Corner Brook Status of Women Council

Our offices will remain closed for the day. Stay safe if you need to go out today. @BerniceCBC @LennyBenoit

Our offices will be closed this morning. Update at 10:30

Our offices will have a delayed opening this morning. @LennyBenoit @BerniceCBC

#EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek is observed every year to draw attention to eating disorders, and those struggling. No one should battle an eating disorder alone. We take this time to raise awareness of the resources available. Find out more on bridgethegapp.ca.

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February is Violence Prevention Month. Addressing violence requires everyone to make efforts to create safe environments, create a culture of non-violence, and addressing the underlying factors that lead to violence

Our offices will be delayed opening by 2 hours this morning.

NL Health Services Mental Health and Addictions program is offering “From Stressed to Calm,” a virtual session dealing with strategies for managing stress associated with the holiday season. (1/2)

The Body Bag, For Her It's our reminder that femicide is real, prevalent & increasing. Ignoring it won't make it go away. The Body Bag, For Her serves as our urgent call for the Govt. Canada to declare femicide an emergency. Sign the petition. For her. aurafreedom.org/forher

Join us for the next couple of weeks while we recognize 16 days of activism.

2023’s #16Days theme is “Listen. Learn. Act.” LISTEN to survivors and experts who work on the frontlines. LEARN what GBV is, how to spot it, and help prevent it. ACT by applying what you’ve learned to your daily life. For more info and resources: women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/commemorati…

Women and gender diverse individuals across the province want real action on gender pay equity. Unfortunately they are continually failed by this Liberal government and a Minister who supports road blocks standing in their way.

This year for #AddictionsAwarenessWeek2023 we are hosting a Board Game and Trivia Night in collaboration with the Corner Brook Public Library on November 22 from 5PM-7PM. Our hope is that people can come out to a fun and friendly evening and raise awareness around addictions.

Happy Person's Day! Cheers to all the progress we've made, we are making and we will make! Enjoy our Person's Day video! (Knowing the young actresses featured this video get's cuter by the year.) youtu.be/AiS6R8DxXYE

October 11 is International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to celebrating the voices and power of girls, championing their rights worldwide, and reflecting on the challenges they continue to face because of their gender.

Don 't miss out on your chance to win a $50 Visa gift card. #consentweek

The highest cost for the N.L. Nutritious Food Basket is $467/week in North Coast Labrador, but costs have risen everywhere. Eastern Newfoundland is the only place a family of four would not spend 100+% of their income support cheque on the Food Basket. foodfirstnl.ca/blog/2022-nutr…

International Overdose Awareness Day!

Sometimes, something as simple as starting a conversation about overdose with those around you can be liberating, enlightening n potentially life-changing. With just 2days to go til #IOAD2023, we encourage you to have a conversation about overdose with someone in your life.🧵1/n