Compassionate Action: Transforming the World Together
2025-05-14 - 2025-05-15 | Virtual, Canada
The Compassionate Action: Transforming the World Together virtual conference, organized by the Charter for Compassion, unites diverse sectors, such as Arts, Business, Education, and Social Justice. This two-day event from May 14th – 15th serves as a dynamic platform for sharing insights and actionable ideas to promote a more compassionate and equitable world.
Participants will engage in online sessions, workshops, and panel discussions designed to inspire and galvanize meaningful change. Emphasizing the principles of empathy, justice, and interconnectedness, each session blends theoretical insights with practical strategies.
Attendees will connect with thought leaders and explore collaboration opportunities, fostering a community committed to compassion. By embracing diverse perspectives, the conference aims to create a ripple effect of positive change, reflecting the Charter’s vision for a world guided by compassion in all actions.
We’re thrilled to both be a sponsor of the conference, and have two FIT sessions in the line-up. You can read about who will be presenting and the topics below.
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Join us for a virtual coffee chat unpacking ethical dilemmas
2025-05-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
Shifting global priorities and funding uncertainties are creating a more complex environment to secure resources for global health and gender equality programming. Join colleagues from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT on May 14 for an open conversation discussing ethical dilemmas, experiences and advice. Participants will be invited to join small breakout groups, fostering meaningful and productive discussions in a safe and supportive environment.
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McGill’s Introduction to Gender Equality and Global Health course
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-23 | Virtual, Canada
Join us for McGill’s Introduction to Gender Equality and Global Health course
May 20–23, 2025 | Online Only
Gender influences every aspect of health, including access to care, exposure to risk, and outcomes. This four-day online course examines how gender norms and inequalities impact global health, offering practical tools to develop programs and policies that are gender-responsive and transformative.
Whether you work in policy, programming, or research, this course will provide you with the foundational knowledge and skills to integrate gender considerations more effectively into your work. Topics include maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive rights, nutrition, gender-based violence, and more—taught through real-world case studies and interactive sessions.
No previous gender expertise required—just a commitment to health equity.
Register now: mcgill.ca/summerinstitute-globalhealth
Spots are limited—secure yours today!

McGill Summer Institutes in Global Health: May 20 - June 13, 2025
2025-05-20 - 2025-06-13 | Virtual & In-person course offerings
We are thrilled to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Summer Institutes in 2025! Over the past decade, we have proudly delivered short courses designed for students and professionals alike. In 2025, we will offer 16 courses in a combination of online, in-person, and hybrid formats. These courses provide valuable professional development opportunities for individuals working in universities, clinical settings, research institutes, non-profit organizations, and industry. They also serve as excellent supplemental learning for students eager to deepen their knowledge.
Registration now open for the 2025 McGill Summer Institutes in Global Health

Moving the Needle: Reimagining Canada’s Development and Humanitarian Engagement
2025-05-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 1K6, Canada
This event will be available in-person and online. Free to attend.
Co-hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University.
In a world marked by rising conflict, fragile states, and unprecedented humanitarian challenges, Canada must rethink how it engages globally. How can we ensure that our foreign policy delivers real results, advances peace and security, and supports those most affected by crises?
At this event, we launch the report: Moving the Needle: Reimagining Canada’s Development and Humanitarian Engagement. Drawing on insights from a dialogue series led by NPSIA, the report provides a refreshed vision for Canada’s international engagement — one that’s rooted in clear purpose and principled action. From safeguarding civilians to supporting innovation, peacebuilding, and inclusive growth, this is a roadmap to sharpen Canada’s global impact.
Join policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to explore how Canada can deliver meaningful, sustained impact in fragile and conflict-affected contexts — and what it will take to translate bold ideas into action.
Register here.
Read the report summary here.
The event will be conducted in English. Light refreshments will be provided.
Speakers
Dr. Valerie Percival, Associate Professor and Associate Director, NPSIA, Carleton University
Kate Higgins, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperation Canada
Teddy Y. Samy, Director and Professor of International Affairs, NPSIA, Carleton University
Chinelo Agom-Eze, Ph.D., Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Robert Greenhill, Executive Chair, Global Canada
Louise Holt, Former Director General, Global Affairs Canada
Read our speakers’ bios here.

Spotlight on Women’s and Girls’ Causes: Landscape Analysis and Funding Strategies
2025-06-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual, Canada
Women and girls face unique challenges compared to their male counterparts, such as gender pay inequity and lack of access to reproductive health services. While awareness of these disparities has grown, organizations that support women’s and girls’ causes still receive less than 2% of overall charitable giving, according to the Women & Girls Index 2024.
Join Stanford Social Innovation Review and DAFgiving360™ for Spotlight on Women’s and Girls’ Causes: Landscape Analysis and Funding Strategies, a complimentary webinar, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
In the live 60-minute program, you will:

Gain deep insight into the current philanthropic landscape for women’s and girls’ organizations
Discover modern approaches to empowering women and girls—and the metrics that define success
Learn how donors can support these causes in a tax-efficient and mission-aligned way

Sign up today for this deep dive on women’s and girls’ causes and find out what’s working, where the gaps remain, and how you can support women’s and girl’s organizations.

Empowered Worldview: Evidence of Faith-based Programming on Mindsets and Child Well-being in Rural Tanzania
2025-06-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual, Canada
Can faith-based mindset shifts improve child health outcomes? Join World Vision Canada and the Joint Learning Initiative on Faith & Local Communities to explore new evidence from a multi-year, mixed-methods study on the Empowered Worldview program, highlighting its impacts on hope, self-efficacy and well-being in rural Tanzania.
From 2019 to 2024, World Vision International partnered with researchers from the University of Alberta and the Ifakara Health Institute in Tanzania to study the impact of the Empowered Worldview (EWV) program, a faith-based behaviour change model that fosters spiritual renewal and mindset transformation. Conducted in two rural districts in Tanzania, this mixed-methods research tested the EWV Theory of Change.
Program leaders, along with researchers from the University of Alberta, will present qualitative and quantitative insights, highlighting the EWV model’s positive influence on hope, self-efficacy, self-reliance and child well-being. The event will also examine how faith, household income and food security shaped participants’ experiences of change.
“Empowered Worldview is a fascinating instance of how spiritual renewal can be paired with livelihood transformation as people build better futures for their children and their communities” ~ Dr. Amy Kaler, University of Alberta, Professor of Sociology

Disappearing Data: Implications and Actions for Global Health in a New Era - Webinar 1
2025-06-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual, Canada
The data landscape is changing. In February 2025, the Demographic Health Survey (DHS) Program, a major source of demographic and health data in many countries, saw its funding discontinued. This means that the program no longer enables new data collection, funds data analyses, publishes reports, facilitates dissemination activities, or supports capacity strengthening efforts in more than 25 countries globally. Increasingly, partners are wondering about the vulnerability of global health data sources, at the same time as there are increasing concerns about data privacy and how information may be used. In response, CanWaCH is hosting a two-part discussion series, which will be followed by a collection of resources and tools for partners interested in and affected by these changes.
This webinar will focus on contextualizing the impacts and implications of the DHS termination and discuss actions that stakeholders are taking or could take to ensure the availability and reliability of global health data. Concerns about data preservation and access will also be explored. The session will be both informational and an opportunity for CanWaCH members and partners to share insights and discuss possible actions related to global health data.
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Results Canada's Annual General Meeting (AGM)
2025-06-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual, Canada
Results Canada’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up on June 11, 2025, at 7pm ET (5:00 pm MT, 4:00 pm PT). This special annual session is an opportunity to look back at the past year, and to look ahead as we work to carve out space for hope and to push for progress in the effort to end extreme poverty.

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PSEAH Dialogue
2025-06-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual, Canada
Join Us for a Virtual Dialogue on Strengthening Collective Action in Preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH)
This event will bring together sector leaders, government officials, and PSEAH advocates to discuss urgent challenges and explore collaborative solutions to address sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment within the Canadian international cooperation sector.
Engage with key partners as we work to regain momentum and strengthen our collective efforts in preventing and addressing PSEAH.
Register on this page to join this virtual dialogue. More details and agenda to come.

Made possible in part thanks to the generous support of the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada.
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Ready, Set, Implement: A PMNCH High-Impact Dialogue Series to accelerate action to reduce maternal, newborn and child mortality
2025-06-16 08:00 - 09:30 | Virtual, Canada
Nourishing Progress: Delivering on Nutrition Commitments for Maternal and Newborn Health

Join us for the fifth PMNCH Ready, Set, Implement high-impact dialogue, “Nourishing Progress: Delivering on Nutrition Commitments for Maternal and Newborn Health,” a strategic post-N4G and post-WHA78 conversation. With just five years to 2030, this high-level virtual event brings together global leaders to explore how nutrition can accelerate progress on SDGs 3.1 and 3.2. Together, we will unpack policy and financing solutions to turn global nutrition pledges into measurable country action and ensure maternal and newborn health is at the heart of nutrition strategies.

Disappearing Data: Implications and Actions for Global Health in a New Era - Webinar 2
2025-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, Canada
The data landscape is changing. In February 2025, the Demographic Health Survey (DHS) Program, a major source of demographic and health data in many countries, saw its funding discontinued. This means that the program no longer enables new data collection, funds data analyses, publishes reports, facilitates dissemination activities, or supports capacity strengthening efforts in more than 25 countries globally. Increasingly, partners are wondering about the vulnerability of global health data sources, at the same time as there are increasing concerns about data privacy and how information may be used. In response, CanWaCH is hosting a two-part discussion series, which will be followed by a collection of resources and tools for partners interested in and affected by these changes.
This webinar will zoom out to present the larger demographic health data landscape and ecosystem. This will include an overview of what remains from the DHS Program, and how gaps might be addressed. External guest speakers will be invited to share their perspectives on how demographic health data systems might be reimagined, focused on themes of cost efficiencies, data quality, sustainability and local ownership. This conversation will build on the June 11th webinar and support members to identify relevant next steps.
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Reproductive Justice without Borders
2025-06-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual, Canada
Get ready for an important conversation! We’ll give you more details later – are you ready!

Across the Americas, reproductive justice movements are built not just through protests or policy win but through the everyday, behind-the-scenes labor of organizers, researchers, and communities working across borders.

In Latin America, this work is rooted in decades of transnational feminist dialogue. VITAL is documenting those strategies—so that we can learn from each other, strengthen our movements, and build justice that lasts.

We will have simultaneous interpretation in English and Spanish.
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From Policy to Impact: Canada's Role in Global Health
2025-07-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual, Canada
Join us for an interactive conversation with the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) hosted by the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) that pulls back the curtain on how global health policy becomes real-world impact — and where Canada fits into the picture.
Guiding the conversation will be Megan Aikens, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Gender Equality at CanWaCH. With deep expertise in advocacy, stakeholder engagement and global health strategy, Megan will lead a dynamic dialogue exploring how Canada’s commitments to gender equality and health intersect with shifting global priorities. Whether you work in international development or are simply curious about how advocacy shapes global change, this session will offer space to reflect, connect and get a behind-the-scenes look at Canada’s role in the world.
Event Details:
Date: July 10
Time: 12:00 PM CST
Location: Online (Zoom)
Register here!
Note: Zoom link will be sent to you after registration, close to the event. If you have any questions, kindly email membership@saskcic.org

2025 ARC Survey Drop-in session
2025-07-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual, Canada
Come talk to our team to learn about the 2025 ARC survey, get clarifications or support on technical issues.
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UNA-Canada High-Level Political Forum Virtual Side Event
2025-07-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, Canada
Virtual Side Event at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2025

“Equity at the Core, Evidence in Action: Canadian Youth Shaping a Sustainable and Inclusive Tomorrow”
July 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Online (link in bio) – Open to all!
Hosted by @unacanada, this dynamic event brings together powerful youth voices from across Canada to share solutions rooted in equity, lived experience, and science.
From digital justice to cultural healing, gender equity to economic resilience, our delegates and panelists are building the future – one solution at a time. The event will feature powerful youth presentations, rapid-fire panels, and interactive Q&A.
Let’s centre youth in action and ensure no one is left behind.

Zoom link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81295839981

New Maternal and Child Mortality Estimates and their programmatic implications for countries in the African region
2025-07-29 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual, Canada
This is a joint webinar organized by WHO AFRO, UNFPA ESARO and WCARO, and UNICEF ESARO and WCARO on new estimates of maternal and infant mortality. We would like to share the methodology used to obtain the mortality estimates, as well as the current mortality situation and lessons learned from different countries.
Please find below the information and link for registration.

Date: July 29, 9:00 a.m. EST
Location: Online

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Towards Equitable Engagement: Lessons from an ICN Research Project
2025-07-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual, Canada
Join us July 29th at 12:00PM (EST) for an important discussion on fostering more just and equitable public engagement practices.
This webinar highlights key insights from a recent Inter-Council Network research project examining how organizations in the international cooperation sector are applying decolonial, anti-racist, and feminist approaches to public engagement.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and gain invaluable insights!
Register and join us to hear from voices in the international cooperation sector as we explore critical questions surrounding equitable public engagement!
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TRAINING - Ready, Set, Influence: Navigating Government Relations with a New Parliament
2025-07-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual, Canada
With a new Canadian government now in place, civil society organizations must act strategically to ensure their priorities remain visible and influential. Effective advocacy begins with a clear understanding of political systems and the ability to build trusted relationships with decision-makers.
Join Results Canada’s Advocacy Accelerator for Ready, Set, Influence: Navigating Government Relations with a New Parliament, a half-day capacity-development advocacy training on government relations in this new context.
Designed to support individuals from civil society organizations working in advocacy, policy, and communications in the non-profit sector in Canada, this interactive workshop offers a practical professional development opportunity for organizations navigating the new Carney government, non-partisan engagement, and the public service.
Over 3 hours, you will learn how to:

engage in the new political landscape and parliamentary structure,
identify key points of entry and build long-term relationships with parliamentarians and policymakers, including Global Affairs Canada, and
sharpen your advocacy strategy to achieve impact and change.

Whether you’re new to advocacy or refining an existing advocacy strategy, this training supports building institutional and individual capacity to influence change effectively in a shifting political and policy environment.
Register by July 18 for early bird pricing!

Localization as a Tool for Change: The importance of leading from the ground up for refugee and IDP education and advocacy
2025-08-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual, Canada
With global cuts to humanitarian and development aid at a time when the need for funding has never been greater, how can we ensure the needs of refugees and internally displaced people are met, especially when it comes to education? Girls who receive an education have more opportunities to reach their full potential. They live healthier lives, wait longer to start a family, usually have fewer children, and are more likely to ensure their children attend school. Local organizations supporting refugees and internally displaced people are working on the frontline to provide essential educational services to fill this gap, but more assistance and resources are needed to expand their formidable efforts. Localization calls us to shift power to local actors and that includes centering the knowledge and leadership of refugee communities themselves, especially women and girls, who are often the most affected yet least heard.

Oxfam Canada will be in conversation with our Geared for Success partners to highlight the importance of localized, gender-responsive education initiatives for refugees and internally displaced people, especially women and girls. Hear directly from those working in South Sudan and Uganda on how they navigate ensuring a community-led and driven approach is taken in their work and advocacy.
Speakers:

Amer Ruben Nhial, Roving Gender Officer, Oxfam South Sudan
Cleto Ireneo Kunda, Executive Director, Hope Agency for Relief and Development (HARD)
Nubuhoro Dinah, Geared for Success Project Officer, RELON Uganda

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Webinar Wednesdays: Suing for Silence- Sexual Violence and Defamation Law in Canada
2025-08-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual, Canada
Join us on Wednesday, August 6th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Suing for Silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law in Canada, featuring Dr. Mandi Gray from Trent University.
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
12 – 1:30pm MST
Mandi Gray’s book Suing for Silence critically examines how abusive men can use defamation lawsuits as a weapon against anyone who attempts to hold them accountable. In Canada, formal reports to the police or other institutions such as universities are not protected from lawsuits for defamation or malicious prosecution. Advocates and lawyers who specialize in sexual violence have noted a rise in the use of civil legal action by men accused of sexual violence within the last decade. In this talk, Dr. Gray will use examine critical feminist perspective to explain how the failure for institutions such as police and the courts to respond to reports of sexual violence can make survivors and their supporters vulnerable to retaliatory lawsuits. She argues that if these lawsuits are to continue, we will risk witnessing the disappearance of sexual violence discourse and is yet another barrier to consider before making a formal report.
About the Speaker
Dr. Mandi Gray is an assistant professor at Trent University in the Sociology department. Mandi has worked with women and girls involved in the legal system since 2008. Suing for Silence is her first book. She is also the primary subject and impact producer of the 2018 documentary film Slut or Nut The Diary of a Rape Trial. Her work has appeared in publications including Toronto Star, CBC, Globe and Mail and Toronto Life. Mandi is originally from Winnipeg but has called Toronto home since 2013, where she lives with her sassy little dog CeCe. www.mandigray.com
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Webinar Wednesdays: Understanding the Health, Educational, Judicial, and Social Outcomes of Manitoba Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence
2025-08-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual, Canada
Join us on Wednesday, August 13th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Understanding the Health, Educational, Judicial, and Social Outcomes of Manitoba Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence, featuring Dr. Kelly Russell from the University of Manitoba.
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
12 – 1:30pm MST
During this talk, we will develop an understanding how intimate partner violence in the home can affect children’s physical, mental, educational, judicial, and social outcomes as they transition into adolescence and young adulthood compared to their peers who were not exposed to intimate partner violence. We will also learn how administrative data can be used to conduct longitudinal studies.
About the Speaker
Dr. Kelly Russell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health at the Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba and holds an adjunct appointment in the Department of Community Health Sciences. She is a research scientist at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba. She has held the Robert Wallace Cameron Endowed Chair in Evidence Based Medicine since 2019.
She completed her PhD in epidemiology at the University of Calgary and a post-doctoral fellowship in sport-related traumatic brain injuries at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. Since arriving at University of Manitoba in 2012, she has developed a research program in pediatric injuries, with a concentration in pedatric sport-related concussions. Starting in 2020, Dr Russell applied her skills to developed a second research program in intimate partner violence and brain injuries. She is also interested in the long-term outcomes of children who grow up in households where intimate partner violence occurs. Her research is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Research Manitoba and the National Football League Scientific Advisory Board.
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How NGOs Work in a Troubled Environment?
2025-08-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual, Canada
As we approach World Humanitarian Day 2025, Humanity & Inclusion Canada warmly invites you to join us for a free webinar on the daily challenges faced by frontline humanitarian workers.
Hear from four experts who will share their firsthand experiences addressing urgent crises, from refugees in Kenya grappling with funding cuts, to people with disabilities in Afghanistan facing stigma, aid workers navigating political and security challenges in Yemen, and the relentless violence against staff and civilians in Gaza.
Meet the panelists:

Caleb Omollo, HI Project Chief, Kenya
Mahpekai Sediqi, Director, Kabul Orthopedic Organization, Afghanistan
Reshma Azmi, HI Country Director, Yemen
Zaid Am Ali, HI Advocacy Officer, Palestine

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Webinar Wednesdays: Shame-To-Guilt and Stalking- Exploring Two Forms of Intimate Partner Violence among Sexual and Gender Minorities and Women Living Rurally
2025-08-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual, Canada
Join us on Wednesday, August 20th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Shame-To-Guilt and Stalking: Exploring Two Forms of Intimate Partner Violence among Sexual and Gender Minorities and Women Living Rurally, featuring Stefan Kurbatfinski from the University of Calgary.
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
12 – 1:30pm MST
Intimate partner abusers often use shaming tactics to guilt their partner(s), a dynamic this team terms “shame-to-guilt”. Abused individuals who are made to feel ashamed or guilty may be less likely to disclose their experiences of violence, leave the abusive relationship, or prioritize their personal health, thereby sustaining the abusive bond. On the other hand, stalking, which is related to some degree of surveillance and monitoring, is a form of proximity-seeking intimate partner violence (IPV) that is equally detrimental to one’s quality of life and allows the abusive partner to maintain connection to their partner(s). Both shame-to-guilt and stalking are subtle yet harmful forms of IPV that warrant closer attention. For sexual and gender minorities and women living rurally, groups that face unique vulnerabilities such as homophobia and geographic isolation, respectively, shame-to-guilt and stalking can manifest uniquely. This webinar will (1) examine how these forms of IPV can manifest in these groups through the voices of those with lived experiences and relevant service providers and (2) offer practical strategies to improve support and service delivery.
About the Speaker
Stefan Kurbatfinski, BSc, is a 4th year Doctoral Student in the Department of Community Health Sciences Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is committed to conducting research that targets and identifies health disparities among families experiencing vulnerabilities, with emphasis among sexual and gender minority groups. Mr. Kurbatfinski has a planned post-doctoral position at the University of Toronto in which he hopes to further investigate longitudinal parent-child development among sexual and gender minority parents and their children.
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Webinar Wednesdays: Reclaim- Financial Advocacy for Trafficked Victims of Coerced and Fraudulent Debt
2025-08-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual, Canada
Join us on Wednesday, August 27th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Reclaim: Financial Advocacy for Trafficked Victims of Coerced and Fraudulent Debt, featuring Julie Moore and Gursharon Singh from Victim Services Toronto.
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
12 – 1:30pm MST
Reclaim supports human trafficking survivors by working with Canadian creditors to remove coercive and fraudulent debts from the victims name. The program is national in scope, supporting survivors across Canada. The webinar will provide insight into the financial implications of human trafficking as well as best practices and the impact of coerced debt removal on the healing journey for survivors.
About the Speakers
Julie Moore – Director, Anti-Human Trafficking Programs
Julie is a dedicated advocate with over 13 years experience working with survivors of human trafficking and exploitation. With extensive front line experience, she recognizes the importance of immediate and seamless supports being available for survivors to access. Julie has had the privilege of supporting many resilient and courageous individuals as they navigate their journey of healing. Julie works from a trauma informed strength based perspective to empower survivors to rebuild their lives. Julie is an active member on multiple community committees focusing on advocacy, collaboration and education to support individuals impacted by human trafficking.
Gursharon Singh – Financial Advocacy Coordinator
Gursharon Singh is the Financial Advocacy Coordinator at Victim Services Toronto. She joined the Reclaim program in January 2023 after a decade of leadership experience in the financial services and non-profit sector. Gursharon is a graduate of the Assaulted Women and Children’s Counsellor/Advocate program and works to raise awareness of the opportunities to better meet the financial needs of survivors.
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NCTR Education Presentations: Part 1: The History of the Residential School System
2025-09-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, Canada
Special 3-Part Learning Series
Join our special 3-part learning series, “Understanding the Residential School System: From Historical Legacy to Ongoing Impacts, Reconciliation, and Resilience,” offered exclusively in September 2025 via Zoom. Designed primarily for businesses and organizations to educate their staff, this series is open to all for a cost of $1000 per organization. Links for the Zoom sessions will be provided once an organization has secured their spot. Please note, this series will not be recorded and it will not be possible to access a previous session if an organization registers after the series has begun. More details on each session are provided below.
Part 1: The History of the Residential School System
How the system came to be, what the experience was like, and the legal fall-out of the system (the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation).

Date: September 2, 2025
Time: 12PM CDT

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Let's Chat Gender Equity
2025-09-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, Canada
Spur Change invites small and medium-sized organizations (SMOs) and anyone else interested in the topic across Canada and abroad to take part in a conversation series on promoting gender equity in international cooperation. This community discussion series centers on gender equity through an intersectional lens and will be a knowledge sharing moment for the SMO speakers who will present new ideas and examples on how to implement gender innovative strategies in their own projects and programs.
Main Objectives

Highlight intersectional approaches to promoting gender equity implemented by Canadian SMOs and their partners.
Learn from case study examples, tools and methods for promoting gender equity and their applicability to future projects
Promote knowledge sharing within the SMO community and encourage open discussion amongst peers.

September 3 : Gender Equity and Engaging Men and Boys
Speakers:

Darcy Ataman, Make Music Matter
Kamilla Pinter, HealthBridge Foundation of Canada
Caroline Pugeni, SCORE Against Poverty

Read their full biographies and learn more about their work by clicking here.
Each session will be one hour and will take place from 12 noon – 1 pm EDT (9 am – 10 am PDT) over Zoom. The link will be provided after registration. Each speaker will have 10 minutes to present their work at the intersection of gender equity and the topic of the day and the remainder of the session will be a Q&A with participants. Please also note that this webinar will have simultaneous interpretation FR-EN.
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Webinar Wednesdays: Rethinking Help-Seeking and Community Responsibility- Canadian Women’s Experiences of Intimate Parter Stalking
2025-09-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual, Canada
Join us on Wednesday, September 3rd, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Rethinking Help-Seeking and Community Responsibility: Canadian Women’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Stalking featuring Olivia Peters from the University of Guelph.
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
12 – 1:30pm MST
This webinar presents findings from a Canadian research study on intimate partner stalking (IPS), centering women’s experiences of victimization and help-seeking. It explores how women conceptualize stalking, risk, and responsibility, offering insight into the lived realities of IPS. This presentation aims to spark thoughtful discussion about the future of IPS responses, including legal definitions, risk assessment practices, and the role of community supports.
About the Speaker
Olivia Peters is a PhD candidate (ABD) in Sociology at the University of Guelph, researching intimate partner stalking, risk, and help-seeking. She serves as a consultant and on-screen expert for true crime media. Her academic work contributes to research on intimate partner violence and women’s health and wellbeing. Olivia currently holds an Alliance against Violence and Adversity (AVA) internship with the Sagesse Domestic Violence Prevention Society.
She is passionate about interdisciplinary, community-based research and victim/survivor advocacy. Her experience spans anti-violence research at local, national, and international levels. She has served on academic and community boards, informed public health policy, and contributed to multiple research ethics boards.
Olivia is the recipient of the 2024–25 Ontario Women’s Health Scholars Award (PhD) and has received both Master’s and Doctoral scholarships from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.
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World Sexual Health Day 2025
2025-09-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual, Canada
We invite you to celebrate World Sexual Health Day, with the Women’s Health Research Institute. World Sexual Health Day (WSHD) is recognized each year on September 4 and is managed by the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS), a global organization dedicated to promoting a world where everyone has access to sexual health, justice, rights and pleasure.
Through our WSHD event, we aim to uphold WAS’s mission by raising awareness and fostering dialogue around this year’s theme: Sexual Justice: What Can We Do? —highlighting the importance of equity and autonomy in all aspects of sexual well-being.
This free hybrid event will feature special guests from Options for Sexual Health and the Sexual Health And Genito-Pelvic pain Knowledge Empowerment (SHAPE) Hub. We’ll be showcasing rapid-fire presentations on sexual and reproductive health research led by trainees.
Event details for #WorldSexualHealthDay2025:
Time: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm PST
Date: Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Where: The event will be held both virtually via Zoom and in person at SHY D308 on the Oak Street Campus (4500 Oak Street).

We look forward to celebrating World Sexual Health Day 2025 with you!

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Special 3-Part Learning Series: Part 2: Ongoing Colonial Impacts of the Residential School System
2025-09-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, Canada
Special 3-Part Learning Series
Join our special 3-part learning series, “Understanding the Residential School System: From Historical Legacy to Ongoing Impacts, Reconciliation, and Resilience,” offered exclusively in September 2025 via Zoom. Designed primarily for businesses and organizations to educate their staff, this series is open to all for a cost of $1000 per organization. Links for the Zoom sessions will be provided once an organization has secured their spot. Please note, this series will not be recorded and it will not be possible to access a previous session if an organization registers after the series has begun. More details on each session are provided below.
Part 2: Ongoing Colonial Impacts of the Residential School System
A look at the impacts of the system including intergenerational trauma, the Sixties Scoop, the child welfare system, MMWIG2S+, forced sterilizations, and other systemic injustices such as food and housing shortages, and a look at how healing can begin.

Date: September 9, 2025
Time: 12PM CDT

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