
Upcoming events.

ConnectHer: Building Bridges for Working Women Across Canada
Register for FREE by visiting https://site.pheedloop.com/event/connecther2025/home
Location: London, Ontario - Fanshawe College, Innovation Village
Calling all tradeswomen, mentors, allies, and supporters across the province and land!
Join us May 1st to May 3rd for the 2025 ConnectHER Conference - Building Bridges for Working Women Across Canada!
We’re excited to invite you to a FREE gathering of exciting speakers and community leaders, as we celebrate workers, amplify the voices of women in the trades, and build lasting connections across industries and communities!
This powerful and inclusive conference brings together tradeswomen, industry leaders, union activists, and community advocates. We’ll spotlight lived experiences, challenge systemic barriers, and share practical strategies for creating change.
Join us for 3 days of building bridges between generations, sectors, and identities. Let’s come together, celebrate progress, and continue pushing for equity, dignity, and justice at work and beyond.
Speakers joining us will include:
Andria Barrett, Anna Lary, Ashley Rowe, Astara van der Jagt, Caroline Hossein, Dani Bartlett, Erin Davis, Dani Bartlett, Haily MacDonald, Heather Carey, Jeff Perera, Jen Slay, Jessie Jones, Jolin Joseph, Jove Nazatul, Judy Rebick, Kathryn Thomas, Laurie Millard, Leisha Toory, Lily Pourzand, Melissa Maloney, Nitya Rani Balla, PK Mutch, Robyn Schwarz, & Stephanie Allen!
Register for FREE by visiting https://site.pheedloop.com/event/connecther2025/home
stay tuned as we announce more details By following us on our Socials!
Join us in building bridges and empowering women across Canada!

Women in Trades Mix and Mingle Reception
Join us for an empowering evening at the Women in Trades Mix & Mingle Reception! Taking place on April 17, 2025, at Anderson Craft Ales in London, this event brings together tradeswomen and allies for a night of networking, community, and celebration. Enjoy nibbles, drinks, prizes, and the chance to connect with others passionate about building change in the trades. Let’s raise a glass to sisterhood and solidarity!
Sign up here if interested: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/women-in-trade-mix-and-mingle-tickets-1298641655149?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Write for Rights
join the Gender Equality Coalition of Ontario and the London Public Libraries for a Write for Rights Youth Event on February 19th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the CitiPlaza Library (251 Dundas Street, London, Ontario). We’ll start with a 30-minute presentation about the initiative and how you can make a difference, followed by a session on persuasive writing. After that, enjoy an hour and a half of drop-in and letter writing time where you can write, ask questions, and learn more. Never heard of Write for Rights? Write for Rights is a global campaign that uses the power of letter-writing to defend individuals who are experiencing human rights injustices around the world.

UWO Volunteer Fair
Join us The Gender Equality Coalition of Ontario (GECO) at this years Volunteer fair at Western University. Learn more about how to involved and answers to all your questions!

GALA
Welcome to the Gender Equality Coalition of Ontario AGM! Join us for an exciting in-person event at the Goodwill Community Store. This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about gender equality. Our annual general meeting will feature discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities. Come be a part of the conversation and help shape the future of gender equality in Ontario. We look forward to seeing you there!

Annual General Meeting - AGM
board members need to attend to hit quorum. It will take place via zoom, prior to the GALA. Message Amanda if you are having trouble finding the zoom link.

GECO Virtual Speaker Series: Topic TBA
Join us for our monthly Virtual Speaker Series Event for an evening including a panel of activists, experts, allies in educating and empowering others towards gender justice for all.

GECO Virtual Speaker Series: Topic TBA
Join us for our monthly Virtual Speaker Series Event for an evening including a panel of activists, experts, allies in educating and empowering others towards gender justice for all.

GECO Virtual Speaker Series: Sisters in Sync
Join us for our monthly Virtual Speaker Series Event for an evening including a panel of activists, experts, allies in educating and empowering others towards gender justice for all.

GECO Virtual Speaker Series: Gender & Inclusion of Men
Join us for our monthly Virtual Speaker Series Event for an evening including a panel of activists, experts, allies in educating and empowering others towards gender justice for all.

Radical Wellness Event
Join us on Sunday February 25, 2024 for a day of radical wellness. We will host several interactive presentations around radical well-being. Many of us give to our communities and forget that we need to nurture ourselves to continue to give to others. This event will feature guest speakers, vendors, and experiences surrounding the idea that well-being and self-care is radically important. Self care is a form of radical resistance.

Addressing & Preventing Gender-Based Violence in Communities
Join Fanshawe SLLS & GECO for our Speaker Series event. Hosted at Fanshawe College! All are welcome to attend this FREE learning event.

GECO Virtual Speaker Series: Gender & Law
Join us for our monthly Virtual Speaker Series Event for an evening including a panel of activists, experts, allies in educating and empowering others towards gender justice for all.

GECO Virtual Speaker Series: Addressing the Crisis of Domestic Violence
Join us for our monthly Virtual Speaker Series Event for an evening including a panel of activists, experts, allies in educating and empowering others towards gender justice for all.

GECO Virtual Speaker Series: Women In Tech
Join us for our monthly Virtual Speaker Series Event for an evening including a panel of activists, experts, allies in educating and empowering others towards gender justice for all.

Gathering for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
We are proud to promote a community initiative by Atlosha Family Healing Services and Deshkan Ziibiing in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Held at the Western Fair Agriplex. All are welcome.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day to honor Indigenous cultures, acknowledge the historical injustices faced by Indigenous peoples, and work towards reconciliation. Click here to learn about the ways that YOU can participate in this important day.

The Nature of Healing
The Nature of Healing
Film Screening and Q&A with Survivors of Mohawk Institute
The Western University Deans invite you to join for an afternoon of reflection, learning, and conversation in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The Faculty of Education is hosting a screening of the documentary film “The Nature of Healing”, and facilitated Q&A session with film maker, Faith Howe, and three survivors of the Mohawk Institute: Grandmother Roberta Hill, Elder John Elliot, and Elder Bud Whiteye.
Following the screening and Q&A, attendees will move to Wampum Learning Lodge for a reception with Indigenous-inspired hors d'oeuvres catered by Teykonyote Antone.
The Nature of Healing
The Nature of Healing is the spoken truth of seven Survivors of Mohawk Institute, Canada’s first and longest running residential school for Indigenous children. From victim to survivor, to activist, this is a story of resistance, resilience, and a healing path. What began as a simple conversation about the Mohawk Village Memorial Park the Survivors have been building for 10 years, became a full feature documentary. And now it needs to be a completed Park to commemorate the 15,000 children who were taken from more then 60 communities losing their families, communities, culture, identity and for some, their lives.
The 139 residential schools, operated in partnership with the Canadian Government and Churches were Canada’s sanctioned system of dehumanization; neglect, brutality, and child abuse in all its forms to obliterate the Red Nation footprint.
The Elders, Grandfathers and Grandmothers who speak out now, do so not only for themselves, but for the thousands of children across Turtle Island who never could.
Schedule:
12:00 p.m. - Doors Open
12:30 p.m. - Opening Ceremony and Smudging
1:00 p.m. - Film Screening
2:30 p.m. - Q&A
3:30 p.m. - Closing Ceremony
4:00 p.m. - Reception at Wampum Learning Lodge (next to Faculty of Education Building)
If you would like to attend this event, please register online as space is limited.
In the spirit of the making of this film, a contribution of $10.00 per attendee is strongly suggested. Proceeds from the event will be donated to directly support the completion of the Mohawk Village Memorial Park. Located on the grounds of the former Mohawk Institute at 184 Mohawk St. in Brantford, Ont., the upcoming 5-acre memorial park will consist of memorials, walking paths and decorative landscaping as well as a variety of accessible park features.
A link to the contribution form will be provided following registration. You can also access the contribution form here: Faculty of Education - Contribution to Nature of Healing Event (uwo.ca).
Contact:
hbeecrof@uwo.ca
519-661-2111 ext. 88658

YWCA Speaker Series
Join the YWCA Speaker Series talk entitled: “Opening Doors: Towards Inclusive and Affirming Gender-Based Violence Supports” - including GECO’s very own Board Member, panelist, Jolin Joseph - for the launch of their national research report as they unpack what meaningful investments in gender-based violence prevention and response should look like across Canada.
This panel discussion brings together frontline service providers and community-based organizations to discuss inclusive survivor-centered models of care and service delivery that recognize and respond to the distinct needs of every gender-based violence survivor, particularly those who face increased barriers to safety.
Featured speakers include: Nneka MacGregor (Executive Director, WomenatthecentrE) Amy FitzGerald (Executive Director, BC Society of Transition Houses) Amy Deschamps (Director of Housing and Gender-Based Violence Support Services, YWCA Hamilton) Jolin Joseph (Manager – Research, Education and Knowledge Mobilization, YWCA Canada).
This event is free.
Closed captioning and live French interpretation will be provided.
Register here!

GECO Gender Equality Gala
Join us at the beautiful Wolf Performance Hall in downtown London. This evening reception to celebrate gender equality will feature an exquisite sound bath musical experience, local spoken word poetry, a short presentation about the fifth wave of feminism, and a silent auction that will include the sale of local art. You will learn about community activism and how to become more involved in seeking gender justice for all. You will have an opportunity to network and mingle among social justice advocates in our community. This will be a night to remember!

All Women L.E.A.D. Speaker Series Event
We are beyond excited to promote this exciting speaker series event, facilitated by GECO’s very own Board Member and Advocacy Chair, Mojdeh Cox!
Join All Women L.E.A.D. on Monday at 5:00pm EST for the first event in their "Take Your Place" Series.
They will be joined by Bonnie DePaul Rachel Wells and Carolynn Conron... and faciliated by the incredible Mojdeh Cox!
Register for tickets at www.allwomenlead.ca
Community members attend for free! You can register for the community at the same link.

International Equal Pay Day
Celebrating International Equal Pay Day is a great way to raise awareness about gender pay disparities and promote gender equality in the workplace. Click here to learn about the ways that YOU can participate in this important day.

World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness about suicide prevention, reducing stigma surrounding mental health issues, and promoting support for individuals who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts or feelings. Click here to learn about the ways that YOU can participate in this important day.