Victims and Survivors of Crime Week 2022
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 […]
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National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month. Indigenous women writers share personal histories in these books: Calling My Spirit Back by Elaine Alec Facing the Mountain: Indigenous Healing in the Shadow of Colonialism by Catherine Richardson / Kinewesquao In My Own Moccasins by Helen Knott A Mind Spread Out on the Ground by Alicia Elliott They […]
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
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.
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De-escalation in Anti-Violence Programs Webinar
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 […]
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About Gender Equality Week
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 […]
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2022 Annual Training Forum
Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport & Online 8181 Cambie Rd., Richmond, British Columbia, CanadaThe 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!
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2022 BCSTH Annual General Meeting
Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport & Online 8181 Cambie Rd., Richmond, British Columbia, CanadaThe 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!
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
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). On 20 December 1993, the General Assembly adopts the […]
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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
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 […]
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The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
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. On December 6, we remember: Geneviève Bergeron Hélène Colgan […]
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FLAIR for PEACE Launch Webinar
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 […]