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SUMMARY:The Ongoing Legacy of the Residential School System through Child Welfare
DESCRIPTION:English with French and ASL interpretation. \n\n\n\n\nThis session will look at the direct throughline from the residential school system to the Sixties Scoop through to the overwhelming number of Indigenous children in child welfare today\, including the directly related aspect of forced and coerced sterilizations of Indigenous women. CFS worker Roxanne Balan will moderate a discussion between Residential School Survivor Vivian Ketchum and reproductive justice support worker Shelby Ponace. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/the-ongoing-legacy-of-the-residential-school-system-through-child-welfare/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072337
CREATED:20250811T172845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T172845Z
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SUMMARY:Uncovering the Truth: Ground Searches
DESCRIPTION:English with French and ASL interpretation. \n\n\n\n\nThis session will look into the technicalities of what a ground search constitutes and many of the questions around why and how they should be done. The conversation will combine the lived experience of Residential School Survivors Francis Dickie Yuzicapi and Jacquie Bouvier with the technical expertise of moderator Bryton Bigelow. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/uncovering-the-truth-ground-searches/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250922T140000
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SUMMARY:Surviving the Residential School System
DESCRIPTION:English with French and ASL interpretation. \n\n\n\n\nThis session will consider the reason why we say “Survivor” rather than “graduate”\, and how many Survivors of residential schools found solace through the media of sports and the arts. Artist and Residential School Survivor Antoine Mountain and author Janice Forsyth will be joined in conversation with moderator Dr. Vanessa Watts. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/surviving-the-residential-school-system/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTSTAMP:20260622T072337
CREATED:20250925T135435Z
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UID:10002735-1758499200-1758931199@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Truth and Reconciliation Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:Truth and Reconciliation Week 2025 is a transformative five-day journey for students (grades 1-12)\, educators\, and the broader community to engage with the poignant history and enduring spirit of First Nations\, Inuit\, and Métis peoples. \nExplore interactive workshops\, witness the profound “The Gifts We Carry” youth empowerment gathering\, engage in meaningful dialogues\, and contribute to our collective path toward reconciliation. \n\nSeptember 22 to 26\n\n\n\n\n\n\n+ IN PERSON Youth Empowerment Gathering on September 18th (Halifax) & Live Broadcast from Parliament Hill on September 30th (Ottawa)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis free\, online educational program is brought to you by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Programming is available in English\, French\, and ASL. \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/truth-and-reconciliation-week-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTSTAMP:20260622T072337
CREATED:20250818T182545Z
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SUMMARY:CanWaCH Academy 2025
DESCRIPTION:Brush off your favourite notebooks this back-to-school season — the CanWaCH Academy returns from September 22 to 25! Shaped by the theme Adapting to Change: Strengthening Capacity in a Shifting World\, this year’s sessions are designed to help members adapt and respond to a rapidly changing world. From navigating advocacy in a shifting geopolitical landscape to building strategies for impactful storytelling\, the Academy will offer timely\, skills-based learning to support resilience and strengthen capacity.  \nAs humanitarian needs increase and more members work in fragile and crisis-affected settings\, the Academy will also explore how we can collaborate more effectively to support women\, children and adolescents in the most challenging contexts. \nView the CanWaCH Academy program and register today 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/canwach-academy-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,CanWaCH Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T153000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072337
CREATED:20250825T162336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T162336Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: Insights from the Brazilian Unified Health System
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, September 17th\, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Insights from the Brazilian Unified Health System\, featuring Mayara Alves Luis from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES)\, Brazil. \nWednesday\, September 17th\, 2025 \n12 – 1:30pm MST \nViolence is a major public health concern with far-reaching consequences for individuals\, families\, and communities. In Brazil\, the public health system plays a central role in both responding to and preventing violence. Through a combination of surveillance\, care\, intersectoral collaboration\, and public policies\, Brazil has developed unique approaches and lessons that can inform broader global efforts in addressing violence as a public health issue. During the webinar\, we will explore: 1) understanding violence as a public health issue\, 2) epidemiological data and surveillance systems\, 3) the role of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS)\, 4) intersectoral strategies and policies\, 5) challenges and gaps\, and 6) lessons learned and international relevance. \nAbout the Speaker \nMayara Alves Luis holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Public Health from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES)\, Brazil. She is a member of the Laboratory of Studies on Violence\, Health\, and Accidents (LAVISA)\, where she contributes to research on violence prevention and public health. Currently\, she works as a nurse in the Violence Prevention Unit in Vitória\, Espírito Santo. She also serves as a technical adviser at the General Coordination for Epidemiological Surveillance and Violence Prevention at the Brazilian Ministry of Health. Her work focuses on strengthening epidemiological surveillance to support violence prevention efforts. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-insights-from-the-brazilian-unified-health-system/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072337
CREATED:20250902T113809Z
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UID:10002711-1758103200-1758108600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Funding Health\, Advancing LGBTIQ Equality: Why the Global Fund Matters Now
DESCRIPTION:This event will include simultaneous English/French interpretation. \nJoin the HIV Legal Network and the Stephen Lewis Foundation for a vital conversation on why the Global Fund’s replenishment is crucial for LGBTIQ health and rights worldwide. \nWhat to expect: \n\nLearn how the Global Fund to Fight AIDS\, TB and Malaria supports LGBTIQ communities.\nHear directly from LGBTIQ leaders in Uganda\, Côte d’Ivoire\, and Ukraine about its impact on their work.\nDiscover how Canadian organizations and individuals can push for bold action from our government to ensure strong funding.\n\nWhy now? The Trump Administration’s cuts to global HIV and LGBTIQ funding have left countless communities without lifesaving programs. With many grassroots organizations under threat\, the Global Fund remains a lifeline. But its future depends on strong pledges from donor countries to keep the work fully funded. \nThis year\, Canada will decide its next three year pledge. With competing priorities before MPs and the Prime Minister\, our voices are needed more than ever to call for bold Canadian leadership in global health and equality. \nWho should attend? The event is open to all\, with a focus on how Canadian organizations and individuals can take action to support Global Fund replenishment. \nFeaturing: \n\nDr. Notisha Massaquoi\, Assistant Professor at University of Toronto– Scarborough\, Founder and Director of the Black Health Equity Lab (moderator)\nClaudia Ahumada\, Manager\, Civil Society and Communities Advocacy\, Global Fund\nAllan Mwasa\, Strategic Initiatives Executive\, Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG)\nLenny Emson\, Member Expert of the National Expert Group on LGBTQI+ Health and Rights in Ukraine and Board Member of Outright International\nTBC\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/funding-health-advancing-lgbtiq-equality-why-the-global-fund-matters-now/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072337
CREATED:20250703T145617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T145617Z
UID:10002643-1758027600-1758031200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:NCTR Education Presentations: Part 3: Reconciliation and Resilience: Moving Forward Together
DESCRIPTION:Special 3-Part Learning Series\nJoin 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. \nPart 3: Reconciliation and Resilience: Moving Forward Together\nWhat reconciliation can look like through the lens of Indigenous legal rights\, allyship\, and confronting residential school denialism. \n\nDate: September 16\, 2025\nTime: 12PM CDT\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/nctr-education-presentations-part-3-reconciliation-and-resilience-moving-forward-together/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250912T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072337
CREATED:20250828T132235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T132235Z
UID:10002697-1757689200-1757692800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:New Innovations to Reduce Maternal and Child Mortality: Tools to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
DESCRIPTION:Please join the UBC Department of Pediatrics and Institute for Global Health for a Pediatric Grand \nRounds by Dr. Stephen Rulisa\, visiting professor and clinician from Rwanda\, on “New Innovations to Reduce Maternal and Child Mortality: Tools to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”. \nLearning objectives: \n\nHighlight global trends in maternal and child mortality in relation to SDG targets.\nDiscuss innovative technologies\, interventions\, and strategies to reduce maternal and child mortality.\n\nEveryone is welcome! We would love to see you in-person at the Chan Centre at BCCHR\, but if you are unable to attend\, the Zoom details are provided here.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/new-innovations-to-reduce-maternal-and-child-mortality-tools-to-achieve-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs/
LOCATION:The Chan Centre for Family Health Centre Education\, 950 West 28th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072338
CREATED:20250904T141100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T141100Z
UID:10002713-1757611800-1757619000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Global Reads - AKFC's Book Club (September Edition)
DESCRIPTION:We live in a time of complex\, interconnected challenges — where traditional solutions often fall short and real change demands new ways of thinking and acting. Join AKFC for an evening of thought-provoking discussions about Everyday Habits for Transforming Systems: The Catalytic Power of Radical Engagement. This book is a powerful exploration of how everyday habits can spark transformation in the systems that shape our lives. \nIn this session\, celebrated author and systems change expert\, Adam Kahane will be joined by The Honourable Farah Mohamed\, to discuss how everyday practices of radical engagement can help us tackle today’s most urgent challenges. Together\, they will lead attendees in a dialogue on what it takes to shift entrenched systems by leaning into collaboration\, curiosity\, and resilience. \nIf you’re passionate about creating positive change\, working across differences\, and finding practical ways to transform complex challenges\, this event is for you. \nAdditional information for attendees:\n\nWhen you register\, please indicate your interest in attending in-person at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat or attending online (Zoom) by selecting the relevant ticket option.\nNetworking/Refreshments: In-person attendees are encouraged to participate in an informal networking session and enjoy refreshments after the event.\nPlease note that this event will be offered in English only.\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/global-reads-akfcs-book-club-september-edition/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250910T153000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072338
CREATED:20250825T161544Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: U.S. Pregnancy-Associated Suicide
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, September 10th\, as the AVA Webinar Series presents U.S. Pregnancy-Associated Suicide\, featuring Dr. Qing Li from Rocky Mountain Regional Chapter of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (RM-SAHM) in Denver\, Colorado. \nWednesday\, September 10th\, 2025 \n12 – 1:30pm MST \nPregnancy-associated suicide is a leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S. Intimate partner adversity (IPA)\, including conflict\, violence\, and relationship breakdown\, is a common factor in female suicides and worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional study examined trends and circumstances of pregnancy-associated suicide from 2018 to 2022 using data from the U.S. National Violent Death Reporting System. We analyzed 406 incidents across 36 jurisdictions with complete reporting. Annual suicides decreased by 6% from 79 (2018–2019) to 74 (2020–2021)\, then increased by 23% to 91 in 2022. The proportions of IPA and firearm involvement both rose and fell over time (IPA: 45%\, 48%\, 34%; firearms: 37%\, 46%\, 31%). Mental health problems (62%)\, IPA (43%)\, and firearms (39%) were common. Among 529 incidents from 49 jurisdictions\, suicides involving IPA were more likely to include firearms\, alcohol problems\, intent disclosed to a partner (all p<0.01)\, and homicide-suicide (p=0.04). In 13 homicide-suicides\, 20 children were additional victims. These findings highlight unique risks associated with IPA-related suicides. Screening and interventions targeting mental health\, firearm access\, IPA\, and alcohol use among reproductive-age women may help prevent pregnancy-associated suicide. \nAbout the Speaker \nQing Li\, MD\, DrPH\, is a board member of the Rocky Mountain Regional Chapter of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine in Denver\, Colorado. She is a certified relationship educator and an OB/GYN-trained perinatal and injury epidemiologist\, holding a Doctor of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Li has trained OB/GYNs in China on safe delivery practices and in Mississippi on intimate partner violence screening. Her work focuses on building integrated data systems\, evaluating culturally tailored preventive interventions\, public health laws\, collaborative quality improvement efforts\, and integrated systems of care. She is committed to promoting safe motherhood\, health equity\, relational health\, and family resilience. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-u-s-pregnancy-associated-suicide/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072338
CREATED:20250828T165703Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Chat Gender Equity: Gender Equity\, Climate Action\, and Adaptability
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMain Objectives \n\nHighlight intersectional approaches to promoting gender equity implemented by Canadian SMOs and their partners.\nLearn from case study examples\, tools and methods for promoting gender equity and their applicability to future projects\nPromote knowledge sharing within the SMO community and encourage open discussion amongst peers.\n\n\n\nSeptember 10: Gender Equity\, Climate Action\, and Adaptability \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\nAhumuza Ronah\, Holistic Actions for Development and Empowerment (HADE)\nNicolas Mbengue\, Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles\nAnn Thomson\, Salasan\n\nMore details and bios on the speakers will be shared soon! For now\, check out their work and organizations at the links above. \nEach 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. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/lets-chat-gender-equity-gender-equity-climate-action-and-adaptability/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T143000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072338
CREATED:20250821T132725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T132725Z
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon with Stephen Rulisa: Reading from The Path Less Travelled
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, September 9th\, 2025 at 1:30 PM for a special reading with Dr. Stephen Rulisa\, visiting professor and clinician from Rwanda\, as he shares passages from his new memoir\, The Path Less Travelled. \nDr. Rulisa’s story traces an extraordinary journey—from a nomadic childhood and the hardships of refugee life to becoming a leading voice in medical academia. Orphaned at a young age\, he assumed the role of head of his household\, pursued education against all odds\, and played an active role in Rwanda’s liberation through the Rwandan Patriotic Front movement. His path led him to medical school\, and ultimately\, to shaping the future of medical education in Rwanda. \nPart biography\, part philosophy\, and part call to action\, The Path Less Travelled reflects on resilience\, discipline\, and personal responsibility as the true drivers of success. Rulisa’s reflections speak to young people starting their journey\, those seeking to change course\, and anyone striving to build a purposeful life—one decision at a time. \n\n\n\n\nAt this event\, Dr. Rulisa will share selected passages from his book\, followed by an audience Q&A. \nCopies of The Path Less Travelled will be available for purchase at the event (limited supply)\, and we’ll be raffling off one copy to a lucky attendee. You can also purchase the book online here. \nThis is a free event but please register for your spot \, as space is limited. Food and drinks will be provided for registered guests. \nAbout the author:\nDr. Stephen Rulisais a medical doctor specializing in obstetrics and gynecology\, with a PhD in public health focused on malaria. He is a seasoned clinical researcher with over 18 years of experience in epidemiology and public health\, particularly in reproductive health\, and has a strong interest in health systems strengthening. \nHe has led and collaborated on numerous research projects\, both within Rwanda and in international\, multicenter studies. Currently\, he serves as a clinician and Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Rwanda and holds adjunct appointments at several international universities. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/an-afternoon-with-stephen-rulisa-reading-from-the-path-less-travelled/
LOCATION:BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute\, room 2108\, 938 West 28th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5Z 4H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072338
CREATED:20250703T144923Z
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SUMMARY:Special 3-Part Learning Series: Part 2: Ongoing Colonial Impacts of the Residential School System
DESCRIPTION:Special 3-Part Learning Series\nJoin 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. \nPart 2: Ongoing Colonial Impacts of the Residential School System\nA 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. \n\nDate: September 9\, 2025\nTime: 12PM CDT\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/special-3-part-learning-series-part-2-ongoing-colonial-impacts-of-the-residential-school-system/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250904T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250904T170000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072338
CREATED:20250902T110119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T110119Z
UID:10002709-1756998000-1757005200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:World Sexual Health Day 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThrough 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. \nThis 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. \nEvent details for #WorldSexualHealthDay2025: \nTime: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm PST \nDate: Thursday\, September 4th\, 2025 \nWhere: The event will be held both virtually via Zoom and in person at SHY D308 on the Oak Street Campus (4500 Oak Street). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to celebrating World Sexual Health Day 2025 with you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/world-sexual-health-day-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events,International Days
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250903T153000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072338
CREATED:20250825T160432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T160909Z
UID:10002689-1756908000-1756913400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: Rethinking Help-Seeking and Community Responsibility- Canadian Women’s Experiences of Intimate Parter Stalking
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWednesday\, September 3rd\, 2025 \n12 – 1:30pm MST \nThis 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. \nAbout the Speaker \nOlivia 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. \nShe 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. \nOlivia 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. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-rethinking-help-seeking-and-community-responsibility-canadian-womens-experiences-of-intimate-parter-stalking/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250903T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250903T130000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072338
CREATED:20250828T164726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T175842Z
UID:10002703-1756900800-1756904400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Chat Gender Equity
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMain Objectives \n\nHighlight intersectional approaches to promoting gender equity implemented by Canadian SMOs and their partners.\nLearn from case study examples\, tools and methods for promoting gender equity and their applicability to future projects\nPromote knowledge sharing within the SMO community and encourage open discussion amongst peers.\n\nSeptember 3 : Gender Equity and Engaging Men and Boys \nSpeakers: \n\nDarcy Ataman\, Make Music Matter\nKamilla Pinter\, HealthBridge Foundation of Canada\nCaroline Pugeni\, SCORE Against Poverty\n\nRead their full biographies and learn more about their work by clicking here. \nEach 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. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/lets-chat-gender-equity/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250902T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250902T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072338
CREATED:20250703T144137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T144137Z
UID:10002639-1756818000-1756821600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:NCTR Education Presentations: Part 1: The History of the Residential School System
DESCRIPTION:Special 3-Part Learning Series\nJoin 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. \nPart 1: The History of the Residential School System\nHow 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). \n\nDate: September 2\, 2025\nTime: 12PM CDT\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/nctr-education-presentations-part-1-the-history-of-the-residential-school-system/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T153000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072338
CREATED:20250731T165732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T123856Z
UID:10002665-1756303200-1756308600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: Reclaim- Financial Advocacy for Trafficked Victims of Coerced and Fraudulent Debt
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWednesday\, August 27th\, 2025 \n12 – 1:30pm MST \nReclaim 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. \nAbout the Speakers \nJulie Moore – Director\, Anti-Human Trafficking Programs \nJulie 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. \nGursharon Singh – Financial Advocacy Coordinator \nGursharon 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. \nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-reclaim-financial-advocacy-for-trafficked-victims-of-coerced-and-fraudulent-debt/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250820T153000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072338
CREATED:20250731T164243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T123727Z
UID:10002663-1755698400-1755703800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: Shame-To-Guilt and Stalking- Exploring Two Forms of Intimate Partner Violence among Sexual and Gender Minorities and Women Living Rurally
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWednesday\, August 20th\, 2025 \n12 – 1:30pm MST \nIntimate 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. \nAbout the Speaker \nStefan 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. \nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-shame-to-guilt-and-stalking-exploring-two-forms-of-intimate-partner-violence-among-sexual-and-gender-minorities-and-women-living-rurally/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250818T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250818T113000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072338
CREATED:20250814T143305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T143305Z
UID:10002679-1755513000-1755516600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:How NGOs Work in a Troubled Environment?
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHear 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. \nMeet the panelists: \n\nCaleb Omollo\, HI Project Chief\, Kenya\nMahpekai Sediqi\, Director\, Kabul Orthopedic Organization\, Afghanistan\nReshma Azmi\, HI Country Director\, Yemen\nZaid Am Ali\, HI Advocacy Officer\, Palestine\n\nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/how-ngos-work-in-a-troubled-environment/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T153000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072338
CREATED:20250731T163351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T123614Z
UID:10002661-1755093600-1755099000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: Understanding the Health\, Educational\, Judicial\, and Social Outcomes of Manitoba Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWednesday\, August 13th\, 2025 \n12 – 1:30pm MST \nDuring 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. \nAbout the Speaker \nDr. 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. \nShe 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. \nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-understanding-the-health-educational-judicial-and-social-outcomes-of-manitoba-children-exposed-to-intimate-partner-violence/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T153000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072338
CREATED:20250731T162116Z
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UID:10002659-1754488800-1754494200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: Suing for Silence- Sexual Violence and Defamation Law in Canada
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWednesday\, August 6th\, 2025 \n12 – 1:30pm MST \nMandi 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. \nAbout the Speaker \nDr. 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 \nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-suing-for-silence-sexual-violence-and-defamation-law-in-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T100000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072338
CREATED:20250731T141502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T141502Z
UID:10002657-1754470800-1754474400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Localization as a Tool for Change: The importance of leading from the ground up for refugee and IDP education and advocacy 
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\nOxfam 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.\nSpeakers:\n \n\nAmer Ruben Nhial\, Roving Gender Officer\, Oxfam South Sudan\nCleto Ireneo Kunda\, Executive Director\, Hope Agency for Relief and Development (HARD)\nNubuhoro Dinah\, Geared for Success Project Officer\, RELON Uganda\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/localization-as-a-tool-for-change-the-importance-of-leading-from-the-ground-up-for-refugee-and-idp-education-and-advocacy/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T153000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072338
CREATED:20250703T142833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T142914Z
UID:10002637-1753884000-1753889400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: “I Know A Guy”- Abuse Thrives in Silence and Has No Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:The “I Know A Guy” webinar is an interactive session that will focus on men’s experiences with various forms of abuse. As abuse has no boundaries\, this webinar will discuss empirical work and national data that may provide a more comprehensive understanding of abuse. Everyone has the right to a safe environment with supportive people around them. Let’s find ways to synergize our efforts\, maximize each other’s expertise and knowledge to combat abuse. \nAbout the Speaker \nDr. Susan Chuang is a Professor at the University of Guelph\, ON.\, and an accredited family mediator. She received a Masters of Science in Elementary Education and a Masters of Science and Doctorate in Human Development at the University of Rochester\, New York. After receiving post-doctoral training at the National Institutes of Health\, Maryland\, she was an Assistant Professor for three years at Syracuse University\, New York. In 2006\, she joined the faculty at the University of Guelph. With over 25 years\, Chuang has expertise in parenting\, fathering\, parent-child relationships\, child/youth mental health\, in various sociocultural contexts. Her more recent focus has been on union/family breakdowns\, high conflict\, family and intimate partner abuse\, and false allegations. She has co-authored two undergraduate textbooks on human development (Worth Publishers\, McGraw Hill)\, with a revised version with McGraw Hill coming out this Summer! She has taught over 16\,000 students. She has offered over 40+ parenting\, youth workshops\, and has advised hundreds of families over the last several decades. She has organized 10 international conferences with the next Men and Families conference coming this September in Barbados! She is the Series Editor for Springer on two book series\, Advances in Immigrant Family Research\, and Men\, Family\, and Society. Bottom line – knowledge is power and a little bit of knowledge can go a very long way. So let’s work together and strengthen all families. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-i-know-a-guy-abuse-thrives-in-silence-and-has-no-boundaries/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PCWHC Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072338
CREATED:20250707T183055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T183055Z
UID:10002647-1753866000-1753876800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:TRAINING - Ready\, Set\, Influence: Navigating Government Relations with a New Parliament
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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. \nDesigned 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. \nOver 3 hours\, you will learn how to: \n\nengage in the new political landscape and parliamentary structure\,\nidentify key points of entry and build long-term relationships with parliamentarians and policymakers\, including Global Affairs Canada\, and\nsharpen your advocacy strategy to achieve impact and change.\n\nWhether 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. \nRegister by July 18 for early bird pricing!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/training-ready-set-influence-navigating-government-relations-with-a-new-parliament/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T133000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072338
CREATED:20250717T143555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T143555Z
UID:10002651-1753790400-1753795800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Towards Equitable Engagement: Lessons from an ICN Research Project
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 29th at 12:00PM (EST) for an important discussion on fostering more just and equitable public engagement practices. \nThis 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. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect and gain invaluable insights! \nRegister and join us to hear from voices in the international cooperation sector as we explore critical questions surrounding equitable public engagement! \nRegister now! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/towards-equitable-engagement-lessons-from-an-icn-research-project/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T103000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072338
CREATED:20250728T154807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T154807Z
UID:10002655-1753779600-1753785000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:New Maternal and Child Mortality Estimates and their programmatic implications for countries in the African region
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease find below the information and link for registration. \n\nDate: July 29\, 9:00 a.m. EST\nLocation: Online\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/new-maternal-and-child-mortality-estimates-and-their-programmatic-implications-for-countries-in-the-african-region/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T153000
DTSTAMP:20260622T072338
CREATED:20250703T142238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T142238Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: Respect for Self\, Others\, and Place- A Parsimonious Framework to Promote Health and Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:The ongoing reports of emotional exhaustion in caring professionals provide compelling evidence that innovative preventive efforts to foster well-being are needed now more than ever. The “Tri-Respect Framework” that promotes respect for self\, others\, and place provides a simple and instrumental tool for health of individuals\, relationships\, and communities in general. In this webinar\, we will review the origin of the “Tri-Respect Framework” and highlight the findings of a recent pilot study with nursing faculty that explored the practicality of this tool\, in particular\, the component of “respect for self” to increase commitment to self-care in nursing students and faculty. Findings illustrate enthusiasm for the utility of the “Tri-Respect Framework” not only on an individual level but as a framework for examining systems-level factors that impact the well-being of caring professionals. \nAbout the Speakers \nDr. Christine Divin is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Texas at Austin. A nurse since 1976\, her passion for teaching was shaped by 17 years working with health promoters in marginalized communities across Latin America and along the U.S./Mexico border. She earned her MSN in 1997 from the University of Texas at El Paso and later her PhD from UT Austin in 2015\, focusing on intimate partner violence and factors that promote health in adversity. \nFrom 2010 to 2024\, Dr. Divin served as a Family Nurse Practitioner in a Central Texas clinic for uninsured patients\, also caring for IPV survivors at a local shelter. She has taught FNP students at UT Austin since 2016 and currently serves on wellness committees at both the school and state level. Her current work centers on innovative approaches to well-being in nursing\, including the “Tri-Respect Framework\,” and she encourages students to prioritize self-care as essential to caregiving. \nDr. Steve Crow is a graduate of the Plan II Honors Program at The University of Texas at Austin and earned his M.D. from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 1991. After completing his internship at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth and his Family Medicine residency (now Dell Medical School’s program)\, he has been a licensed physician in Texas since 1992. Since 1998\, he has focused his practice exclusively on community health and HIV primary care in Austin. \nDr. Crow’s work is grounded in a lifelong commitment to respect\, first explored during his undergraduate studies. He developed the “tri-respect” framework—respect for self\, others\, and place—and advocates for disempowering abuse\, fostering honest and equal dialogue\, and promoting compassionate care. He believes that a mutually respectful society is essential to addressing both social and environmental challenges. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-respect-for-self-others-and-place-a-parsimonious-framework-to-promote-health-and-well-being/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PCWHC Events
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SUMMARY:UNA-Canada High-Level Political Forum Virtual Side Event
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Side Event at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2025 \n\n“Equity at the Core\, Evidence in Action: Canadian Youth Shaping a Sustainable and Inclusive Tomorrow”\nJuly 17\, 2025\, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST\nOnline (link in bio) – Open to all!\nHosted by @unacanada\, this dynamic event brings together powerful youth voices from across Canada to share solutions rooted in equity\, lived experience\, and science.\nFrom 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.\nLet’s centre youth in action and ensure no one is left behind.\n\nZoom link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81295839981 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/una-canada-high-level-political-forum-virtual-side-event/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,Youth
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