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SUMMARY:International Women's Day
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URL:https://acws.ca/event/international-womens-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221211
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SUMMARY:16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
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URL:https://acws.ca/event/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221107T130000
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SUMMARY:ACWS Presents at the Policy Centre for Victim Issues Fall 2022 Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Collaborating to End Domestic Violence: Lessons on Building Local\, National\, and International Relationships\nResearchers\, activists\, and front-line service providers have continually confirmed the vital importance of collaboration to address violence against women and children and have long called for increased coordination across all sectors\, levels\, and responses to domestic violence. Such a methodology means working across disciplines and agencies to encourage an integrated and consistent approach that holistically engages with the justice\, health care\, child protection\, social services\, immigrant settlement\, and education systems\, and accounts for the unique needs of Indigenous women and other diverse groups. The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS) has taken these calls seriously and has built collaboration into its very mandate. \nThis workshop will outline the unique needs of victims and survivors of domestic violence\, with special attention to the needs of victims and survivors from communities that have been marginalized\, as well as how ACWS has used collaborative projects to address and advocate for those needs. This workshop will ask participants to explore the questions: How can we maximize the impact of collaborations? What would you ideally like to gain from collaborations with other agencies and organizations? How can we ensure that all collaborations remain victim/survivor-centered\, and tailored to meet the unique needs of the individual? This workshop will be delivered in a flexible\, welcoming\, inclusive\, and accessible manner\, and will promote a safe and non-judgmental sharing environment. \nRegistration\nEmail your completed Registration Form to pcvi-cpcv@justice.gc.ca \nPanelists\nJan Reimer (she/her)\nExecutive Director\nAlberta Council of Women’s Shelters \nJan Reimer recently celebrated her 20th year as Executive Director at the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS)\, where she has served as a well-known resource on gendered violence prevention and intervention. Under her leadership\, ACWS hosted the first-ever World Conference of Women’s Shelters. More than 800 delegates from 51 countries attended. As a result of this conference\, shelters were able to exchange practices and learn from one another. The conference also provided the impetus for both a Canadian and a Global Network of Women’s Shelters. Jan Reimer is a founding member of both organizations and was invited in 2015 to present at the 3rd World Conference of Women’s Shelters in The Hauge\, Netherlands. The fourth World Conference was held in Taiwan in 2019. \nNicole Orji (she/they)\nCoordinator of Member Supports and Special Projects\nAlberta Council of Women’s Shelters \nNicole Orji (she/ they) is a Haudenosaunee woman who has worked to create healthy\, safe and inclusive communities in Nistawâyâw (Fort McMurray) for the past 10 years. Holding a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Western Ontario\, Nicole brings both a research-based and a social justice lens to her violence against women work. Working as a Librarian and an Outreach Manager\, they advocate for accessible\, barrier-free\, and culturally safe programs and services for communities and individuals. She is a compassionate leader who looks to Indigenize and decolonize spaces while challenging the status quo. They are guided by humility and curiosity\, own a cat and are an avid volunteer \nMiranda Pilipchuk (she/her)\nResearch and Evaluation Coordinator\nAlberta Council of Women’s Shelters \nMiranda Pilipchuk (she/her) received her Ph.D. in philosophy at Villanova University\, specializing in gender-based violence\, feminist theory\, critical race theory\, decolonial theory\, and legal theory. Before joining the ACWS\, she worked as an adjunct professor and social justice facilitator at Villanova\, and as the managing editor of Hypatia: A Journal of Feminist Philosophy. Miranda has received several research awards and fellowships\, including a SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship\, the Sir James Lougheed Award of Distinction\, the Villanova Gender and Women’s Studies Graduate Research Award\, and the Greater Philadelphia Women’s Studies Consortium Graduate Research Award. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and encyclopedias\, as well on public blogs. \nJill Shillabeer (she/her)\nLeading Change Call to Action Coordinator\nAlberta Council of Women’s Shelters \nJill Shillabeer works to bring shelter-informed primary prevention education and training across Alberta. Jill is a senior policy\, strategy\, and operations professional\, and experienced facilitator\, trainer\, and public speaker who has been working in equity and inclusion since 2013. She has worked in multiple sectors including non-profit\, social innovation\, cultural industries\, post-secondary\, and public service. No matter the setting\, Jill seeks opportunities to help individuals engage with their own agency to make the world more equitable and create spaces for marginalized voices. She employs an intersectional feminist and anti-oppressive lens to help find new ways to address old problems. \nOlivia Street (she/her)\nCoordinator of Communications & Social Advocacy\nAlberta Council of Women’s Shelters \nIn her role at ACWS\, Olivia is responsible for media relations\, public awareness\, and supporting the organization and its members in their work to meet the needs of abused women and their families. She holds a Master’s Degree in English from the University of Alberta and has held professional communications positions in both non-profit and corporate environments. Olivia is also a mother and an accomplished musician\, with an extensive background as an arts administrator and consultant \nMelanie Willerth (they/she)\nProgram Development & Training Coordinator\nAlberta Council of Women’s Shelters \nMel Willerth is responsible for supporting member shelters and making sure they have access to the training they need to work effectively. Mel holds a Master’s degree from the University of Calgary in Communication and Media Studies and has spent much of her career in the non-profit sector\, working with families\, youth\, and children. In 2020\, Mel was awarded the Ruby award from the Soroptimist International of Central Alberta for organizing a fundraiser show of the Vagina Monologues in Central Alberta; the event raised over $17\,000 for organizations that help women and 2SLGBTQ folks experiencing violence. She is an experienced educator\, having taught Sociology at Red Deer College\, and is passionate about pop culture\, media representation\, and getting more women and non-binary folks involved in craft beer culture
URL:https://acws.ca/event/acws-presents-at-the-policy-centre-for-victim-issues-fall-2022-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Event,Virtual
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LOCATION:https://acws.ca/event/acws-presents-at-the-policy-centre-for-victim-issues-fall-2022-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221201
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SUMMARY:Family Violence Prevention Month
DESCRIPTION:Family Violence Prevention Month 2022 \n \n 
URL:https://acws.ca/event/family-violence-prevention-month-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112225
CREATED:20220906T174823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T203652Z
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SUMMARY:Leading Change™ Facilitator Activation Training (Online)
DESCRIPTION:This training is for ACWS members and the public interested in augmenting their knowledge and ability to deliver Leading Change™ curriculum in their community. \nParticipants build their knowledge base and learn how to address some of the tough questions we get when doing this work while gaining facilitation skills. This workshop increases awareness and capacity among prevention leaders at all levels of your organization\, equipping them to continue the work of violence prevention in their communities. \nIf you have any questions about the session\, please contact leadingchange@acws.ca \nThe registration form is available to members through the Members Hub. \nThis training is available to ACWS Full Members free of charge\, and to Associate Members at a reduced rate.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/leading-change-online-facilitator-activation-training/
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Leading Change,Training,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220929T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112225
CREATED:20220906T174320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T222233Z
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SUMMARY:Leading Change™ at the Edmonton Business Association Table Top Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Leading Change™ booth at the Edmonton Business Association Table Top Mixer and meet the Leading Change team. Find out how you can create change in your business\, workplace\, school\, or community. Free event and open to all!
URL:https://acws.ca/event/leading-change-booth-at-the-edmonton-business-association-table-top-mixer/
LOCATION:Output\, 10350 124 St\,\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5N 3V9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Event,Leading Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220928T193000
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CREATED:20220826T233729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T024930Z
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SUMMARY:Leading Change™ in Fox Creek: Understanding Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, community members will explore the root causes of domestic violence to gain an understanding of how and why violence happens. Prevalence and rates of elder abuse\, intergenerational trauma\, and violence in rural communities will also be discussed. We will examine and challenge common myths and misconceptions that exist about domestic violence. Using the evidenced-based Duluth Model of Power and Control\, we will discuss the various tactics abusers use to establish a dynamic of coercive control. The session will provide the skills and knowledge of how to recognize abusive dynamics\, how to safely support people experiencing violence\, and understand more about available resources.    \nRSVP by emailing admin@foxcreekcrc.ca or phoning 780-622-3758.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/leading-change-in-fox-creek-understanding-domestic-violence-and-elder-abuse/
LOCATION:Fox Creek Community Resource Centre\, 103 2a Ave\, Fox Creek\, Alberta\, T0H 1P0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Event,Leading Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112225
CREATED:20220914T230956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T231100Z
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SUMMARY:Book Reading
DESCRIPTION:We Need to Do This: A History of the Women’s Shelter Movement in Alberta and the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters\nAlberta Culture Days Event \n“This book debunks the tired stereotype of Alberta as a redneck bastion of oil workers and cowboys….Alberta’s shelter network is a living testament to the perseverance\, drive\, and compassion of its women.”– Margo Goodhand\, author of Runaway Wives and Rogue Feminists: The origins of the women’s shelter movement in Canada \nJoin us on September 23 for a public book-reading event! Author Alexandra Zabjek will be reading from the soon-to-be-released book on the history of the women’s shelters in Alberta and speaking about her experience researching it. We Need to Do This features the women leaders of Alberta’s shelters\, who were advocates of women’s rights\, and the communities that embraced and supported the shelters. It’s a testament to the changes\, challenges\, and triumphs of Alberta’s women’s shelters. \nThe book reading is part of our Annual General Meeting activities and is open to the public. \nThank you to Alberta Culture Days and the Government of Alberta for sponsoring this event.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/book-reading/
LOCATION:Chateau Lacombe\, 10111 Bellamy Hill Rd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112225
CREATED:20220906T173933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T222346Z
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SUMMARY:Leading Change™: Domestic Violence & Your Workplace presentation at the CMHA Working Stronger Network
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, learn about the impacts domestic violence can have on your workplace\, and how to respond to it. \nThis session is available to members of the CMHA Working Stronger Network. \nRegistration for the network is available at the CMHA Working Stronger website at a cost of $200.00
URL:https://acws.ca/event/leading-change-domestic-violence-your-workplace-presentation-at-the-cmha-working-stronger-network/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Event,Leading Change,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211211
DTSTAMP:20260404T112225
CREATED:20211105T184733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T185355Z
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SUMMARY:16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
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URL:https://acws.ca/event/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence/
CATEGORIES:Awareness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211201
DTSTAMP:20260404T112225
CREATED:20210927T195005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T184527Z
UID:31775-1635724800-1638316799@acws.ca
SUMMARY:Family Violence Prevention Month
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URL:https://acws.ca/event/family-violence-prevention-month/
CATEGORIES:Awareness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211001
DTSTAMP:20260404T112225
CREATED:20210928T155443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T210102Z
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SUMMARY:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:ACWS office is closed. Please read our statement here.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/
CATEGORIES:Awareness
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