webinar is open to members only. To register\, please see the BCSTH Weekly Member Newsletter. For further information on how to become a member\, please visit our Become a Member page* 
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/bcsth-membership-overview-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250207T111500
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20241213T232523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T232523Z
UID:10000018-1738922400-1738926900@bcsth.ca
SUMMARY:Beyond Bricks & Mortar Series - Webinar 4
DESCRIPTION:BBM Webinar 4: Lessons Learned in Supporting Survivors of Abuse Caused Brain Injury \nBCSTH has received funding to provide a free webinar series which will highlight women-centred operational practices that are violence and trauma-informed. These webinars have been curated based on a survey and focus groups with anti-violence members and aim to meet the expressed training needs of BCSTH members. \nJoin us to discuss the research and lessons learned on how longer-term housing and Program operations intersect with identifying and supporting women with abuse-caused brain injury. Thank you to our speakers Karen Mason of Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury through Research (SOAR) and Candace Stretch and Tori Dach of the Cridge Centre for the Family.  \n*This webinar is open to members only. To register\, please see the BCSTH Weekly Member Newsletter. For further information on how to become a member\, please visit our Become a Member page*  \n 
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/beyond-bricks-mortar-series-webinar-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250110T111500
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
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SUMMARY:Beyond Bricks & Mortar Webinar Series - Webinar 3
DESCRIPTION:BBM Webinar 3: Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Lessons Learned in Providing Culturally Safe Women-Centred Housing Operations \nBCSTH has received funding to provide a free webinar series which will highlight women-centred operational practices that are violence and trauma-informed. These webinars have been curated based on a survey and focus groups with anti-violence members and aim to meet the expressed training needs of BCSTH members. \nJoin us to discuss operating housing from a culturally safe and women-centred lens. We will be joined by Julia O’Quinn of the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness to share about providing culturally supportive housing and services through a Dual Model of Housing Care\, which provides Culturally Supportive Housing alongside Decolonized Harm Reduction. We will also be joined by Alissia Lyton\, of House of Helping Hands Transition House\, Han Knakst Tsitxw Society in Lytton to share their operational learnings from a rural perspective. Following this\, we will hear from Tina LaRouche who will share her knowledge around hiring\, training and retaining Indigenous staff. \n*This webinar is open to members only. To register\, please see the BCSTH Weekly Member Newsletter. For further information on how to become a member\, please visit our Become a Member page*  \n 
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/beyond-bricks-mortar-webinar-series-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241206T111500
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20241213T232435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T232435Z
UID:10000016-1733479200-1733483700@bcsth.ca
SUMMARY:Beyond Bricks & Mortar Webinar Series - Webinar 2
DESCRIPTION:BBM Webinar 2: Beyond Bricks and Mortar: The Residential Tenancy Act from a Women-Centred Lens \nBCSTH has received funding to provide a free webinar series which will highlight women-centred operational practices that are violence and trauma-informed. These webinars have been curated based on a survey and focus groups with anti-violence members and aim to meet the expressed training needs of BCSTH members. \nJoin us to discuss operating Long-Term housing under the Residential Tenancy Act for women with experiences of violence. Based on feedback from BCSTH members\, this webinar will include both a Residential Tenancy Act lawyer\, Samantha Douglas of Haddock and Company as well as Katie Suen of Campbell River & North Island Transition Society which operates both Second Stage and Long-Term housing and will shed light on lessons learned offering both models. \n*This webinar is open to members only. To register\, please see the BCSTH Weekly Member Newsletter. For further information on how to become a member\, please visit our Become a Member page*  \n 
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/beyond-bricks-mortar-webinar-series-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241108T111500
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20241213T191108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T191108Z
UID:10000015-1731060000-1731064500@bcsth.ca
SUMMARY:Beyond Bricks & Mortar Webinar Series - Webinar 1
DESCRIPTION:BBM Webinar 1: Lessons Learned in Operating Second Stage Housing \nBCSTH has received funding to provide a free webinar series which will highlight women-centred operational practices that are violence and trauma-informed. These webinars have been curated based on a survey and focus groups with anti-violence members and aim to meet the expressed training needs of BCSTH members. \nJoin us to discuss lessons learned from three organizations that operate Second Stage housing in both rural and urban locations across BC. Based on feedback from BCSTH members\, this webinar will cover women-centred housing operations in Second Stage housing and include mixed-model housing considerations\, Second Stage operations from a rural lens\, and lessons learned around ensuring operations reflect being transitional housing. Thank you to our speakers Lisa Rupert\, YWCA Metro Vancouver\, Zandile Moyo\, Kelowna Women’s Shelter & Ellen Frood\, Sage Haven Society. \n*This webinar is open to members only. To register\, please see the BCSTH Weekly Member Newsletter. For further information on how to become a member\, please visit our Become a Member page*  \n 
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/beyond-bricks-mortar-webinar-series-webinar-1/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20240911T195120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T195120Z
UID:10000013-1729670400-1729861200@bcsth.ca
SUMMARY:Annual Training Forum
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe BCSTH Annual Training Forum (ATF) is host to over 300 anti-violence workers who support women\, youth and children in a variety of capacities\, including Transition\, Second and Third Stage Houses\, Safe Homes\, Long Term Housing\, as well as Prevention\, Education\, Advocacy\, Counselling and Empowerment (PEACE) and Violence is Preventable (VIP) programs\, as support workers\, counsellors\, program managers and executive directors. \nIn a continuation of our ongoing theme of Strength in Solidarity\, this year’s theme is Weaving Communities and Generations. The theme of Weaving Communities and Generations is reflected in our honouring with our members the dynamic work of the  Cedar Blankets Project building  culturally safe wraparound supports for Indigenous women and their children accessing non-Indigenous transition houses and safe homes and celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Violence is Preventable (VIP) school based prevention and awareness program delivered by PEACE Program counsellors. BCSTH is hoping to explore with our community innovative approaches to weaving prevention and culturally relevant supports for women\, children and youth with experiences of violence to build safe communities for all and a vibrant future for generations here and yet to arrive. \nMore information can be found on the ATF website. \nREGSITER HERE!
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/annual-training-forum/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport & Online\, 8181 Cambie Rd.\, Richmond\, British Columbia\, V6X 3X9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241022T173000
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20240911T195534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T195712Z
UID:10000014-1729612800-1729618200@bcsth.ca
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting (AGM)
DESCRIPTION:The BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH) will hold its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday\, October 22 from 4:00 to 5:30pm PST. The AGM will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. The AGM will be followed by a presentation\, The Wonderful World of Fundraising. \nMore information can be found on the ATF & AGM website.
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/15765/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport & Online\, 8181 Cambie Rd.\, Richmond\, British Columbia\, V6X 3X9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240801T110000
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20240716T202050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T221309Z
UID:10000012-1722506400-1722510000@bcsth.ca
SUMMARY:The Compass Tool Launch Webinar
DESCRIPTION:BCSTH invites you to join us for an introduction to the Compass Tool\, led by Róisín Cahill. This 1 hour webinar will provide a demonstration of the Compass Tool\, which supports people affected by non-consensual image sharing\, and those in support roles. There will be space provided at the end for a question and answer session. \n*This webinar is open to members only. For further information on how to become a member\, please visit our Become a Member page* \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/the-compass-tool-launch-webinar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240719T110000
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20240711T224622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T221531Z
UID:10000011-1721383200-1721386800@bcsth.ca
SUMMARY:Elders in Residence Information Session
DESCRIPTION:BCSTH and the Cedar Blankets team proudly invite you to join Cori Kleisinger for an information session on Elders in Residence: Supporting Indigenous Women and Their Children in Anti-Violence Programming. This session will provide an overview of the essential role of EIR programs\, showcase models of existing EIR programs\, and discuss potential benefits for Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff alike. We encourage discussion\, so bring your experiences and questions. We’ll see you there! \n*This webinar is open to members only. For further information on how to become a member\, please visit our Become a Member page* \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/elders-in-residence-information-session/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240703T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240703T110000
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20240628T174353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T174353Z
UID:10000010-1720004400-1720004400@bcsth.ca
SUMMARY:FLAIR for PEACE Launch Webinar
DESCRIPTION:BCSTH invites you to join us for an introduction to the FLAIR for PEACE Toolkit\, led by FLAIR for PEACE Project Coordinator Gina Addario-Berry.  This 1 hour webinar will provide an overview of the content included in the toolkit and the FLAIR for PEACE webinar series. It will also feature a question and answer period where participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion. \nCICK HERE TO REGISTER! \n 
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/flair-for-peace-launch-webinar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221207
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20220503T013559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T013859Z
UID:10000005-1670284800-1670371199@bcsth.ca
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/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221211
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20220407T005200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T005200Z
UID:10000021-1669334400-1670716799@bcsth.ca
SUMMARY:16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
DESCRIPTION:The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November\, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women\, and runs until 10 December\, Human Rights Day. It was started by activists at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991 and continues to be coordinated each year by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership. It is used as an organizing strategy by individuals and organizations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221126
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20220503T014114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T014114Z
UID:10000006-1669334400-1669420799@bcsth.ca
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/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221018T103000
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20220407T005951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T075645Z
UID:10000002-1666085400-1666089000@bcsth.ca
SUMMARY:2022 BCSTH Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 BCSTH Annual General Meeting will be taking place on Tuesday\, October 18. Please stay tuned for more information. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/2022-bcsth-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport & Online\, 8181 Cambie Rd.\, Richmond\, British Columbia\, V6X 3X9\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221018T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20220407T004432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T155032Z
UID:10000001-1666081800-1666458000@bcsth.ca
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
CATEGORIES:Event,Program Meeting,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220925
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20220617T193440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T212908Z
UID:10000009-1663459200-1664063999@bcsth.ca
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/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220629T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220629T123000
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20220617T192603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T214017Z
UID:10000008-1656498600-1656505800@bcsth.ca
SUMMARY:De-escalation in Anti-Violence Programs Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This interactive webinar will explore the connections between trauma\, violence and escalated behavior\, highlighting promising practices for responding to crisis situations using a woman-centred approach. Participants will be invited to reflect on and share about their current workplace de-escalation practices\, which will help to inform the development of new training curriculum focused on de-escalation and violence prevention in Transition House\, Second Stage and Safe Home programs. This webinar is for BCSTH members only. Please contact training@bcsth.ca for registration information.
URL:https://bcsth.ca/event/de-escalation-in-anti-violence-programs-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220622
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20220503T011421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T193927Z
UID:10000004-1655769600-1655855999@bcsth.ca
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/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220701
DTSTAMP:20260601T110755
CREATED:20220601T223001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T235908Z
UID:10000007-1654041600-1656633599@bcsth.ca
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/
CATEGORIES:Event
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