Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre

Film Screening: The Purity Myth

2012-01-20T13:59:00.000-08:00

Film Screening!

Tuesday, January 24, 5:15pm

Here at VFWC - 503 Hanson Street - on our big screen!

All women welcome.

From the Media Education Foundation:
In this video adaptation of her bestselling book, pioneering feminist blogger Jessica Valenti trains her sights on "the virginity movement" -- an unholy alliance of evangelical Christians, right-wing politicians, and conservative policy intellectuals who have been exploiting irrational fears about women's sexuality to roll back women's rights. From dad-and-daughter "purity balls," taxpayer-funded abstinence-only curricula, and political attacks on Planned Parenthood, to recent attempts by legislators to de-fund women's reproductive health care and narrow the legal definition of rape, Valenti identifies a single, unifying assumption: the myth that the worth of a woman depends on what she does -- or does not do -- sexually. In the end, Valenti argues that the health and well-being of women are too important to be left to ideologues bent on vilifying feminism and undermining women's autonomy.

South Asian Fusion Fundraising Dinner!

2012-01-06T13:30:00.000-08:00

Join us for a super delicious dinner on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 6:30pm
United Church, 601 Main Street
Info and Tickets: 667-2693

~~The Menu~~
Butter Chicken
Curried vegetables
Dal
Spicy Green Beans
Tossed salad
Rice
Naan bread
Sherbet
Water, tea, lemonade

VFWC is closed for the holidays!

2011-12-23T15:51:00.000-08:00

VFWC will be closed from December 24 to January 2, inclusive.

See you Tuesday, January 3, when normal hours will resume.

Coming in the new year: our fundraiser dinner on Saturday, January 14, film nights (we'll be screening the Purity Myth!!), and a forum on women in politics!!

Fabric Menstrual Pad making workshop!!

2011-12-06T16:39:00.001-08:00

Make your own fabric menstrual pads!

Saturday, December 10, 12-3
All women welcome!
Free. Materials and machines provided.

Ceremony for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

2011-11-30T16:06:00.001-08:00

Tuesday, December 6, 12 Noon

Elijah Smith Building

All welcome

Opening up the Man-Box: Yukon men speak out!

2011-11-29T16:20:00.001-08:00

Yukon men talk about their lives - inside and outside the man-box. Check out the video!

For the 12 Days to END Violence Against Women:

http://stopviolenceinyukon.ca/pdf/12_ways.pdf

How to Support a Woman Victim of Violence - Workshop!

2011-11-21T13:06:00.001-08:00

Learn how best to support a woman victim of violence, with expert and transition home worker Renée.

Monday, November 28th at 7pm at the Centre de la francophonie, 302 Strickland Street - in English!

lundi, le 5 décembre à 19h, au Centre de la francophonie, 302 Strickland - en français!

Part of this year's 12 Days to END Violence campaign, this workshop helps build community and connection, fulfilling several of the 12 Ways to END Violence:

Cunt-Friendly Comedy Contest Spectacular!

2011-11-17T14:17:00.001-08:00

Comedy definitely doesn't have to be sexist to be funny. Some local comics are going to prove it by performing stand-up that’s vagina-friendly and hilarious.

And they're going to be competing to see who does it best! There will be a jury, the audience will help decide, and there will be prizes... Fame and adoration, obviously, but also cash money!

Come out for some super fun comedy, and encourage your comic friends to participate.We're still looking for a few more comedians - so get in touch at vfwc@northwestel.net or 667-2693 if you want to be in the show.

The details:

Saturday, December 3 at 7pm
Jarvis Street Saloon
206 Jarvis Street

for the 12 Days to END Violence Against Women, this event represents just one of the 12 Ways to END Violence:

DeAnne Smith Lacks Focus! Comedy from Montreal

2011-11-14T14:37:00.001-08:00

Deanne Smith Lacks Focus

For the 12 Days to END Violence this year, we're challenging comedians to come up with some super-hilarious, vagina-friendly comedy. And for inspiration, we're bringing up DeAnne Smith - all the way from Montreal.

She'll be performing at the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre on Friday, December 2 at 8pm.

Tickets are $10, available at Les EssentiElles (elles@lesessentielles.ca or 668-2636) and Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre (vfwc@northwestel.net or 667-2693).

It's gonna be super fun. You're going to want to be there.

Promoting Wellness: A Body/Mind/Spirit Approach to Mental Health

2011-10-18T14:35:00.000-07:00

AutumnWorkshop & Lecture Presented by
Second Opinion Society & Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre

Speaker: Gisela Sartori, M.A., Dip C, RCC

Lecture: Introduction to the Haven Model of Personal Development

Wednesday, October 26, 7:00 – 9:00pm

United Church Basement, 601 Main St.

The Haven philosophy is that "human beings can best realize their full potential by embracing the principles of self-responsibility and wholesome relationship with others and the world around them" and it "promotes a society where human beings are fully present and alive." The Haven's integrative body/mind/spirit approach combines cognitive verbal techniques with breath and bodywork methods, and is used in working with individuals to promote mental and emotional health.

Core themes include: Self- discovery/Awareness, Body, Breath and Energy, Interpersonal Communications, Relationships, Life Issues, Sexuality, Creative Expression, Children and Teenagers, and Counseling Skills Development.

Workshop: Promoting WellnessBody/Mind/Spirit Approach to Mental Health

November 1 – 4, 9:30am - 4:00pm

Hellaby Hall, 4th and Elliott St.

This experiential workshop is for health and social service workers, counselors and those interested in personal development. It will provide participants with tools that can be used for self-care and for working with individuals in emotional distress. Topics include: Breath and Bodywork, Communication, Anger, Boundaries, Self-hate and Self-compassion, and Attunement. A variety of techniques will be used that can heal and shift behavioural patterns on a deep, profound level: group exercises, visualizations, movement, gestalt and different forms of breathwork and bodywork. Pre-registration is required. Call 667-2037.

For more information contact:
Second Opinion Society

304 Hawkins St.

667-2037

info@second-opinion.ca

Is feminism for everyone?

2011-10-17T12:04:00.000-07:00

Community Report-back from the RebELLEs gathering and the Women's Worlds 2011 conference. Hear about these events, what we brought home with us, and how it all relates to Poverty and Homelessness Action Week's theme: human rights.

There'll be snacks and videos, oh my!

Baked Café
Tuesday, October 18, 7pm
Everyone welcome.

2011-09-30T12:51:00.000-07:00

Get your very own beautiful VFWC magnet! They come in this lovely fireweed colour, carefully selected by the folks at the Community Kitchen, and designed by Paulette Comeau.

This way your women's centre community will always be nearby!

Stop by 503 Hanson to get your own.

Take Back the Night - Riverdale!

2011-09-14T11:00:00.000-07:00

Take Back the Night - the Riverdale Edition!

Meet at the Riverdale Super A Parking Lot this Friday, September 16 at 7pm.

It's time to assert our right to walk in safety, anytime, anywhere!

Women and children are welcome to march. Men are gathering at the end to support the effort, and are baking cookies!

The route map follows - we're going south along Nisutlin Drive, then turning onto the Millennium trail to head back to Selkirk Street School for those delightful cookies.

Selling Sickness or Promoting Wellness?

2011-08-22T16:00:00.000-07:00

Robert Whitaker, bestselling author of “Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America” will present research about the long-term effects of psychiatric medication on outcomes for schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder and children’s mental health. Examples of successful, innovative treatment programs in Europe and the US that use medication in a very selective, limited manner will also be discussed.

Professional Development Workshop (Free) Please pre-register.
September 19th, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, High Country Inn

Public Lecture (Free) September 19th, 7:00pm to 9:00 pm, High Country Inn

For more information and to register, please contact Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre at 667-2693 (or email vfwc@northwestel.net), or Second Opinion Society at 667-2037 (info@second-opinion.ca).

Thank you to YG - Professional Development Fund for the financial support.

Sexual Assault Prevention in the Summer!

2011-06-23T15:54:00.000-07:00

Look for the super team of sticker distributors at Sunstroke this weekend! They'll be delivering messages of consent, and reminder stickers to match. Take home someone who, freely and soberly, says YES!!

Wear a sticker proudly!

Because, ultimately, sex without consent is sexual assault.

Thanks to Sexual Assault Voices of Edmonton for sharing the above poster campaign. It will be out this weekend, too!

Yukon Status of Women Council AGM!

2011-06-06T11:06:00.000-07:00

One Woman Can Make a Difference:
A Librarian’s Successful Negotiation for Wage Equity
Yukon Status of Women Council AGM
Guest Speaker: Laurie Prange-Martin
June 8th, 2011
6-7:30pm - 503 Hanson St.
Refreshments and snacks provided

Moms And Kids Summer Recreation Program

2011-06-01T12:37:00.000-07:00

Moms and Kids Summer Recreation Program!

For moms with kids up to age 8!

Fridays 11:00-2:00

June, July and August

Enjoy Outdoor Activities, Arts and Crafts, Field Trips, Workshops and Food...For Free!

Come to Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre 503 Hanson St

For more information and to register call Larisse 667-2693 or email at vfwcadmin@northwestel.net

2011-05-11T13:17:00.000-07:00

Thanks to an amazing coalition out of Vancouver for letting us use this poster!

Is rape a crime with consequences? SCANDALOUS! A community discussion.

2011-05-10T18:52:00.000-07:00

English follows

Est-ce que le viol est un crime sans conséquences?

Les EssentiElles et le Centre pour femmes Victoria Faulkner vous invite à en parler avec un panel d’expert lors de la soirée

SCANDALE!

La discussion se déroulera en ANGLAIS seulement.

Mercredi 18 mai, 19 h

Salle communautaire, Centre de la francophonie

302, rue Strickland

Rens. :

Centre pour femmes Victoria Faulkner : (867) 667-2693 ; vfwc@northwestel.net

Les EssentiElles : (867) 668-2636 ; elles@essentielles.ca

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Is rape a crime with consequences?

Les EssentiElles and Victoria Faulkner Women Centre invite you to discuss it with a panel of experts at

SCANDALOUS!

Wednesday May 18th, 7 p.m

Community Hall, Centre de la francophonie

302 Strickland

Info:

Victoria Faulkner Women Centre: (867) 667-2693 ; vfwc@northwestel.net

Les EssentiElles : (867) 668-2636 ; elles@essentielles.ca

Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre Book Club

2011-04-04T10:48:00.000-07:00

VFWC Reading Group Has A New Book!

Half Broke Horses By Jeanette Walls

"Those old cows knew trouble was coming before we did." So begins the story of Lily Casey Smith, Jeannette Walls's no-nonsense, resourceful, and spectacularly compelling grandmother. By age six, Lily was helping her father break horses. At fifteen, she left home to teach in a frontier town—riding five hundred miles on her pony, alone, to get to her job. She learned to drive a car and fly a plane. And, with her husband, Jim, she ran a vast ranch in Arizona. She raised two children, one of whom is Jeannette's memorable mother, Rosemary Smith Walls, unforgettably portrayed in The Glass Castle.

Lily survived tornadoes, droughts, floods, the Great Depression, and the most heartbreaking personal tragedy. She bristled at prejudice of all kinds—against women, Native Americans, and anyone else who didn't fit the mold. Rosemary Smith Walls always told Jeannette that she was like her grandmother, and in this true-life novel, Jeannette Walls channels that kindred spirit. Half Broke Horses is Laura Ingalls Wilder for adults, as riveting and dramatic as Isak Dinesen's Out of Africa or Beryl Markham's West with the Night. Destined to become a classic, it will transfix readers everywhere.

Copies can be found at Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre
The meeting for Half Broke Horses will be
Thursday, April 28rd at 5:30
At the Women's Centre (503 Hanson St.)
Food and Drink will be available!

For Questions or to sign up please contact Larisse
By Phone 667-2693 or by email vfwcadmin@northwestel.net

VFWC Movie Night

2011-03-15T16:06:00.000-07:00

Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre
Movie Night!

When: Thursday, March 24th at 5:30pm

Where:Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre

(503 Hanson St.)

What: Pride and Prejudice (2005)

The classic tale of love and values unfolds in the class-conscious England of the late 18th century. The five Bennet sisters -- including strong-willed Elizabeth and young Lydia -- have all been raised by their mother with one purpose in life: finding a husband. When a wealthy bachelor takes up residence in a nearby mansion, the Bennets are abuzz. Amongst the man's sophisticated circle of friends, surely there will be no shortage of suitors for the Bennet sisters. But when Elizabeth meets up with the handsome and -- it would seem -- snobbish Mr. Darcy, the battle of the sexes is joined. Based on the best selling book by Jane Austen.

Food and Drink will be available! For questions please contact Larisse at 667-2693 or email at vfwcadmin@northwestel.net

International Women's Day OPEN HOUSE!

2011-03-07T15:40:00.000-08:00

OPEN HOUSE!

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
11am - 7pm (that's right, ALL DAY!)

FILMS, WORKSHOPS, SNACKS and a SPECIAL GUEST!

Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre - 503 Hanson

Everyone is welcome! (no seriously, everyone!)

FILMS:

See the schedule below.

WORKSHOPS:

Workshops during the day will include Putting the Sexy back in Safer Sex with Georgia from Blood Ties (at 3:30pm) and The Gender and Sexuality Spectrum with Brenda from the Women's Directorate (at 2pm).

SNACKS:

5-7pm is our catered Soirée. Come eat, chat and take a tour!

SPECIAL GUEST:

Audrey McLaughlin will speak at 6pm on Women in Afghanistan.

IWD celebrations brought to you through financial support from the Women’s Directorate

Happy International Women's Day!!!

Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre Book Club

2011-03-04T16:03:00.000-08:00

Our Reading Group Has Chosen a New Book!

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice is a novel by Jane Austen first published in 1813. The story follows the main character Elizabeth Bennet as she deals with issues of manners, upbringing, morality, education and marriage in the society of the landed gentry of early 19th-century England. Elizabeth is the second of five daughters of a country gentleman, living near the fictional town of Meryton in Hertfordshire, near London

Though the story is set at the turn of the 19th century, it retains a fascination for modern readers, continuing near the top of lists of 'most loved books'. It has become one of the most popular novels in English literature, and receives considerable attention from literary scholars. Modern interest in the book has resulted in a number of dramatic adaptations and an abundance of novels and stories imitating Austen's memorable characters or themes. To date, the book has sold some 20 million copies worldwide.

Have you read Pride and Prejudice? Have you watched the movie? Come and discuss it at the Book Club! March 31st at 5:30pm here at Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre (503 Hanson St.)
Do you need a copy of the book? Call Larisse at 667-2693 or email her at vfwcadmin@northwestel.net

3.4 Billion Women: Equal in Numbers, But not in Status

2011-03-03T17:35:00.000-08:00

Leslie Leong, a Whitehorse-based artist, produced the following video for the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day.

3.4 billion women: Equal in numbers, but not in status. With Freedom from the many forms of discrimination and oppression, women can do and be anything. Let's make it happen through our individual actions in the world. Do something local and/or global.

Thank you, Leslie! This is a wonderful video, and a fantastic way to begin to get the whole community involved with this year's International Women's Day.

To volunteer or donate, get started:

Find a list of Yukon women's groups here. And women's shelters here. We also have a list of resources at our website.

To get involved with Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre, call 667-2693, or email vfwc@northwestel.net. We're always keen to accept donations! Write cheques to Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre or donate online through Canada Helps.

We're currently fundraising for the road reconstruction scheduled to take place this summer, which will finally replace our water and sewer pipes, and ensure that we have water during the winter!

International Women’s Day FILM FEST!

2011-02-23T16:04:00.000-08:00

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

11am:

Tea & Justice

Tea & Justice

Defying Stereotypes

Changing Law Enforcement

In TEA & JUSTICE, Officer Ormsby and Detectives Chan and Leung share stories about their careers, their personal lives, the stereotypes they defied and how they persevered.

Searching 4 Sandeep

12:15pm:

Searching 4 Sandeep

Through raw, incredibly frank footage, Searching 4 Sandeep follows Poppy and Sandeep's tumultuous relationship across two years and three continents.

The Heretics

1:30pm:

The Heretics

THE HERETICS celebrates the Second Wave of the Women’s Movement from inside a New York publishing collective.

3:15pm: Poor No More

Poor No More

We were always told, "If you work hard, things will get better." But many hard-working Canadians have only seen things get worse. Corporate profits soared, but only the rich got richer.

Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre - 503 Hanson

Everyone is welcome!

IWD celebrations brought to you through financial support from the Women’s Directorate

If My Life Depended on It: Public Policing Review Report-back

2011-02-21T11:40:00.000-08:00

Yukon Women's Groups are holding a public meeting on TUESDAY FEBRUARY 22, at 7:00 p.m. at the Lucy Jackson Room, 2285 2nd Avenue PSAC building, to report on the Review of Yukon's Police Force.

Advisory Committee member Lois Moorcroft will present an overview of If My Life Depended On It: Yukon women and the RCMP and legal counsel Corrinne McKay will present an overview of Yukon Aboriginal Women's Council Report and Recommendations. Copies of the reports are available at Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre, 503 Hanson Street.

RCMP Commanding Officer Peter Clark, Dennis Cooley, Deputy Minister, Yukon Government Department of Justice, and Simone Arnold, Council of Yukon First Nations Justice Programs Manager, Co-Chairs of the Review of Yukon Police Force 2010 will attend to discuss Sharing Common Ground and Yukon Women's Groups recommendations for improving Yukon police service and building trust between women and the RCMP.

Everyone is welcome!

The Medicalization of Women's Sexuality - with Thea Cacchioni

2011-02-10T12:12:00.000-08:00

We get THREE chances to see Thea speak on THREE different topics!

Monday, February 28, noon.
Yukon College Lecture Theatre (Upper Level A2206)

"SEX, LIES and MEDICINE: The Search for the 'Pink Viagra'"

...
Monday, February 28, 7pm.
Whitehorse Public Library

"Learning about SEX and LOVE in the post-Viagra Age"

...
Tuesday, March 1, 7pm.
Whitehorse Public Library

"Challenging the Medical View of Women's Sexual Problems"

Thea Cacchioni is the Ruth Wynn Woodard Chair in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies. Thea earned her BA in Women’s Studies at UBC and her MA and PhD in Gender Studies and Sociology at the University of Warwick, UK. For the past few years, she has worked as a full-time lecturer at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.

Thea's research interests include gender; sexuality; health; medicalization; ‘Female Sexual Dysfunction;’ and ‘Sexual Revolution.’ She has published in the journals Sexualities, Sociology, and the Sociology of Health and Illness. She is currently working on a book entitled 'The Labour of Love: Women in the Second Sexual Revolution' (University of Toronto Press).

The SFU Traveling Speakers Series is bringing Thea up north. Thanks to the Women's Directorate and Yukon College for collaboratively organizing and promoting Thea's visit.

Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre Book Club

2011-02-07T18:23:00.000-08:00

VFWC's Reading Group Has a New Book!

Eat, Pray, Love By Elizabeth Gilbert

Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything across Italy, India and Indonesia is a unique travelogue. Elizabeth Gilbert was a 30-year-old successful journalist with a perfect life (husband, fancy New York City apartment, fabulous weekend home) when she realized she was miserable. After surviving an acrimonious divorce, Gilbert sold her remaining possessions to spend a year abroad-- four months each in three countries with nothing in common except starting with the letter "I". The author provides vivid color and quirky humor as she eats (in Italy), prays (in India), and finds love (in Indonesia). This is a delightful memoir that explores exotic countries as well as the author's heart and soul.

Copies can be found at Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre
The meeting for Eat, Pray, Love will be
Thursday, March 3rd at 5:30
At the Women's Centre (503 Hanson St.)
Food and Drink will be available

For Questions or to sign up please contact Larisse
By Phone 667-2693 or by email vfwcadmin@northwestel.net

GIRLS CLUB RE-LAUNCH!

2011-02-04T14:03:00.000-08:00

Girls Club Re-launch!

For all girls from 12- 18 years old

The same Girls Club you know and love - but even BETTER!

Come to the Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre

Every Tuesday from 4 - 8 pm

Beginning this Tuesday February 8th!

Yoga, Cooking, Music, Photography, Zines, Jewellery, Dance, Crafts, Videos, Discussions, and more!

PLUS! Some exciting new community events!

A safe space amongst girls to learn, share and have fun!

Drop-in! Food will be provided!

For more information:

Phone: 667-2693 

Email: tarynturner@msn.com

Stop by: 503 Hanson

Find us on Facebook: VFWC Girls Club

Policing Review: Women's reps report back!

2011-01-18T13:13:00.000-08:00

Find out what our representatives heard during the Policing Review... come listen, discuss, and find out what happens from here!

Corrine McKay will present the Yukon Aboriginal Women's Council's report, and Lois Moorcroft will summarize If My Life Depended On It: Yukon women and the RCMP. We will also have copies of Sharing Common Ground - the Police Review Co-Chairs Final Report.

You can view the documents at http://www.policereview2010.gov.yk.ca/

This meeting is open to all women - look for a wide open public meeting in the following few weeks.

Tuesday, January 25

Lucy Jackson Room

PSAC building - 2285 2nd Avenue

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Food is provided!

VFWC Book Club

2011-01-06T16:31:00.000-08:00

VFWC Book Club

The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Lily Owens has shaped her life around one devastating, blurred, memory—the afternoon her mother was killed when Lily was four. Since then, her only real companion on the peach farm of her harsh, unyielding father has been a fierce-hearted black woman, Rosaleen, her “stand-in mother”.

When Rosaleen insults three of the deepest racists in town, Lily knows it is time to spring them both free. She and Rosaleen take off for a town called Tiburon, South Carolina, a name she found on the back of a picture amid the few possessions left by her mother. They are taken in by three black, bee-keeping sisters. Lily enters their mesmerizing secret world of bees and honey, and of the Black Madonna who presides over this household of strong. Wise women—a place where ultimately she can find the single thing her heart longs for most.

Copies are available at VFWC. The meeting will be Thursday, January 27th at 5:30pm at the Women's Centre. Food and Drink will be available.

For more info contact Larisse at VFWC Phone # 667-2693 or email at vfwcadmin@northwestel.net

Happy Winter!

2010-12-23T17:30:00.000-08:00

Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre will be closed from December 25 to January 3, inclusive.

In the interim - see if you can spot the 4 logos "hidden" in the image to the left!

See you on January 4!

2010-12-16T16:51:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

Please Join Us Next week Tuesday, December 21st at 5:00 o'clock for Stitch and Bitch! We'll be making Christmas Stockings!

All the material is available at the Women's Centre!
So bring your own work or start something new!

Food and Drink will be available!

For any questions please contact Larisse at
667-2693 or email her at vfwcadmin@northwestel.net

December 6th National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

2010-11-23T12:09:00.000-08:00

Monday, December 6, 2010

Elijah Smith Building

12 noon - 1pm

Everyone welcome

Featuring:
The Elijah Smith Dancers

The Persephone Singers

France Robert

12 Days to END Violence Campaign LAUNCH!

2010-11-22T15:59:00.000-08:00

Campaign Launch!

This Thursday, November 25, at 7pm.

503 Hanson Street.

Campaign Launch, featuring men's commitments to END violence against women.

Film Screening: of the fantastic French film La Domination Masculine. We'll play it with English subtitles. And popcorn!

Film Screening!

FULL ON: A Celebration of Women's Art, Words and Music!

2010-11-19T16:10:00.000-08:00

Tuesday, November 30, 7:30pm

Old Fire Hall

Info: 667-2693

Suggested donation of $10 at the door, toward the Women's Monument project

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Part of the 12 Days to END Violence Against Women Campaign: Honouring Women, Challenging Men

RALLY WEDNESDAY MORNING!

2010-11-16T17:20:00.000-08:00

Rally to call for ALL leadership to live and to stand for non-violence.

Wednesday morning November 17, 8:30am, outside CYFN (2nd and Black!)

VFWC Book Club

2010-11-12T11:37:00.000-08:00

VFWC'S Reading Group Has a New Book!

Prodigal Summer
By Barbara Kingsolver

Barbara Kingsolver's fifth novel is a hymn to wildness that celebrates the prodigal spirit of human nature, and of nature itself. It weaves together three stories of human love within a larger tapestry of lives amid the mountains and farms of southern Appalachia. Over the course of one humid summer, this novel's intriguing protagonists face disparate predicaments but find connections to one another and to the flora and fauna with which they necessarily share a place.

Copies of the book can be found at VFWC (503 Hanson St.)

The meeting for the book is will be held at the Women's Centre on

Tuesday, November 30th at 5pm

Food and Drink will be available!
For any questions contact Larisse at 667-2693 or email at vfwcadmin@northwestel.net

Job opening: Women's Advocate!

2010-11-02T10:55:00.000-07:00

Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre

is accepting applications for the position of

Women’s Advocate

Full time: 40 hours per week

Salary commensurate with experience (up to $26.50/hr)

Qualifications

· Master’s Degree in Social Work or a combination of post-secondary education and experience in counseling, advocacy and women’s issues

· Knowledge of community resources and women’s issues

Duties and Responsibilities

· Provide information, referral, support, advocacy and accompaniment to women in areas such as housing, income security, family, legal and health

· Establish and maintain contact with service providers; participate on relevant committees

· Provide educational workshops; Assist in the development of programming

· Provide interim counseling to meet immediate needs; help women honour their resilience, make informed choices and tap into their capacity to respond

· Participate in the co-management of the Centre.

Closing Date: Monday, November 22^nd, 2010 at 10:00 am

Detailed job description available at the Centre.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Resumes may be dropped off or sent to:

Hiring Committee, C/O Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre

503 Hanson St., Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1Y9

Email: vfwc@northwestel.net Fax: 867-667-7004

Stitch and Bitch Next Week!

2010-10-15T12:51:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Please Join Us Next week Tuesday, October 19th at 5:00 o'clock for our fourth Knitting Session. Learn how to get started, or learn different patterns, or how to spin your own wool! We will also be discussing next month's Stitch and Bitch Schedule and start thinking about making gifts for the up coming Christmas season!

Needles, Wool and Patterns are all available at the Women's Centre!
So bring your own work or start something new!

Food and Drink will be available!

For any questions please contact Larisse at
667-2693 or email her at vfwcadmin@northwestel.net

Sisters in Spirit Silent March and Vigil

2010-09-28T15:01:00.000-07:00

Yukon United so we never forget our missing and murdered sisters.

To date, Sisters in Spirit research proves that there are more than 582 missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls in this country.

We will walk from in front of the RCMP building (4100-4th Ave) to the legislative building (Hawkins and 2nd) via Main S...treet and the waterfront.

Monday, October 4

12 Noon

RCMP Building

Everyone is welcome.

A partnership between the Yukon Aboriginal Women's Council, Skookum Jim Friendship Centre, Whitehorse Aboriginal Women's Circle, Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre, Les EssentiElles, Yukon Government, and the RCMP.

Basic bike repair workshop for women!

2010-09-20T13:10:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

5:30-7pm

503 Hanson Stret

Free!

Bring your bike and dress warmly.

Call 667-2693 or email vfwc@northwestel.net to register.

Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre Book Club

2010-09-17T13:44:00.000-07:00

VFWC's Reading Group Has a New Book!

The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

The Glass Castle is a remarkable memoir of resilience and redemption and a revelatory look into a family at once deeply dysfunctional and uniquely vibrant. When sober, Jeannette's brilliant and charismatic father capture his children's imagination, teaching them physics, geology and how to embrace life fearlessly. But when he drank he was dishonest and destructive. Her mother was free spirit who abhorred the idea of domesticity and didn't want the responsibility of raising a family.

The Walls children learned to take care of themselves. They fed, clothed, and protected one another, and eventually found their way to New York. Their parents followed them, choosing to be homeless even as their children prospered.

The Glass Castle is truly astonishing-- a memoir permeated by the intense love of a peculiar but loyal family.

Copies of the book can be found at VFWC (503 Hanson St.)

The meeting for the book is will be held at the Women's Centre on

Tuesday, September 28th at 5:30

Food and Drink will be available!
For any questions contact Larisse at 667-2693 or vfwcadmin@northwestel.net

Girls Club!

2010-09-08T16:59:00.000-07:00

Girls Club!

For all girls from 14 to 18 years old

Want to do something different after school?

Come to Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre!

EVERY THURSDAY @ 4 o'clock

From September 23rd to December 16th

Crafts, Video Making, Discussions, Workshops, Movie Nights, Zines...

Come create the space and do the activities you want to do!

A safe space amongst girls to learn, share and have fun!

You can come every Thursday or just drop in whenever you like!

It's FREE! Food will also be available

Please, let us know what you think or ask questions!

by email: vfwc@northwestel.net

by phone: 667-2693

or stop by for a visit: 503 Hanson

Find us on Facebook: Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING!

2010-08-31T12:39:00.000-07:00

You are invited to
Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre's
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING!

Tuesday, September 14, 5:30pm

503 Hanson Street

Comedic Guests Shannon Mallory and Sarah Crane will perform.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Take Back the Night

2010-08-25T13:36:00.000-07:00

Take Back the Night

Friday, September 10, 7pm

Meet at Rotary Park followed by live music and snacks at the Old Fire Hall!

Women and children welcome!

info: 667-2693

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la rue, la nuit, les femmes sans peur

vendredi 10 septembre, 19h

Rassemblement au Parc Rotary pour une marche et une performance musicale avec un léger goûter au Old Fire Hall.
Bienvenue aux femmes et aux enfants!

rens.: 668-2636

Job Posting: SALLY & SISTERS COORDINATOR

2010-08-24T14:58:00.000-07:00

Sally & Sisters is seeking a Coordinator for a 5-hour/week contract position from September 20, 2010 – March 31, 2011. The Coordinator will oversee the provision of a new hot lunch program for Women and Children each Monday and Friday. Remuneration will be $25/hour.

REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain a welcoming, supportive and safe atmosphere during the lunch program.

Physical strength and the capacity to perform heavy lifting and transport of food 40% of the time.

Good organizational and time-management skills.

The ability to work independently and also to positively engage volunteers.

Food safe certification or willingness to complete this certification.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pick up hot lunch at the Salvation Army and transport it to the Food Bank.

Set up for hot lunch for women and children at the Food Bank.

Ensure the space remains a women and children-only space.

Close lunch, complete any necessary clean-up.

Return serving dishes to the Salvation Army.

Maintain records of attendance.

Liaise with Food Bank ED and Salvation Army re logistical details and administration of the program.

Prepare monthly report.

Maintain regular communication with Sally & Sisters regarding atmosphere and arising issues

APPLICATIONS:

Interested applicants are invited to send a letter expressing their interest and highlighting relevant experience or abilities before Wednesday, September 1, 2010 to:

Hiring Committee Sally & Soeurs/Sisters

elles@essentielles.ca

fax 668-3511

Mindfulness/meditation practices do for your mind what the gym does for your body … and they’re free and easy!

2010-08-24T14:46:00.000-07:00

Intro to Mindfulness Practices

September 8th 5:30-7:00 @ Whitehorse Elementary

Free childcare and supervised activities for children.

September 9th 5:30-7:00

@ Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre

Its that time of month again!

Info: Nyingje 667-2693

Lantern Making Workshop at Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre

2010-08-24T10:30:00.000-07:00

In preparation for the Autumn Moon Festival

Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre

is Hosting a Lantern Making Workshop

Thursday, September 16th at 5:00pm
All women are welcome to attend!

2010-07-30T14:12:00.000-07:00

Come To the Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre

STITCH & BITCH!

August 12th at 5:00pm

Here at the Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre!

For Questions call Larisse at 667-2693
or email vfwcadmin@northwestel.net

Embroidery Workshop With Jessica Vellenga

2010-07-13T17:02:00.000-07:00

Embroidery Workshop with Jessica Vellenga

This Thursday at the Arts Underground Studios

305 Main St. at 1:00pm!

All Women Welcome!!

Pregnant? Heading to Whitehorse to deliver?

2010-07-05T17:32:00.000-07:00

Stay in Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre's Rural Pregnant Moms Suite! Choose from two rooms - one with twin beds and one with a double bed. There is a shared kitchen, living room, and bathroom.

Be in touch for details! Call (867) 667-2693 or write vfwc@northwestel.net.

Film: For the Bible Tells me So

2010-06-29T15:00:00.000-07:00

Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre is celebrating PRIDE!

Join us for a screening of For the Bible Tells me So

Can the love between two people ever be an
abomination? Is the chasm separating gays and
lesbians and Christianity too wide to cross? Is the
Bible an excuse to hate?

Public screening: Tuesday, July 6 at 6pm, Whitehorse Public Library
Women-only screening: Wednesday, July 7 at 10:30am, Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre

Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre Book Club

2010-06-25T11:55:00.000-07:00

Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre Book Club  

Starting in July.

There will 5 books in 5 months!

The first book will be:

Reading Lolita in Tehran By Azar Nafisi

There are five copies of the book on hold at the Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre and anyone with their own copy is encouraged to join and attend the meeting at the end of the month July 29th at 5pm.

If anyone wants to sign up and/or ask for a copy they can contact

Larisse McDonald at vfwcadmin@northwestel.net

or phone The Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre at 667-2693.

Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre Walking Group!

2010-06-25T11:27:00.000-07:00

Come Join the Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre Walking Group!

Tuesdays and Thursdays

From 7:30am to 9:00am

Starts at Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre

Please be sure to bring appropriate foot and outdoor wear.
The trails will be predetermined and all women are welcome to attend!

It's That Time of the Month: HAPPINESS!

2010-06-24T18:18:00.000-07:00

Despite the overwhelming message that happiness depends on the latest fashion, a perfect body, and a greater income, research shows that after the immediate thrill passes, even lottery winners are no happier than the rest of us.

Happiness is an inside job.

It’s a skill we can learn rather than a byproduct of what we have or how we look.

Want to be happier?

Explore some ways to develop your

capacity for happiness.

Victoria Faulkner Women’s Center

July 8th : 5:30 –7:00pm

Free for all women

Women's Worlds 2011 calls for EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST!

2010-06-15T16:49:00.000-07:00

The deadline to submit an expression of interest is Wednesday, June 30, 2010.

Women's Worlds 2011 is shaping up to be a unique celebration of voices.

THE CONVERSATION INCLUDES YOU.

The regional network process of the “Women Build Up to the Congress” project invites grassroots women’s organizations wishing to present at Women’s Worlds 2011 to submit an expression of interest.

YOU SHOULD SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IF:

• you can see your organization and/or project reflected in the priorities and

ideas conveyed in your region’s Participation Plan - Be in touch for a copy of the BC-Yukon Participation Plan!

• you have a unique idea of a presentation(s) that you wish to develop for WW 2011

You want to share your ideas, findings, and stories at WW 2011. You have in mind a presentation that follows a classic format or you want to present through multimedia, performance art, exhibits, cultural events …

Please find attached the BC-Yukon Participation Plan, and the expression of interest forms. The ideal way to submit your expression of interest is via the online form, at http://www.womensworlds.ca/expression-interest.

Remember, the deadline is just 2 weeks away: June 30, 2010!

Please be in touch with any questions!

667-2693 or vfwc@northwestel.net

Calling Moms & Kids to the Victoria Faulkner Summer Recreation Program for Moms and Kids!

2010-05-31T12:15:00.000-07:00

Women in Peru

2010-05-25T16:03:00.000-07:00

Come Learn About Peru and the Women Who Live There!

Tuesday, June 8th at the Public Library

There will be a viewing of the short film: Rising From the Ashes

Let's talk about SEX!

2010-05-03T16:02:00.000-07:00

Come CELEBRATE how hot sex can be when you communicate!

with Patricia Bacon, PhD in Human Sexuality.

Workshop, Q&A, Discussion

Everyone welcome!

Thursday, May 27, 7pm
Baked Cafe, 108-100 Main Street

Because CONSENT makes sex HOT!

--- May is sexual assault prevention month ---

It's THAT time of the month: your habitude about money!

2010-04-26T11:41:00.000-07:00

This month, find out about your

Habitude about money!

...and get to know more about your

Real Assets.

May 5, Wednesday 5:30-7:00 @ Whole Child Program :

Whitehorse Elementary – Free Childcare and

Supervised activities for Children

May 6, Thursday 5:30-7:00 @ Victoria Faulkner

To Register contact Nyingje Norgang@ 667-2693

Self-defense for women!

2010-04-26T11:33:00.000-07:00

It's that time again... and you've got two options.

Take the full course:
Saturday, May 8, 2010. 11am-4pm, Grey Mountain School.

Space is limited, so please pre-register: 667-2693

The course is free, and lunch is provided!

Took the class on Saturday? Taken self-defense before and just want to practice your moves?

Drop in to REFRESH your self-defense skills:

Tuesday, May 11, 2010. 6:30-8:30pm, Grey Mountain School
No need to pre-register - just show up!

The classes are intended for women 14+.

Film and Discussion! The many trials of one Jane Doe

2010-03-22T12:59:00.000-07:00

Friday, March 26, 6pm

Whitehorse Public Library meeting room #1

Everyone welcome!

Check out the trailer on Youtube!

The telefilm Canada description:
This is the true story of an extraordinary woman, who, after a traumatizing rape, refuses to become a victim. Jane Doe (as she legally must be called) discovers that she is the fifth victim of a serial rapist who the police knew was operating in the two-block area where she lived. Outraged, Jane sues the police for negligence in a criminal investigation. It takes her years but she is finally successful – and makes legal history. (http://www.telefilm.gc.ca/data/production/prod_2327.asp?lang=en&)

International Women's Day Festivities - UPDATE!

2010-02-24T16:45:00.000-08:00

Come celebrate and honour the women in our community...

with food, workshops, crafts and entertainment!

---Everything will be held at the Centre de la francophonie at 302 Strickland---

Saturday, March 6

Noon - Lunch

1pm - Women of Wisdom workshops

2pm - Crafts

5pm - Potluck - Bring a dish!

6pm - Entertainment!

Sunday, March 7

Noon - Lunch

1pm - Women of Wisdom workshops

5pm - Dinner

Monday, March 8

6pm - World March of Women event! Come learn about it and do a workshop!

Film screening - Iron Jawed Angels

--Kids are welcome! There will be childcare!--

A collaboration between Skookum Jim Friendship Centre's Women of Wisdom workshops, Les EssentiElles, Yukon Aboriginal Women's Council, Whitehorse Aboriginal Women's Circle, and VFWC!

It's tax time!

2010-02-24T16:43:00.000-08:00

Simple income taxes from this year can be done right here at VFWC - for free!

Every Tuesday morning in March and April.

Call 667-2693 to book your appointment.

March: It's that time of the month!

2010-02-24T15:01:00.000-08:00

Prepare for International Women’s Day

by celebrating your life!

This is a chance to remember your

strengths, skills, dreams, gifts etc.

You deserve an A – for awesome!

March 3, Wednesday 5:30-7:00 @ Whole Child Program :

Whitehorse Elementary – Free Childcare and

Supervised activities for Children

March 4, Thursday 5:30-7:30 @ Victoria Faulkner

To Register for either evening,

contact Nyingje Norgang@ 667-2693

In the next months: April – Body Image … May – Money.

Tax training: A volunteer opportunity!

2010-02-04T14:22:00.000-08:00

Get trained by the CRA to file basic personal income taxes, then volunteer to help others do theirs!

Saturday, February 27, 11:00AM
Whitehorse Public Library, 2071 2nd Avenue

VFWC will be holding our annual tax clinic Tuesday mornings in March and April: Let us know if you'll be available to help!

Job Posting: VFWC Programs Assistant

2010-01-05T13:45:00.000-08:00

Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre

is accepting applications from women interested in the position of

VFWC Programs Assistant

Six Month Position: 28-35 hours per week @ $14/hr

Open only to women applicants.

Qualifications

· Commitment to promoting women’s equality and well-being

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Keen ability to work collaboratively

· Excellent organizational abilities

Duties and Responsibilities

· Help ensure a warm and welcoming atmosphere @ VFWC

· Support the Program Coordinator and Community Kitchen Coordinator

· Work in collaboration with the VFWC Staff and Collective

· Initiate community projects consistent with the VFWC mission

Closing Date: January 18th, 2010 @ noon.

Detailed job description available on request.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Resumes may be dropped off or sent to:

Human Resources, Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre

503 Hanson St., Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1Y9

Email: womensadvocate@northwestel.net Fax: 867-667-7004

This position is being offered through the Youth Eco Internship Program (YEIP) at YWCA Canada with funding from the Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan. Candidates must be between 15-30, unemployed and Canadian citizens, permanent residents or individuals who have been afforded refugee status in order to be eligible for this position.

The YEIP particularly encourages applicants from visible minority, Aboriginal, immigrant, refugee and traditionally marginalized communities to apply, and is committed to providing employment accommodation supports for youth with disabilities wherever reasonably possible.

Job Posting: Women’s Community Kitchen Coordinator

2010-01-05T13:40:00.000-08:00

Part-time position starting January, 2010. Averaging 10 hours/week @ $18/hour.
Open only to women applicants.

Responsibilities include:
• managing funding and related reporting of the CK program
• overseeing donations and acquisitions
• planning and cooking nutritious meals on a budget one day a week
• collaborating and partnering with other community groups
• creating and supervising volunteer involvement

Requirements:
• good organizational skills
• knowledge and experience in nutritional cooking
• ability to provide a friendly, safe and non-judgmental environment
• basic computer skills
• passion for working within a feminist team and collective

Closing Date: January 18, 2010 at noon.

Resumes may be dropped off or sent to :
Human Resources, Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre
503 Hanson St., Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1Y9
Email: womensadvocate@northwestel.net Fax: 867-667-7004

It's that time of month!

2010-01-05T10:18:00.000-08:00

January – New Year’s Resolutions. What makes the difference between the ones we succeed at and feel good about and ones we fail at and feel miserable about? A chance to talk about your goals/ dreams/ aspirations and explore new approaches to achieving them. Jan 7/13.

February – Valentines. Will you be your Valentine? Dare to love yourself! Yes, we will be making Valentines and Chocolate may be involved. Feb 10, 11

March – Yeah Women! Celebrate International Women’s Day by helping one woman feel better about herself. Come to this self-esteem enhancer for goodness sake! Your own goodness that is. Mar 3/ 4

April - Body image. Do you think you’d be happier if you were taller, shorter, skinnier….? Do you think of your body as a friend? … as an enemy? If you don’t even want to talk about it, then this session is just for you!

May – Money. Is Money too tight to mention? Find out what your “habitude” about money is and get to know more about your real assets.

June – Relationships. It’s about you and your boyfriend, or you and your girlfriend, you and your Mom, sister, aunt, uncle, best friend … Its all about what you want in a relationship and what relationships mean to you.

July - Happiness. What do you really need in order to be happy? We all spend a lot of our life looking for it everywhere; these few hours might help you narrow down the search.

August – Food. Do you have a love/hate relationship with food? Would you like to have a more peaceful relationship with food? Here’s a chance to learn how to nourish yourself in ways that are really satisfying.

September – Relaxation/Mindfulness. We know how to take a vacation for our bodies, but how do we take a vacation for our minds? If your thoughts seem to have a mind of their own, come find out how to take charge.

October – Gratitude. Whether we think the list is short or long, lets count our blessings! There may be lots in your life about which you say “No Thanks!” and we aren’t going to deny that. At the same time, we can look to see what there is to be grateful for and what role gratitude plays in mental and physical health.

Wednesday 5:30-7:30 @ Whole Child Program :

Whitehorse Elementary – Free Childcare and

Supervised activities for Children

Thursday 5:30-7:30 @ Victoria Faulkner

For more info contact Nyingje @ 667-2693

The Light is returning!!!!

2009-12-22T15:50:00.001-08:00

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!

Toward a Peaceful Community...

2009-12-15T13:25:00.000-08:00

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

Men Pledge to END Violence

2009-12-01T15:51:00.000-08:00

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?

Polytechnique: the documentary

2009-11-24T17:44:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-24T12:19:00.000-08:00

Memorial Ceremony

Friday, 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.

Campaign Launch & Tough Guise

2009-11-17T16:18:00.000-08:00

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.

Self-Defense for Women!

2009-11-09T11:07:00.000-08:00

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

Celebrate the Night!

2009-09-08T12:25:00.000-07:00

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!

Take Back the Night March

2009-08-18T11:23:00.000-07:00

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.

2009-08-13T14:12:00.000-07:00

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.

2009-08-11T13:27:00.000-07:00

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.

Women's Film Series: Sexy Inc

2009-06-11T16:00:00.000-07:00

Directed by Award-Winning Sophie Bissonnette:

Sexy Inc: Our Children Under Influence

Produced by the NFB and in partnership with the YWCA Montreal and UQAM

Thursday, June 25, 7pm

Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre, 503 Hanson

Don't miss this opportunity to see this film about the hypersexualization of girls and young women.
A discussion will follow!

All women welcome.

2009-04-28T09:50:00.000-07:00

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

East Indian Fundraising Dinner

2009-04-14T11:09:00.000-07:00

Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre is having an

East Indian Fundraising Dinner
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

Email: vfwc@northwestel.net http://www.vfwc.net/

Wanted: Moms and Kids Summer Program Coordinator

2009-04-05T12:12:00.000-07:00

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?

2009-04-05T12:09:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-04-05T12:02:00.000-07:00

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!

Tax clinics for women...

2009-02-23T16:45:00.000-08:00

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.

International Women's Day

2009-02-19T12:44:00.000-08:00

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!

Women's Wednesdays - Learn a skill, share a skill.

2009-02-16T14:27:00.000-08:00

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.

This Valentines Day - Spoken word with JESSICA YEE!

2009-01-21T14:20:00.000-08:00

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 *

FREE STUFF!

2009-01-21T14:16:00.000-08:00

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

February Sewing Circle

2009-01-09T18:01:00.000-08:00

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.

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

wicked awesome fun

2008-12-15T16:15:00.000-08:00

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

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-05T11:45:00.000-08:00

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.

12 Days to End Violence Against Women Calendar of Events

2008-11-20T20:12:00.000-08:00

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.

Women's Self Defense!

2008-11-13T17:15:00.000-08:00

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

Women abuse prevention month: calling women artists and aspiring artists!

2008-10-01T13:51:00.000-07:00

Calling women artists!

What you do:

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

Get your work to us - at VFWC or Les EssentiElles - by November 20, 2008

What we provide:

An opportunity to display your work!
An opening the evening of November 27th

Think of it as strategic planning. You provide the ultimate objective, and show us where we're starting from. With those tools, we'll gain a clearer sense of what needs to be done to get there.

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

THANK YOU to volunteers!

2008-09-29T14:04:00.000-07:00

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!

Yukon Rural Pregnant Moms Suite

2008-09-24T17:36:00.000-07:00

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
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