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Today was a gift. Thank you to @BuildHopeElgin brilliant leader @Liz_Brown2002, for organizing a space for everyone that works to end domestic violence in St Thomas to explore going beyond self-care to structural #CollectiveCare. The morning was filled with tenderness and hope.

@farrahsafiakhan rocks! Her experience & powerful voice inspired & lifted so many mighty spirits today 💕 The morning was indeed a beautiful gift of #CollectiveCare Thank you! @possibilityseed

In light of the recent papal apology, Atlohsa would like to inform our community of our 24-Hour Crisis Line 1800-605-7477. If you need support, or if you simply need someone to talk to, we are here for you.

Did you know that today is a Day of Action and Memorial for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Two-Spirit and Trans people? Please take a moment today to reflect on the lives that have been taken far too soon. #MMIWG2ST bit.ly/34A5PQf

💛 24 hours a day. ➡️ Walk In Counselling ➡️ Help Line ➡️ Emergency Shelter We’re here 519.633.0155 45 Princess Ave St.Thomas

Hello beautiful people … each one of you gave to make the holiday so bright for each woman & each child staying at @BuildHopeElgin 💕 Thank you so much for your many acts of kindness & compassion - so lovely indeed! With many hugs and much gratitude for all; always 💕

In the latest move to get vaccines in arms, Southwestern Public Health has relaunched its Same Day Vaccination List. #sttont More details on our website... stthomastoday.ca/2021/12/22/523…

It’s a hard day for so many mighty souls … please know real time support is close by

Today we re-member. 14 women killed on #Dec6th 1989 in an act of misogyny & anti-feminist hate. #Dec6th #16Days

Thinking today about the beautiful points of light across the globe working together to the create safety, equity, & liberation. Wishing bright moments of rest in the journey for each mighty soul. #InternationalDayForEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen

92 women killed in the first half of 2021, up from 60 two years ago my colleague @mollyhayes writes, citing new research from @CAN_Femicide. The solutions for curbing femicide and gender-based violence are out there, if we have the will to implement them

Thank you Dan & colleagues on @STPSmedia Police Services Board for helping make sure families can get to safety - indeed no small moment rather one that is life changing.

So much #CommunityLove shared in the first week of #WomanAbusePreventionMonth 💕 Thank to ⁦@STPSmedia⁩ Police Services Board for your leadership & kind gift to support families pursuing their hopes for safety ⁦@BuildHopeElgin⁩ Beautiful! #StrengthInNumbers

Day of Honouring & Remembering Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls #MMIWG #SistersInSpirit Art by Maxine Noel: ‘Not Forgotten’

Dear Survivor, You did not consent. Yet you may feel responsible & experience shame while carrying the weight of fear. It is not your fault. You are not to blame. You are not alone. We will always believe you. #IBelieveYou #WeBelieveSurvivors #IBelieveYouDay

We’re Hiring! Consider joining a mighty team working with mighty women and children. Check out Careers link below. vawsec.on.ca/careers

“I believe those little spirits buried on the grounds of residential schools came to ensure the work gets done to end the injustices facing survivors” @cblackst

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