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Friday September 12, 2014 at 4:00 PM PDT-to-
Saturday September 13, 2014 at 5:00 PM PDT
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Beyond Violence: Responding to interpersonal violence at work, at home, and in the community
September 12 & 13, 2014
Westmark Whitehorse Hotel
Whitehorse, YT
In Partnership with
Liard Aboriginal Women's Society
The Yukon Advisory Council on Women’s Issues (YACWI) and Women’s
Directorate in partnership with the Liard Aboriginal Women’s Society will hosting their annual YACWI Women’s Forum this fall.
The purpose of the Forum will be to invite 100 women from around Yukon and Whitehorse to network, share their responses and resistance to violence of all kinds, brainstorm ways of providing positive social responses to others, and explore ways of challenging abusive behaviour at work, in the home, and in the community context.
This year's theme for the forum is: “ Beyond Violence: Responding to interpersonal violence at work and in the home and community”.
Our goal is to have a forum that is informative, interactive, and inspirational. We will share new ideas, honour participants’ work on the ground, and explore methods of achieving peace and justice in our communities. The tone will be pro-active, positive, thoughtful, supportive, and innovative.Event Highlights:
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Evening Reception on Friday, September 12 to include opening remarks, entertainment and food.
- Keynote Presentation and workshop by Dr. Allan Wade and Dr. Cathy Richardson
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Panel with community leaders who are achieving peace and justice in our communities
Travel and Accomodation Support for Delegates outside Whitehorse
There is travel and accommodation support available for two participants from each rural Yukon community, offered on a first come, first served basis. If you’re interested in being considered for this support, please fill out the information below and contact Stephanie Coulthard (at the number below) for details on what will be covered and on the availability in your community. Please note that travel assistance is limited and subject to approval. *** All travel is paid after the event, once forms are filled out and submitted for reimbursement.
Registration Deadline:
August 29, 2014
Contact:
Please contact Stephanie Coulthard at the Women’s Directorate at (867) 667-3030or 1-800-661-0408 ext. 3030 for more information.
and or
Katie Johnson, Bella Elite Events & Consulting at (867) 332-5283 or email at bellaeliteconsulting@gmail.com