Halifax Shoebox Project collecting gifts for women in shelters
Project on until Dec. 3 and the goal this year is to have 1,200 boxes to donate By Anjuli Patil, CBC News Posted: Nov 20, 2016 Examples of things to include in a shoebox. The Halifax Shoebox Project is aiming to gather 1,200 shoeboxes full of everything from shampoo and conditioner to chocolate and a friendly … Read more
Dec 6 Not So Silent Vigil Halifax
Tuesday, December 6 at 6 PM – 9 PM December 6, 2016 marks 27 years since the 1989 murder of 14 women at L’Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. Join us for a candlelit vigil outside the front entrance of the Halifax Central Library to be followed by food, performances, and speakers in the Paul O’Regan Hall. … Read more
The Bank of Canada wants help to put “iconic” Canadian woman on its next series of banknotes.
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
South Shore Transition House Executive Director Job Posting
South Shore Transition House Association is seeking an energetic Executive Director to oversee programs and services that increase independence, promote self sufficiency and empower women and children who are survivors of domestic violence. Education A Baccalaureate degree in social sciences or related field; or a combination of education and significant* and recent* *experience in a … Read more
Federal Status of Women Minister has Mandate to develop National Action Plan on VAW
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 … Read more
Sexual Violence Strategy Update Oct 2015
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THANS Seeking Provincial Coordinator
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
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
It Doesn’t Have to Be Physical to be Abuse – We Can Just Talk
It doesn’t have to be physical to be abuse. You might not notice it’s happening. You may just think it’s normal. It’s not. Verbal and other non-physical abuse can take a serious toll on your psychological and emotional health. It can also be a serious warning sign for more physical forms of abuse and sexual … Read more