Updates & News

The Bank of Canada wants help to put “iconic” Canadian woman on its next series of banknotes.

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Attention Canada: The Bank of Canada wants your help in choosing an “iconic” Canadian woman to put on its next series of banknotes. And forget astronaut Roberta Bondar, Anne of Green Gables and politician Ellen Fairclough, the first female federal cabinet minister, who died in 2004. Nominees must be dead at least 25 years and … Read more

Federal Status of Women Minister has Mandate to develop National Action Plan on VAW

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CONFIRMATION OF NATIONAL ACTION PLAN – A CRUCIAL STEP IN ADRESSING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

Ottawa, November 16, 2015

The Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses (CNWSTH) is very much encouraged that the Minister of Status of Women has been mandated by the Prime Minister “To work with experts and advocates to develop and implement a comprehensive federal gender violence strategy and action plan, aligned with existing provincial strategies”. The development and implementation of a National Action Plan on Violence Against Women and Girls (NAP on VAW) is key to clearly identifying and addressing the root causes of violence against women across Canada. The Network and its partnerslook forward to working with Minister Hajdu to make this plan a reality.

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THANS Seeking Provincial Coordinator

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The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) is the Provincial Voice for Member Organizations that provide crisis and transitional services for women & their children experiencing violence and abuse. THANS is seeking an exceptional candidate for the position of full time Provincial Coordinator. A Feminist perspective is expected and compassion for and commitment to … Read more

Bryony House, Halifax – Seeking Executive Director

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Halifax Transition House Association (Bryony House) Bryony House is a 24 bed shelter for abused women and their children. Established in 1978 by the Halifax Transition House Association, it is Nova Scotia’s first transition house. Bryony House was founded on feminist principles which form much of the governance and provision of service of the association. … Read more

Shelter Safe – An online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse

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ShelterSafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope and support. Our objective is to ensure that women can seek safety when they need it. Sheltersafe.ca … Read more

A Day in the Life of Canada’s Shelters for Women Survivors of Abuse

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With responses from shelters representing every province and territory in Canada, Shelter Voices 2015 seeks to amplify the voices of shelter workers and the women and children they serve. Beyond just a safe place to stay, shelters and shelter workers provide a range of services, resources, and supports that allow women to grow and thrive … Read more

Celebrate International Women’s Day March 8th!

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Celebrate International Women’s Day Our Bodies ~ Our Territories March 8th, 2 Rally:                  1:30 pm – Halifax Grand Parade The Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council invites union members, social movement activists, and members of the public to celebrate International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8th at 1:30 pm at Grand Parade in front of … Read more