16 Days of Activism
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is an annual international campaign that begins on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and goes until December 10, Human Rights Day. This global campaign started in 1991 to call out and speak upon gender-based violence, and to renew our commitment to ending violence against women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals.
In Canada, we also observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women during the 16 Days to remember the women who were murdered during the tragic mass shooting at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989.” – Women & Gender Equality Canada
| Learn & Listen |
| Stand-up |
Flag raisings
| Trans Day of Remembrance - November 20th |
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Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts gender-based violence. The transgender flag will be raised at 4 p.m. at Harmony Square to mark Trans Day of Remembrance with representatives from Brantford Pride and the Bridge Brant. |
| Wrapped in Courage - November 25th |
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Nova Vita is a proud agency partner of the provincial Wrapped in Courage 2025 campaign which has been raising awareness of gender-based violence and working to prevent femicide in Ontario for over 10 years. Please join us for a flag raising on Tuesday, November 25 at 10 a.m. in Brantford's Harmony Square. Purple scarves encouraged. |
Community programs & events
| Learn How to BLOSSOM |
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Join Nova Vita on December 10th, Human Rights Day, to “Learn How to BLOSSOM”. When someone you know is in an abusive relationship, it can be very difficult and confusing to know what you can do to support them. Nova Vita can help. BLOSSOM (Believe, Listen, Options, Support, Safety Plan, Offer Resources, Maintain Respect) is a tool that can help you know how to respond if someone discloses to you that they are in an abusive relationship. This tool can help you navigate these difficult conversations, provide helpful tips, and learn where to go for support. The webinar will take place via Zoom, and it is free to join: Date: Wednesday, December 10th Time: 12:00PM Event/Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5eSuCCmySmOe8bn3uhMYXg Learn more, or register at novavita.org/16-days-blossom. If you have any questions, please reach out to Tianna Destro, Public Educator, at tdestro@novavita.org. |
| Trans Day of Remembrance Tree Display |
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The art project called “The Trans Day of Remembrance Tree” will be on display at Brantford Public Library- Main Branch. |
| CMHA Brant Haldimand Norfolk and the Brantford Brant Norfolk Ontario Health Team Virtual TDOR Event - November 20th |
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You’re invited to the Trans Day of Remembrance event hosted by CMHA Brant Haldimand Norfolk and the Brantford Brant Norfolk Ontario Health Team. The event will feature Mabe Kyle, CMHA staff member and editor of Queer Country Crossroads, who will share a short reading and lead a conversation on remembrance, belonging, and the connections between systemic discrimination and mental health. Time: 10:30 am to 11:30 am Location: Microsoft Teams (to register/for event link contact Jaleesa Bygrave at jaleesa.bygrave@bchsys.org |
| Wilfrid Laurier University Community TDOR Virgil - November 20th |
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Join the Laurier Centre for Student Equity Diversity and Inclusion and Queer Sphere for their annual TDOR vigil, which honours trans lives lost. Enjoy an evening of performances, speakers, crafts, candles and community. Open to students and local community members. Time: 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: Research & Academic Centre West (150 Dalhousie St.), Wilfrid Laurier University- Brantford Campus |
| Interconnected Panel - December 3rd |
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A community panel discussion about 2SLGBTQIA+ led anti-gender-based violence organizing. The Interconnected Panel Series showcases the voices of 2SLGBTQIA+ community organizers and is moderated by Queer Joy Events. Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: 3rd floor auditorium at Brantford Public Library- Main Branch |
Free IPV & GBV Education: Online Learning
The City of Brantford, in partnership with Western University and the Brant’s Response Against Violence Everywhere (BRAVE) Committee, are pleased to offer the community free access to the Neighbours, Friends & Families: Understanding & Preventing Intimate Partner & Gender-Based Violence online course.
Learning is self-directed and takes approximately one hour to complete. At the end of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Western University.
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