Tackling Gender-Based Violence: Film screening and Panel Discussion We have exciting news! We have partnered with the Ontario Bar Association to bring you an accredited screening & panel discussion of the smallest steps! The event will be held both virtually, and in-person in Toronto, Ontario, at the OBA Conference Centre (20 Toronto Street, 2nd Floor) this […]
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‘the smallest steps’ part of Heart Work Conference Haven’t had a chance to see the smallest steps yet? Well, the Heart Work Conference is your next opportunity! On Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 12pm ET, the smallest steps will be screened virtually for those attending the WomenatthecentrE’s Heart Work Conference. After the screening, you’ll also have
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Ripples of Impact “[Working to end violence against women] can sometimes feel like walking against the wind, just not getting anywhere, but there are a lot of bright spots in that, too.” -Victoria, ‘the smallest steps’ Activist As Victoria points out in the smallest steps, progress in the work to end violence against women isn’t
‘She Is Your Neighbour’ Podcast Features Survivors & anti-VAW Experts! “I think we need to stay informed and think about our responses [to witnessing violence] because we could prevent many of the deaths that we’re seeing in our communities.” -Dr. Peter Jaffe, Podcast Guest We’ve recently learned about a wonderful new podcast project created by
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Twin Flames release ‘Hearts on Fire’ music track – featured in ‘the smallest steps’ Jaaji and Chelsey June make up the band Twin Flames. Photo by Sean Sisk. “We hope this song will inspire hope and remind women of their inner strength.” -Twin Flames If you’ve ever seen our documentary, you know that the film
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Finding her Voice: A Journey to Activism Special Blog Post Contributed by Jade Deanna Michele Anew is a single mother, activist, advocate, and survivor of abuse whose work has supported the creation of “Riding the Waves”, a book that shares the stories, voices, and healing journeys of survivors of violence in Hamilton, ON. It doesn’t
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Activism Experiences: An Intergenerational Conversation “Activism is a community project.” -Samm Floren, Masters of Social Work Student, McMaster University In June 2023, 93.3 CFMU’s Community Outreach Coordinator Sharang Sharma sat down to have a chat. The guests? Medora Uppal, CEO for YWCA Hamilton and Samm Floren, a Masters of Social Work student at McMaster University
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Woodstock, get ready for ‘the smallest steps’! We’re on a roll and this time, the smallest steps is coming to Woodstock, Ontario! On Monday, June 19, 2023 at 6pm, we invite you to join us at Woodstock Theatre for a screening and networking session with local anti-violence activists. From what we’ve heard, one of the activists
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‘the smallest steps’ has Distribution! We are so excited to announce that the smallest steps is now part of the Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre (CFMDC) catalogue (just search the smallest steps and our film will pop up)! Established in 1967, CFMDC is a not-for-profit, non-commercial media arts distributor. They are a PERFECT distribution partner for our
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the smallest steps is coming to Hamilton! Photo copyright of Mhsheikholeslami. This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. Big News! the smallest steps is coming to Hamilton, Ontario! On Monday, May 15, 2023, we invite you to join us at CityLAB Hamilton. With doors opening at 12:30pm and a networking
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