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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/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Awareness
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230309
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day
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URL:https://acws.ca/event/international-womens-day/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Awareness
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SUMMARY:Gifts of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\nMarch 11\, 2023 @ 6:00 PM \nSandman Signature Edmonton Downtown\n10235 101 Street\, Edmonton \n\nGuest Speakers\, Tracy Stark and Sandra Kolbuc\, co-authors of Gross Misconduct: Hitting From Behind\n\nThe Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters invites you to attend Gifts of Hope 2023.  Join us for a gourmet meal\, powerful and moving guest speakers\, and an inspiring presentation from ACWS staff. We have planned raffles\, a silent auction\, and other activities to keep you entertained all evening. Bring your spouse\, your friend\, or coworkers – everyone is welcome. Together we are stronger and with your support\, we can make a difference for those experiencing gender-based violence in our communities. \nThis year\, we are pleased to host speakers and co-authors of Gross Misconduct: Hitting From Behind\, Tracy Stark and Sandra Young Kolbuc. The book details Tracy’s journey to peace and purpose after she experienced immeasurable heartbreak with the death of her children at the hands of their father. She will share some of her journey with us at the event and Sandra will touch on the systemic issues and barriers that ultimately contributed to the tragedy. \nPlease note: The Gifts of Hope event will contain conversations around domestic violence and abuse\, including murder. We are conscious that these moments may be triggering to some individuals. \nSchedule of Events:\n\n\nDoors open: 5:45 PM\nBegins: 6:00 PM\nDinner: 7:00 PM\nGuest Speakers: 7:30 PM\nACWS Presentation: 8:30 PM \nThe remainder of the evening will be reserved for networking with guests and sponsors\, silent auctions\, and other planned activities. \n\n 
URL:https://acws.ca/event/gifts-of-hope-2023/
LOCATION:Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown\, 10235 101 Street\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230502
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SUMMARY:Leading Change Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:Circles of Change: Inspiring Ethical Spaces in Gender-based Violence Prevention\nMay 2 – 4 2023\, Edmonton \nThe Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS) is excited to announce the 2nd Leading Change™ Summit. Building on the bold conversations from our 2019 event\, the 2023 Summit will focus on ideas\, research\, and emerging practices in visioning\, fostering\, and sustaining more ethical spaces in gender-based violence prevention.  \nAt the River Cree Resort & Casino:\nMay 2:\n6 pm – 9 pm: Welcome Reception and Opening Ceremonies\nMay 3:\n8 am – 9 am: Breakfast\n9 am – 4 pm: Conference Events\nMay 4:\n8 am – 9 am: Breakfast\n9 am – 2:15 pm: Conference Events \nACWS members\, please check the Members Hub for a discount promo code. \nRegister Now
URL:https://acws.ca/event/leading-change-summit-2023/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Event,Leading Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230503T190000
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SUMMARY:Leading Change with Jonathan Van Ness
DESCRIPTION:ACWS welcomes JVN at the headline event on Wednesday\, May 3\, at the Edmonton Convention Centre for a personal conversation on the serious topic of gender-based violence tackled with characteristic compassion and humour. \nACWS members\, please check the Members Hub for a discount promo code. \nTickets can also be purchased for the full conference\, with the option to include the additional JVN ticket at a discounted rate. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://acws.ca/event/leading-change-with-jonathan-van-ness/
LOCATION:Edmonton Convention Centre\, 9797 Jasper Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 1N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Leading Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231021T160000
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CREATED:20231019T155530Z
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SUMMARY:Litfest 2023 Book Launch: We Need to Do This: A History of the Women's Shelter Movement in Alberta and the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters
DESCRIPTION:Litfest 2023 Book Launch: We Need to Do This: A History of the Women’s Shelter Movement in Alberta and the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters  by Alexandra Zabjek \nEvent is free of charge.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/litfest-2023-book-launch-we-need-to-do-this-a-history-of-the-womens-shelter-movement-in-alberta-and-the-alberta-council-of-womens-shelters/
LOCATION:Stanley A. Milner Library – Muttart Theatre\, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 2V4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231123T173000
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SUMMARY:With The Guys - Edmonton
DESCRIPTION:How can you create change in your community\, workplace\, school\, or organization? \nMeet us at With the Guys and find out! \n“With the Guys: Building Leaders to End Domestic Violence” comes to Edmonton on Thursday\, November 23. \nThese evening events will include special guests speaking about their experiences working with ACWS to make change to end gender-based violence in their communities\, sports teams\, schools\, workplaces\, and organizations. \nTo learn more and register\, please visit withtheguys.ca
URL:https://acws.ca/event/with-the-guys-edmonton/
LOCATION:Wolfe Cadillac Edmonton\, 17820 Stony Plain Rd\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5S 1A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,With The Guys
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231130T193000
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CREATED:20231019T154834Z
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SUMMARY:With The Guys - Calgary
DESCRIPTION:How can you create change in your community\, workplace\, school\, or organization? \nMeet us at With the Guys and find out! \n“With the Guys: Building Leaders to End Domestic Violence” comes to  Calgary on Thursday\, November 30. \nThese evening events will include special guests speaking about their experiences working with ACWS to make change to end gender-based violence in their communities\, sports teams\, schools\, workplaces\, and organizations. \nTo learn more and register\, please visit withtheguys.ca
URL:https://acws.ca/event/with-the-guys-calgary/
LOCATION:Wolfe Cadillac Calgary\, 1720 Bow Trail SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3C 2E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,With The Guys
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240307T220000
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CREATED:20240108T191104Z
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SUMMARY:Gifts of Hope 2024: Marking Milestones and Igniting Change
DESCRIPTION:Learn More\nIn 1983 ACWS began with a box of files and nine founding shelters who recognized that with their combined strengths\, passion and dedication\, they were stronger. 40 years later\, the ACWS is 40 members strong and is Alberta’s leading body of action against gender-based violence. \nJoin us in celebration to honour our 40th anniversary and in solidarity as we look to the future with renewed focus on our vision for a world free of gender-based violence and abuse. \nAs ACWS’s signature fundraising event\, Gifts of Hope raises crucial funds to support our programs and services\, including training and advocacy for the shelter sector\, increased access and support for survivors of gender-based violence\, and our violence prevention programming. \n  \nBiggest thanks to our sponsors: \n           
URL:https://acws.ca/event/gifts-of-hope-2024-marking-milestones-and-igniting-change-event/
LOCATION:Edmonton Convention Centre\, 9797 Jasper Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 1N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250305T170000
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SUMMARY:Gifts of Hope 2025
DESCRIPTION:As ACWS’s signature fundraising event\, Gifts of Hope raises crucial funds to support our programs and services\, including training and advocacy for the shelter sector\, increased access and support for survivors of gender-based violence\, and our violence prevention programming.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/gifts-of-hope-2025/
LOCATION:The Art Gallery of Alberta\, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 2C1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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