To celebrate, join us for a holiday feast and gift exchange!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:30AM-1:30PM
Here at 503 Hanson.
All women and kids welcome!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
The Light is returning!!!!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Toward a Peaceful Community...
At the closing ceremony of the 12 Days of Action to END Violence Against Women, there were 435 postcards hanging behind the rose bearers.
The rose bearers were there signifying, honouring and remembering those women lost through violence.
The postcards were pledges from men in this community to never commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women.
They were gathered by local high school social justice clubs, on Main Street and in the legislature, in people’s workplaces and in their families.
And you show great leadership – You, the men of this community, are reconsidering what masculinity means, pledging to always respect elders, to boycott sexist media, to step in to peacefully resolve conflict, you are role modeling and actively teaching non-violence.
One young man wrote: “To end violence against women, I will keep doing what I am already doing – that is loving and respecting my mother and sister. I keep that in mind because every woman is someone’s mother or sister or daughter or grandmother, and they are all worthy of respect.”
And from MLA Arthur Mitchell: “To END Violence against women, I commit to challenge every statement, joke, and anti-women comment I hear from any man today and every day.”
Your actions and your pledges honour us. They honour all the women in your lives, and they honour the ongoing work to end violence.
I look forward to the positive impact - the shift toward peace - that your pledges, and all your commitments to non-violent action, will make in this community.
I offer you, and all those who gathered postcard pledges, my profound thanks.
Julianna Scramstad, Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre
and the December 6th organizing committee
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Men Pledge to END Violence
The postcard pledging campaign has taken off! More than 1000 cards are circulating, and should be returned by Thursday to be displayed at this Friday, December 4th's memorial.
There has already been a profound and moving response to the campaign, with hundreds of cards signed already, symbolizing the commitment of men in this community to speak out and to take on personal actions to end violence against women.
Each of these men is pledging to never commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women, and many have added actions they do or will do... They are honouring elders, loving and respecting the women in their lives, and raising their sons to do the same.
These men are making change, and are helping us all work toward a culture of peace. Are you?
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Polytechnique: the documentary
A public screening of Denis Villeneuve's brand new film documenting the 1989 massacre.
6pm, Wednesday, December 2nd
302 Strickland Street
Not suitable for children.
And here is the rest of it.
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Memorial CeremonyFriday, December 4, 2009
Elijah Smith Building
Noon
Everyone welcome.
Presented as a Sisters in Spirit solidarity event in collaboration with Les EssentiElles, the Whitehorse Aboriginal Women's Circle, and the Yukon Aboriginal Women's Council, with funding from the Yukon Government's Women's Directorate.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Campaign Launch & Tough Guise
Wednesday, November 25 @ 5:30pm
Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre
Join us for snacks and a chance to be the first to see the postcard and posters designed for the pledging campaign. Take some with you to get them signed - in your family, at work, at school, or among your friends!
This is the launch of the 12 Days to END Violence Against Women campaign, this year focused on men's responsibility to step up and speak out to end violence against women.
The launch will be followed by a screening of Tough Guise.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Self-Defense for Women!
Free self-defense class for women only!
Saturday, November 28
Selkirk Street School gym
Open to women ages 14 and up.
This class is now full - contact us at the number below to be added to the waiting list.
Call 667-2693 or email vfwc@northwestel.net
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Celebrate the Night!
Concert at the Old Fire Hall following the Take Back the Night March.
All welcome!!
Friday, September 18, 2009, 8:30pm
Old Fire Hall - 1st and Main
Featuring: Krystal Dawn and the KGB, Furia Nova, and Rising Sun!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Take Back the Night March
Take Back The Night!
The annual march is coming, and we need VOLUNTEERS!
Friday, September 18th, 2009
7:30PM
Beginning at Teegatha Oh' Zheh Park
(at the cliff end of Main Street)
Want to volunteer? We need bakers, drivers, women to do security and set-up, to clean up and lead chants. Interested? Get in touch at 667-2693 or vfwc@northwestel.net
The march is a women-only event. Men are welcome to join the festivities at the end, which will take place at the Old Fire HAll at 8:30PM. We welcome the support of men who are committed to equality and non-violence: to do venue set-up, to bake cookies, to do child care, to speak out amongst their friends, or to set up a men's event that stands for peaceful, egalitarian communities.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Harvest Party
Thursday August 27th
At 6:00pm-8:00pm
At the Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre 503 Hanson Street
Come harvest our delicious store of summer Vegetables, and enjoy a barbeque in the backyard. Bring your kids, and let's have a harvest party!
It's potluck, with a barbeque theme.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
503 Hanson Street
@ 5:30pm
Music, food, theatre, costumes... and our very own version of the Raging Grannies!
Come join the fun... and the Collective!
All women welcome.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Women's Film Series: Sexy Inc
Sexy Inc: Our Children Under Influence Thursday, June 25, 7pm Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre, 503 Hanson All women welcome.
Directed by Award-Winning Sophie Bissonnette:
Produced by the NFB and in partnership with the YWCA Montreal and UQAM
Don't miss this opportunity to see this film about the hypersexualization of girls and young women.
A discussion will follow!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Family Law Information Session
Join us in viewing the movie "How to divorce and not wreck the children" and in a discussion on Family Law
April 30th, 2009 at 6:30pm
Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre
867-667-2693
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
East Indian Fundraising Dinner
Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre is having an
East Indian Fundraising Dinner
Saturday, May 2 - doors at 5:30, dinner at 6pm
Saturday, May 2 - doors at 5:30, dinner at 6pm
Main: Shrimp Curry or Butter Chicken, Chanadaal, Spicy Greenbeans,
Coconut Cabbage, Daal, Basmati rice & Naan
Includes Appetizer & dessert and authentic Chai Tea
ENTERTAINMENT!
Tickets are $ 45.00 each
Dinner will be held at The Whitehorse United Church basement
601 Main Street
THERE ARE ONLY 100 TICKETS AVAILABLE!
For tickets contact VFWC at 667-2693
Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre
503 Hanson St.
Whitehorse, YT. Y1A 1Y9
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Wanted: Moms and Kids Summer Program Coordinator
Summer is swiftly approaching, and so is the start date for our Moms and Kids Summer Recreation Program.
Become a part of the VFWC team, and put your education into practice: become our Moms and Kids Summer Recreation Program Coordinator!
Interested?
The Women’s Centre is an incorporated, non-profit organization operated by women for women; it provides a warm atmosphere where women can meet and share information, skills and experiences.
Moms & Kids Program Coordinator Job Description
Position Title: Moms and Kids Program Coordinator
Status: Term @ 35 hours/week for 14 weeks, dependent on funding
Pay Level: $12 - $15.00/hour, dependent on funding
Job Summary:
With support from the Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre (VFWC) team, the Moms & Kids Program Coordinator will take the lead role in planning and implementing the Moms & Kids Summer Recreation Program. This Program is an activity-based initiative for mothers and their children, usually ages 0 – 8 years. The program runs one day per week and includes crafts, special guest presenters, outdoor activities, healthy lunches, and lots of fun!
Responsibilities include:
· Researching previous years’ Moms & Kid Recreation Programs, planning, promoting, implementing and evaluating this summer’s program, in consultation with VFWC team members.
· Contacting government agencies, organizations, non-profit groups and private companies and individuals for the purposes of recruiting participants, obtaining facilities for events, and soliciting donations of activities, food, and other resources the program may require.
· Food preparation, welcoming new participants, coordinating participants’ departures for scheduled activities, facilitating conversation, playing and problem-solving with kids.
· Preparation and delivery of weekly reports to the Women’s Centre Program Coordinator, monthly reports to the Coordinating Collective and a final report to donors, accompanied by statistics and financial records relevant to the activities.
· Assistance with other VFWC activities, including facilitating drop-in, answering phone calls, providing a listening ear to women of all ages and backgrounds, and general activities around the Centre.
· Collaborating with the Program Coordinator to develop additional tasks that align with the Centre’s needs, and the student’s interests and skills.
Eligible Applicants:
· Must not hold another full-time (30+ hours) summer job during the placement.
· Must hold a current Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate.
· Must pass a security clearance requirement.
· Must be female.
· Must be a current student, planning to return to school in the fall.
Want to volunteer?
THANK YOU to all the volunteers, contributors, donors, and to all the lovely people who helped keep the Centre ALIVE this year.
We always need volunteers - people to pick up weekly donations, to help out at our upcoming fundraiser, to coordinate other volunteers, to help with annual events like Take Back the Night, and to become members of our Coordinating Collective. Interested in becoming involved in the Centre? Get in touch at 667-2693 or vfwc@northwestel.net!
Community Kitchen: Here to stay for another year!
VFWC's Community Kitchen, which runs Wednesdays between 11:30 and 1:30, has had its funding renewed. Immense thanks go to United Way for continuing to support this program, which brings women together for a meal, to share news, skills and information, and to connect with one another.
Free and open to all women, it's a rich community event - come check it out!
Free and open to all women, it's a rich community event - come check it out!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Tax clinics for women...
It's TAX time!
Free personal tax clinics for low-income women.
Tuesday mornings starting March 3, at Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre.
Call 667-2693 to book an appointment.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
International Women's Day
Have you heard?!
On Sunday, March 8, 2009....
... there is going to be a massive CELEBRATION!
At 302 Strickland at noon:
Roll your own SUSHI!
and then at 1:30:
an all-woman VARIETY SHOW
And all of this by donation only!
Come one, come all, and celebrate the STRENGTH of women - for a strong, equal world!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Women's Wednesdays - Learn a skill, share a skill.
In conjunction with the Community Kitchen, skill-sharing has begun!
We've already learned massage, had a bannock-making demonstration, a twist hairdo lesson, and are looking forward to a puppy-training demo and a lesson on how to write a letter to the editor.
Have a skill you'd like to offer? Come by the Centre and sign up, or call 667-2693!
Wednesdays, between 12 and 2.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
This Valentines Day - Spoken word with JESSICA YEE!
Coming up Saturday, February 14:
Jessica is back in town! She's going to share her own spoken word, her new book, and do a mini-workshop on how this fine activist art is done.
Bring your own work and join us for an open mike, a light dinner, and a women-friendly, activist beginning to your Valentine's evening!
5pm on Saturday, February 14
Centre de la francophonie - 302 Strickland
All welcome! It's free!
* room graciously sponsored by les EssentiElles *
Centre de la francophonie - 302 Strickland
All welcome! It's free!
* room graciously sponsored by les EssentiElles *
FREE STUFF!
Wednesday, February 4th
10-3
FREE STUFF!
Warm clothes, work clothes, winter boots, kids' stuff...
All brand NEW.
Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre - 503 Hanson
Friday, January 9, 2009
February Sewing Circle
Do you KNIT?
Do you SEW?
Do you do BEADWORK?
Did you make a resolution to start?!
Start at VFWC, surrounded by experts and beginners alike.
Do you SEW?
Do you do BEADWORK?
Did you make a resolution to start?!
Start at VFWC, surrounded by experts and beginners alike.
Bring your project, and join us for the first sewing circle of the year!
Thursday February 19th, 6:30 -8:30pm,
and every 3rd Thursday thereafter
VFWC Living Room
and every 3rd Thursday thereafter
VFWC Living Room
Monday, December 15, 2008
wicked awesome fun
GIRLS' NIGHT OUT!
Thursday, January 8th and Thursday, January 22nd, 6-9pm
Drop-in for hot chocolate, crafts, goodies, and tons of talk!
503 Hanson Street, downtown Whitehorse
---For young women aged 11-17---
Questions? 667-2693
Thursday, January 8th and Thursday, January 22nd, 6-9pm
Drop-in for hot chocolate, crafts, goodies, and tons of talk!
503 Hanson Street, downtown Whitehorse
---For young women aged 11-17---
Questions? 667-2693
Friday, December 5, 2008
Happy Holidays!
The Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre
Staff and Collective Board
Would like to wish everyone
Happy Holidays!
The Centre will be closed
December 25 to January 2.
We will be back at work January 5th. 2009.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
12 Days to End Violence Against Women Calendar of Events
November 25-December 4:
Main Street Urban Art Show
Thursday, November 27, Baked Café:
at 12:30: Main Street Urban Art Walk
at 7 pm: Music, food, and art activism!
Saturday, November 29, PCSS:
Women's self-defense workshop - FULL!
Tuesday, December 2, Elijah Smith Building:
11am-2pm: Come leave your handprint as a symbol of your commitment to peace in our community.
Friday, December 5, Elijah Smith Building:
Noon: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
For more information: 667-2693!
Come make a statement against violence.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Women's Self Defense!
Women's Self-Defense!
Saturday, November 29, 10 am. - 4 pm.
Free Admission!! Lunch Provided.
Porter Creek Secondary School
To register: See Julianna! or call her at 667-2693
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Women abuse prevention month: calling women artists and aspiring artists!
Calling women artists!- Create a piece - it could be sculpture, textile, painting, drawing, collage - the format is wide open -- for display during women abuse prevention month this November. Ensure that it is no bigger than 2 x 2 x 2 feet.
- Choose a theme:
Women abuse: how does it colour our world?
or
Imagining a world free of women abuse
or
Imagining a world free of women abuse
- Get your work to us - at VFWC or Les EssentiElles - by November 20, 2008
- An opportunity to display your work!
- An opening the evening of November 27th
For more information, contact Julie at Les EssentiElles: 668-2636, Jessica at the Yukon Arts Centre: 393-7109, or Julianna at VFWC: 667-2693
This is a partnership between the Yukon Arts Centre Gallery, Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre, and Les EssentiElles
Monday, September 29, 2008
THANK YOU to volunteers!
Take Back the Night was super successful this year -- there were 64 participants (11 of them children). Thanks to Rising Sun for the amazingly powerful opening prayer song, to Renee for delivering an inspiring and thoroughly rousing speech, and to our drum circle leader. Thank you to all the women who baked vagina- and breast-shaped cookies for the event, and to all the other lovely volunteers who did security, staffed the drink table, and who helped clean up afterward. Hurrah!
Thank you, also, to the 7 extraordinary volunteers who helped at the Superhero Dance Party Waves of Resistance fundraiser. You were focused, dedicated, amazing initiative-takers and just generally held everything together most marvelously. Thanks to Jordi and Sasha for DJing, too!
Thank you all!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Yukon Rural Pregnant Moms Suite
The Rural Pregnant Mom's Suite is a 2-bedroom suite in the lower floor of the Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre. The Suite was established to provide free accommodation for the two week period prior to the scheduled birth of a child, when it is recommended that an expectant mother come to Whitehorse.
The suite is available on a first-come, first serve basis, however tentative bookings are encouraged to prepare the staff at the Women's Centre for accommodation arrangements. Each bedroom is equipped with a lock and the suite can accommodate two couples at the same time. The living room, kitchen and bathroom are shared areas. Expectant mothers required to travel to Whitehorse for ulltrasounds and medical procedures related to the pregnancy, are also eligible to stay in the suite, provide the suite is not being used.
Mothers waiting for the birth of their child have priority for use of the suite.
The Women's Centre is located at 503 Hanson Street in downtown Whitehorse, within walking distance of a medical-clinic, shopping and government offices. The Whitehorse General Hospital is a quick 10-minute drive from the Centre.
Sheets, towels, cooking equipment are all provided. Occupants need to bring their own toiletries, food and any other items a person would normally bring if staying in a hotel room. TV with cable and a VCR/DVD are supplied.
Laundry facilities are available in the building for a nominal charge payable to the Women's Centre. Individuals will need to provide their own laundry soap and change.
Expectant mothers are welcome to visit the Centre during drop-in hours, or to join the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies drop-in group (which also runs out of the Centre,) while they are staying in Whitehorse.
Use of the Suite is in accordance with the policies of the Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre and the funding agreement with Insured Health Services, Govermment of Yukon.
If you are intrested in more information or the pamphlet on the RMP suite you can contact us at the Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre. 867-667-2693 Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday, Friday from 9am-5pm, Thursday 1pm-9pm
Thursday
Sunday, September 21, 2008
DROP-IN SERVICES
Come and enjoy our facility:
Drop-in hours are Monday to Friday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, except on Thursday 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Laundry and showers
Computer, printer, phone, fax
Library
Tea, coffee
Women's Advocate
Programming events
Monday, September 1, 2008
Community Kitchen
COME ON IN AND CHECK OUT
What's Cooking for women........
At the Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre
503 Hanson Street
its August 2008 and we are still going
and it's still a favorite ..
Our DELICIOUS FREE LUNCH
EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 11.30-2PM
come on by and join in on the cooking ( from 9.00am on )
learn about low budget cooking and
healthy meals, share your special recipe
or volunteer to cook a whole meal...
Enjoy our safe and friendly space, find information, help and support, hang out and relax, or use the opportunity to do what women do best, share experiences and skills, talk, learn and grow with each other.
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