Significant Dates

Sexual Assault Prevention Month

Community Activities 2009

Organization	Date & Time	Brief Description of Activity	Contact	Location
Assaulted Women’s Helpline	May 7, 2009 6:30 pm	The Women in Your Life fundraising event	Huong Pham 416-364-4144 x222	Grand Banking Hall Suites at One King West, Toronto
Centre d’aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel	April 29, 2009 9:00 am to 4:00 pm	Training on the exploitation of girls and women for stakeholders and all interested parties	Michèle Roy 613-789-9117	Ottawa
Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women & Children	May 28 & 29, 2009 8:30 am – 4:00 pm	Safe, Respectful & Inclusive Workplaces: Stakeholders & Strategies Four plenary panels and 24 workshops on issues related to workplace discrimination, harassment, bullying & violence. Presenters share expertise on law, policies and practices.	Barb MacQuarrie bmacquar@ uwo.ca	London Convention Centre, London
Centre Passerelle pour femmes du Nord de l’Ontario	May 8, 2009 8:00 pm	Performance of The Vagina Monologues	Julie Béchard-Fischer julie@centrepa sserelle.ca	École publique Renaissance in Timmins
Centre Victoria pour femmes	May 2009	Performance of The Vagina Monologues written by Eve Ensler
		May 6 and 7, 7 :30 pm Théâtre du Nouvel Ontario	Bibiane Tremblay bibiane. tremblay@cent revictoria.ca	Sudbury
		May 12, 7 pm Canadian Legion auditorium	Lindy Mills centre victoria@xp lornet.com	Wawa
		May 13, 7 pm Waterfront Inn	Renée Delarosbil passport @on.ai bn.com	Sault Ste-Marie
		May 14, 7 pm l’école secondaire Villa françaises des Jeunes	Annette Cyr et Michelle Ilanga-Gertin centre victoria@ bellnet.ca	Elliot Lake
Family Life Centre / le Centre Victoria Pour Femmes	May 7, 2009 1:00 p.m.	Community Social / Information Session – playing “THE GAME” aimed at increasing sexual assault awareness, also creating / decorating butterflies in honour of sexual abuse / assault survivors	Cheryl Meawasige, Louise Poitras, Michelle Guertin-Ilanga, Annette Cyr	Algo Inn – Elliot Lake
Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre	May 18-22, 2009	Info table for public at City Hall	Karen Basciano-Stewart 705-748-5901	Peterborough City Hall
Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre	May 4, 2009 3:30 p.m.	Mayor will declare Sexual Assault Prevention Month with press conference	Karen Basciano-Stewart 705-748-5901	Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre 411 Water Street, Suite 102 Peterborough
Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Services	May 15, 2009 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.	Sexual Assault awareness information booth at police week	Karen Basciano-Stewart 705-748-5901	Landsowne Place, Peterborough
L’union culturelle des franco-ontariennes	May 20, 2009 10:15 am	Violence against the elderly awareness workshop	Céline Rochon	Chevaliers de Colomb Hall - Embrun
L’union culturelle des franco-ontariennes	May 12, 2009 2:30 pm	Violence against the elderly awareness workshop	Odette Lalande	L’Orignal seniors’ hall
L’union culturelle des franco-ontariennes	May 7, 2009 1:00 pm	Violence against the elderly awareness workshop	Laurraine Gouin 1-866-772-9922	Your Independant Grocer hall - Rockland
Niagara Health System Sexual Assault/domestic Violence Treatment Program	May 1-8, 2009	Seeds of Change window display and seed distribution	Elaine Cybula 905-378-4647 ext. 45300	St. Catharines General Site 142 Queenston Street
Niagara Health System Sexual Assault/domestic Violence Treatment Program	May 1- 31, 2009	Seeds of Change distribution through Emergency Departments	Elaine Cybula 905-378-4647 ext. 45300	All Niagara Health System sites
Partnered with Niagara Region Police Service	May 9, 2009	Interactive Mall display; question/answers and/or crossword puzzle	Elaine Cybula 905-378-4647 ext. 45300	Pen Centre St. Catharines
Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women	May 24, 2009 11:00 am – 4:00 pm	2009 ClothesLine Project - displaying t-shirts with messages and images painted by women and children whose lives have been impacted by violence	Valerie Collicott 613-230-6700	Minto Park, Elgin/Gilmour Streets Ottawa
Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre	May 1, 2009	War Related Sexualized Violence: Responding with Survivors in Our Communities by Dr. Sophie Yohani	ijama@ magma.ca 613-562-2334 ext. 42	Travelodge Ottawa Hotel & Conference Centre
Sexual Assault Care Centre –Sault Ste Marie	May 14, 2009 6:30 – 8:00 pm	Butterflies in Flight – Celebrating the Survivor A gala for the community to celebrate survivors of sexual abuse and their allies in healing. Attendees will view butterflies created by survivors and community partners and will hear survivor messages. Music provided by local artists and refreshments served.	Anna Hagerty 705-759-5143	Art Gallery of Algoma, 10 East St., Sault Ste. Marie
Sexual Assault Centre London	Month of May	May 1, 2009 - 8:00 am Press Conference and Breakfast. Launch of Teal Ribbon & T-Shirt Campaign	Sarah Public Education & Outreach Coordinator 519-439-0844 x26	Covent Garden Market, 130 King Street, London
		May 5, 2009 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Conversation Café: Pornography’s Role in Shaping Our Identities, Or Relationships and Our Cultures		Sexual Assault Centre London. 379 Dundas Street, Suite 121 London
		May 23, 2009 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Conversation Café: Décortiquer les Nouvelles and t-shirt making party. (This takes place in French)		Carrefour des Femmes du Sud-Ouest de l’Ontario. 285 King Street, Suite 200 London
		May 30, 2009 12:00 – 4:00 pm Closing Festival: Music, Poetry, Barbecue and t-shirt Making 3:30 p.m. - free Nia Session		Victoria Park, London
Sexual Assault Survivors’ Centre Sarnia-Lambton	May 8, 2009 4:00pm	Launch of new brochure and community information forum on Human Trafficking	Michelle Batty 519-337-3154	118 Victoria Street N., Sarnia
Sexual Assault Survivors’ Centre Sarnia-Lambton	May 30, 2009 9:30 am	“Walk for a Cause” Team up for Safety – a 2k or 5 k walk to raise funds to help survivors of sexual assault and sexual abuse.	Michelle Batty 519-337-3154	Esli Dodge Pavilion Forest, Ontario
Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton	May 2, 2009 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm	Incredibowl Fundraiser - Bowlathon	Jennifer Lyall, Fundraising Coordinator 905-825-3622 incredi bowl@savis ofhalton.org	Burlington Bowl
Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton	May 27, 2009 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Human Trafficking Workshop: Guest Speaker: Marty Van Doren, Human Trafficking Awareness Coordinator for the RCMP "O" Division. Panelists: Zahra Dhanani, Legal Director, METRAC; Margaret Alexander, Program Manager, Springtide Resources; Theresa Nagle & Marie Taylor, School Sisters of Notre Dame; T.B.A., Halton Regional Police Services, Fee: $10.00 (payable to SAVIS). This session will provide an introduction into both international and domestic human trafficking. It will help heighten your awareness on warning signs and risk indicators of human trafficking. As well it will bring an opportunity to share strategies on building the best practices in responding to the needs of service users affected by trafficking.	Natalie, Administrative Assistant 905-825-3622 savis@savis ofhalton.org	Halton Regional Building, Auditorium 1151 Bronte Road Oakville
Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton	May 1, 8, 15, 2009	Violence Prevention Group May 1 – Sexual Harassment May 8 – Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault May 15 – Relating To One Another: The Impact of Language May 22 – Sexual Harassment Workshop	Janel 905-825-3622 hhcfyouth worker@ savis ofhalton.org	May 1, 8, 15 -“The Deck” Youth centre Milton May 22 - “Velocity” youth centre Burlington
Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton	May 4, 9, 13, 2009	Information & Outreach Display Booths May 4 -Nina’s Place Open House May 9 - Halton Regional Police Services Police Day May 13 - Charity Bazaar	Vashti Panchu, Crisis Line/Volunteer Coordinator 905-825-3622 admin istration@ savis ofhalton.org	May 4 - Bodkin Auditorium Joseph Brant Hospital May 9 - 1151 Bronte Road, Town of Oakville May 13 – Hopedale Mall Oakville
Timmins Native Friendship Centre, Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre, Timmins & District Victim Crisis Assistance & Referral Service, Iroquois Falls VCARS	May 8 9:30 am - 9 p.m. May 9 9 am - 6 pm	2 day booth with representatives from all 4 agencies providing information and support on the issue of sexual assault; poster as well as luncheon poster displayed. Free draw for Mother’s Day basket	Any agency listed	Timmins Square Timmins
Timmins Native Friendship Centre	May 11 11:30 am. - 1:30 p.m.	Mother’s Day Luncheon for all those touched by Sexual Violence-free-contact Kathy or Alice to register	Kathy 268-8381 or Alice 268-6262	Timmins Native Friendship Centre 316 Spruce St. S. Timmins
Trillium Health Centre’s Subsidized Women’s Self Defence Course (Wen-Do)	Two Saturdays in May 2009 (May 23 and 30, 2009) 9:30 a.m. - 5:00pm	Presentation about violence against women and children. Girls 10 years and up, and women of all ages, abilities and backgrounds learn self defence techniques and strategies that address outdoor and indoor safety. $60 per person	Deb Chard 416-289-3126 debchard@ sympatico.ca	ErinOakKids, 180 B Sandalwood Parkway East Brampton, 2nd Floor (In the plaza on the northwest corner of Sandalwood and Kennedy)
Women’s College Hospital	May 25-29, 2009	Information table display	N/A	Lobby, Women’s College Hospital 76 Grenville Street Toronto
York University United Against Violence Against Women	May 13, 2009 2:00 p.m.	Wake Up! Stop Violence Against Women! Speeches, theatrical [plays and poetry readings in support of putting an end to violence against women.	416-272-3672 uavaw@ yorku.ca	The Underground Restaurant York University Keele Campus Toronto

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