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!

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!

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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.

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.

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.

Register Here!

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

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!

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.