December 1, 2023 | 8:30 AM to 2 PM | Hybrid
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Scheduled on December 1, 2023, the #IAmSahraBulle Conference is a collaborative effort between the Sahra Bulle Foundation and the Office of the Vice-President of People, Equity, and Inclusion. This hybrid event is dedicated to fostering dialogue, education, and actionable steps against gender-based violence, aligning with Canada’s 2023 theme for the 16-Days of Activism, "Listen, Learn, and Act." Through insightful sessions and engaging discussions, the conference aims to unite advocates, survivors, and change-makers to propel tangible steps in dismantling systemic barriers and promoting gender equality and respect. It's a pivotal moment to empower change and create a more equitable society for all.
8:30 AM: Registration and Breakfast
9:00 AM: Opening Remarks
9:10 AM: Keynote Speaker: Alimatu Dimonekene MBE, Why the Voice of the Victim Must Be Paramount in All Assessments Where the Risk of Cross Border Intimate Partner Violence is Imminent
9:40 AM: Speaker: David Pitawanakwat, Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, Indigenous Justice Coordinator at Legal Assistance, MMIWG2S+
10:00 AM: Coffee Break
10:15 AM: Poem: Amina Abdulle, Beauty and Resilience of the Black Woman
10:30 AM: Speaker: Dr. Venus Olla, Psychotherapist, Trauma Caused by Intimate Partner Violence to Not Only the Person Living in It but Also the Family, Friends, and the Entire Community
11:00 AM: A Moment of Silence
11:05 AM: Speaker: Survivor’s story, Jeanne Francis
11:20 AM: Poem: Mbonisi Zikhali Zomkhonto, Body as a Sacred Home for the Soul
11:35 AM: Speaker: Nicole Bedford, the smallest steps: Working Together to End Gender-Based Violence
Noon: Lunch
12:30 PM: Speaker: Kathryn L. Smithen, Lawyer, Both Sides of the Fence
1:00 PM: Pledge: Why Are We Here?
1:10 PM: Poem and Drums: Teajai Travis, Healing Power of Drums
1:30 PM: Q&A Session
Violence Against Women Windsor Essex Resource List:
Event Sponsors
- Office of the Vice-President of People, Equity, and Inclusion, University of Windsor
- Office of the President, University of Windsor
- Ontario Secondary Teachers Federation OSSTF District 9
- More sponsors to come!
- If you are interested in sponsoring our event, please email vppei@uwindsor.ca
To Donate:
Cheque:
Payee: The University of Windsor
Memo: PEI General Trust, #IAmSahraBulle Conference
Address: The University of Windsor
ATTN: Kayla Hurst, Office of the VP-PEI
401 Sunset Ave.
Windsor, ON N9B 3P4
E-Transfer:
donations@uwindsor.ca
Memo: PEI General Trust #47626, #IAmSahraBulle Conference
For alternative payment options and assistance, please email: kayla@uwindsor.ca.
All donations via the above channels qualify for a tax receipt. All proceeds go towards current and future #IAmSahraBulle Conference expenses, and The Sahra Bulle Foundation.
- Office of the Vice-President of People, Equity, and Inclusion: vppei@uwindsor.ca
- Fartumo Kusow: fkusow87@gmail.com