National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. We invite our community to join us today in remembering the 14 women killed in 1989 at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal and the many women who have lost their lives to gender-based...
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Today (November 25) is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, as well as the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. For the first time ever, a Wrapped in Courage flag-raising ceremony was held yesterday...
Wrapped in Courage Flag Raising
The Town of Orangeville will be raising a Wrapped in Courage flag next week in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The flag-raising ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 24th...
Registration now open for fall youth workshops at the Orangeville Public Library!
In partnership with the Orangeville Public Library, Family Transition Place’s (FTP’s) Youth Education team will be hosting four in-person Self-Esteem workshops for youth ages 13-17: Sign up for one, some, or all four! Monday, October 18 – Self-Esteem &...
Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a day to honour survivors, their families and the thousands of children tragically killed in the residential school system. It is an opportunity to reflect on the painful history...
