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SUMMARY:National Indigenous Peoples Day: Virtual Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\nKímmapiiyipitssini: The Meaning of Empathy\nKímmapiiyipitssini (Blackfoot): GEE-maa-bee-bit-sin — giving kindness to each other\nThis event is presented in partnership with the Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association and the National Film Board. \nOn National Indigenous Peoples’ Day\, ACWS is hosting a virtual screening of Kímmapiiyipitssini: The Meaning of Empathy followed by a post-screening discussion moderated by Leigh Sheldon\, psychologist at Indigenous Psychological Services and the Consultant for the Indigenous Community of Practice with the Blueprint Project\, and featuring Dr. Tailfeathers and other special guests. \nAbout the Film\nThe film is an intimate portrait of survival\, love and the collective work of healing in the Kainai First Nation in Southern Alberta\, a Blackfoot community facing the impacts of substance use and a drug-poisoning epidemic. \nFREE for ACWS members\, staff\, and shelter clients. Open to the public by donation\, with all proceeds going to ANFCA. \n \nDr. Esther Tailfeathers\n \nDr. Tailfeathers is a family physician in her home community of Standoff\, Alberta\, and served Fort Chipewyan\, where she flew in for one week a month to provide 24-hour service for seven days. She is Indigenous Medical Lead with the Indigenous Health Program\, Alberta Health Services\, and an emergency room doctor in Cardston\, Alberta. \nOne of the biggest challenges that Dr. Tailfeathers has faced in her medical career is a fentanyl crisis in her community. She led the fight against the epidemic before the scope of the problem was recognized in the rest of Canada. \nHer experience dealing with this crisis reinforced her commitment to improving health care providers’ recognition and understanding of the social determinants of health. More attention must be paid to the emotional and mental trauma behind addiction and other illnesses\, she argues\, including the continuing impacts of the residential school system. \nLeigh Sheldon\n \nLeigh is an Indigenous Registered Psychologist from Swan River First Nations. She has also operated Leigh’s Counselling Services since 2018 and served clients throughout Alberta. She founded Aboriginal Psychological Services in 2017 and  it is now called Indigenous Psychological Services. Indigenous Psychological Services is located in Slave Lake\, Enoch\, Edmonton and Calgary and entails 16 practitioners. She has been in practice since 2013. \nLeigh specializes in providing Psychological Services for Indigenous peoples and Decolonization. Her focus has been on research on the impacts of colonization\, historical influences that impact our clients\, systematic racism and oppression\, trauma informed techniques that honor the medicine wheel approaches and integrating cultural techniques in a clinical setting. She honors the two eyed seeing approach when it comes to operating a practice and how to work with clients. \nLeigh provides an internship program that honors the unique needs of our clients by creating specialization in trauma and culturally informed techniques. She also provides presentations to organizations\, schools and first Nations communities on clinical and cultural awareness. \nLeigh also specializes in Complex trauma with her dedication to ongoing trauma training in the past six years. She is certified in Somatic Attachment Practitioner two year training. She is completing her third year Somatic Experiencing training\, narrative therapy and Self-Regulation Therapy. Leigh personally believes in holistic approaches and embodying the Medicine Wheel to provide balance and direction. With compassion\, gentleness and kindness\, humans have the ability to heal and overcome many things. \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://acws.ca/event/virtual-screening-and-panel-discussion-kimmapiiyipitssini-the-meaning-of-empathy/
LOCATION:https://acws.ca/event/virtual-screening-and-panel-discussion-kimmapiiyipitssini-the-meaning-of-empathy/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220612T170000
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SUMMARY:Test 2
DESCRIPTION:Some information about the event.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/test-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:IWD: Film Screening and Panel Discussion\, "Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual screening of Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again followed by a live panel discussion with filmmaker Courtney Montour and guests. \nMary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again shares the powerful story of Mary Two-Axe Earley\, who fought for more than two decades to challenge sex discrimination against First Nations women embedded in Canada’s Indian Act and became a key figure in Canada’s women’s rights movement. \nUsing never-before-seen archival footage and audio recordings\, Mohawk filmmaker Courtney Montour engages in a deeply personal conversation with the late Mohawk woman who challenged sexist and genocidal government policies that stripped First Nations women and children of their Indian status when they married non-Indian men. \nMontour speaks with Cree activist Nellie Carlson\, Mary’s lifelong friend and co-founder of Indian Rights for Indian Women\, and meets with three generations in Mary’s kitchen in Kahnawà:ke to honour the legacy of a woman who galvanized a national network of allies to help restore Indian status to thousands of First Nations women and children. \nThe virtual screening is FREE to attend for ACWS members\, staff\, and shelter clients. \nIt is also open to the public\, by donation. All proceeds from the event will go to the Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association. \nTickets\n  \nPanelists\n\nCourtney Montour  \nCourtney Montour is Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) from Kahnawake. She works in the documentary film and digital media fields exploring issues of Indigenous identity. She directed\, wrote and co-produced Flat Rocks (2017)\, a short documentary revealing how the development of Canada’s St. Lawrence Seaway forever changed the landscape and the livelihood of the Kahnawake Mohawk community. Her first documentary Sex Spirit Strength won Best of Festival and the Emerging Filmmaker award at the 2016 Yorkton Film Festival. She has directed episodes for several documentary series including Mohawk Ironworkers (2016) and Skindigenous (2021). Courtney co-created and coordinated McGill University’s Indigenous Field Studies course\, held in Kahnawake\, for 8 years. Passionate about educating\, the course surfaces the intergenerational effects of colonization and Canadian policies on contemporary Indigenous society.  \nIrene Morin   \nIrene is a resilient Indigenous woman who\, after overcoming hardship and adversity at a young age\, rose to become a celebrated community leader. Throughout her lifetime Irene has demonstrated an indomitable spirit\, resilience and optimism. She is fiercely proud of her culture\, her people and her community; she has tirelessly dedicated herself to building bridges and advancing the interests of Indigenous peoples.  \nToday\, Irene is an Elder of the Enoch Cree Nation. She is a survivor of the Blue Quills Indian Residential School in Alberta\, and credits the institution for providing her a solid educational foundation.  \nIrene’s extensive career included working in the 1960’s for what was then the Department of Indian Affairs\, and later for the Edmonton Separate School Board\, Native Counselling Services of Alberta\, the Senate of Canada in Ottawa and for the Enoch Cree Nation for nearly 30 years.  \nIrene has been recognized for her outstanding contribution to her community and province. In 2002 she received the Queen Elizabeth 11 Golden Jubilee Medal and in 2017 she was a recipient of the Senate of Canada 150 Anniversary Medal. The “Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal was awarded by the Governor General of Canada to “those who have made outstanding and exemplary contributions to their communities or to Canada as a whole”.  \nThe Senate of Canada 150th Medal recognized those who “through generosity\, dedication\, volunteerism and hard work\, make their hometowns\, communities\, regions\, provinces or territories a better place to live” and “outstanding individuals” whose work reflects the “values of diversity\, acceptance\, generosity\, fairness and equality”.  As reflected by these accolades\, Irene has\, throughout her life\, led vital initiatives and enriched the lives of those in her community.  She was the founder and driving force behind the Annual Aboriginal Role Models of Alberta Awards for more than 25 years. Though officially retired\, Irene still volunteers for causes close to her heart\, including the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters and the World Indigenous Games. She was instrumental in bringing the Games to the Enoch Cree Nation.  \nJeannette MacInnis  \nAs the former Director of Health and Ending Violence initiatives at the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centre’s Jeannette has an extensive background in a multitude of social determinants of health and wellness areas including poverty. Jeannette has been a strong advocate for the health and well-being of women\, with an expansive academic and professional background on the issue\, extending as far afield as the plight of women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  Jeannette has been highly active in the movement to end violence against women and girls\, including human trafficking\, sexual exploitation\, and domestic and family violence with participation on many provincial and national committees and projects. She previously sat on the board of directors for the Battered Women Support Services (BWSS) for 4 years\, and BCs Community Coordination for Women’s Safety provincial working group for 5 years. Nationally\, she sat on the Canadian Women’s Foundation and a former National Advisory Committee on the prevention of human trafficking and exploitation of Indigenous women and youth. She is currently the Women & Wellness Manager at ANFCA.  \nJanice Willier  \nJanice is from Sucker Creek First Nation in Treaty 8 territory and currently resides in Edmonton with her partner and two sons. Janice works for Indigenous Services Canada as a Program Liaison Officer\, but was previously part of the Mental Wellness Unit where responsibilities included overseeing the Indian Residential School Support Program\, the Elder’s Advisory Committee and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls’ Pre-inquiry process. She has always been a strong advocate for Indigenous people\, particularly in the health field\, and brings her expertise and knowledge to her role on the board. Janice is an ACWS Public Director.  \n 
URL:https://acws.ca/event/iwd-film-screening-and-panel-discussion-mary-two-axe-earley-i-am-indian-again/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220127T163000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Domestic Violence and Coercive Control for Family Lawyers (Edmonton)
DESCRIPTION:Using the foundation of the Duluth Model of Power and Control\, learn about the various tactics those who cause harm use to establish a dynamic of coercive control in alignment with the definition of family violence in the Divorce Act. \nTopics of focus will include: \n• Understanding coercive controlling violence\n• How and why violence is minimized and/or denied\n• Practical skills for starting the conversation\n• Understanding the Danger Assessment tool\n• Shelter services and supports and how shelters can help legal professionals\n• The effects of domestic violence on children\n• Domestic violence and your workplace \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS). The ACWS is the provincial network organization for women’s shelters in Alberta and has a strong focus on community education and empowerment to address and end gender-based and domestic violence. \nBelow is a statement from ACWS: \nWe believe in a world free from violence and abuse and know these issues are the collective responsibilities of the entire community\, including legal structures. Through our Call to Action\, Leading ChangeTM\, we provide the tailored\, strengths-based education and resources that workplaces\, schools\, government\, sports groups\, and communities need to make the lasting\, transformational change needed to bring an end to domestic violence. \nRegister Here\n*Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to change depending on the COVID-19 situation at the time of a program running. We are committed to ensuring the health and safety of all attendees\, volunteers\, and staff (and their families) and will follow all provincial and local public health regulations. We are participating in the Restrictions Exemption Program. For more information\, visit LESA.org/covid19 \nIf multiple lawyers or staff members from your firm would like to attend this program\, please contact info@lesa.org for pricing.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/understanding-domestic-violence-and-coercive-control-for-family-lawyers/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211211
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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/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211124T190000
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SUMMARY:The “Men-U” Panel
DESCRIPTION:The “Men-U” Panel: On November 24th at 7 pm\, community leaders will gather online to discuss different ways men across Alberta are expanding their skills and helping to end gender-based violence. Learn the everyday things you can do to be an ally to women and girls. \nPanelists: Omar Yaqub\, Jordan Witzel\, Anthony Parker\, Todd Crawshaw \nRegister here.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/the-men-u-panel/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Breakfast with the Guys,Event,Leading Change,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Leading Change at the Red Deer Rebels
DESCRIPTION:Leading Change will be at the Red Deer Rebels game tabling\, be sure to look out for them!
URL:https://acws.ca/event/lc-red-deer-rebels/
LOCATION:Peavey Mart Centrium – Red Deer\, AB\, 4847A 19 St\, Red Deer\, T4R 2N7
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211104T190000
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CREATED:20210819T193838Z
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SUMMARY:Gifts of Hope 2021
DESCRIPTION:Reach Out\, Rebuild\, Rise Up!\nThe Gifts of Hope Committee invites you to attend Gifts of Hope Reach Out\, Rebuild\, Rise Up! A special virtual event for women to come together and celebrate with the women close to their hearts. This year\, we are pleased to host speaker and best-selling author of A Good Wife: Escaping the Life I Never Chose\, Samra Zafar. Samra inspires audiences as she shares her journey of escaping an abusive child marriage to pursue her education and shed light on gender-based oppression. We hope that you will join us for Samra’s presentation\, opening remarks from Jan Reimer\, Executive Director of ACWS\, prize raffles\, and so much more all in support of ACWS. \nPrize Raffle\nWhether you are able to attend this year’s virtual event or not\, you can still win one of two amazing prize packages! Tickets for this year’s prize raffle fundraiser are available now. Click here to get your raffle tickets! \nPresentation Details\nAbuse rarely ever starts with physical assault. There are several early signs and “red flags” masked in manipulation that victims often perceive as romance. Join us for Samra’s presentation\, Power and Control — Recognizing Early Signs of Abuse\, as she uses her personal experiences\, insights\, and education to shed light on the cycle of abuse\, how to recognize early signs of abusive behaviour and protect yourself and your loved ones before it’s too late. \nWhat: Gifts of Hope featuring Samra Zafar\nWhen: Thursday November 4th\, 2021 @7 PM\nWhere: Zoom\nTickets: $40 \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://acws.ca/event/gifts-of-hope/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211201
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SUMMARY:Family Violence Prevention Month
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URL:https://acws.ca/event/family-violence-prevention-month/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Awareness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211001
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CREATED:20210928T155443Z
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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/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210319T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210319T120000
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SUMMARY:Expanding Danger Assessment: Practice with the DA-Revised
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Nancy Glass\, Noreen Cotton and Kristy Harcourt for this FREE training on the Danger Assessment-Revised for women in same-sex relationships. Friday\, March 19\, 9am-noon. Free\, over zoom. Register here. Questions? Contact Catherine Hickman\, at catherine.hickman@acws.ca.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/danger-assessment-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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