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Federal Parties Need to Address Violence Against Women

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92. That’s the staggering number of femicides—that we know of—reported in this country by the Canadian Femicide Observatory between January and June 2021;the equivalent of one femicide every two days. The majority (52%) were committed by an intimate partner (37%) or family member (15%). Of note, Indigenous women continue to be overrepresented in total numbers, making […]

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Nova Scotia’s Operations Manager, Brooklyn passes the torch to her successor, Meghan.

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Since its inception in July of 2019, the Nova Scotia chapter has reached numerous milestones, many of which are thanks to the current Operations Manager, Brooklyn Pinheiro. Brooklyn started the chapter having never been to the province before. She worked tirelessly to build relationships, spread the word, and serve clients in Halifax. Since launching, Shelter

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Finding The Right Words: Terminology & Our Mission

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Language is constantly evolving. Just as new words are added each year to the dictionary, other terms are updated to reflect our changing society, and value the rights of individuals and communities to self-identify. One of the most important reasons to learn and use appropriate terminology is empathy for those affected by inappropriate language. By

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What We Do at Shelter Movers Ottawa: Beyond Moving

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Since 2017, Shelter Movers Ottawa has been providing moving and storage services for those experiencing gender-based violence and are fleeing abuse. Since the beginning, we’ve collaborated with community partners to support those transitioning to a life free of violence and abuse. While moving and storage will always be the core of our operations, we’ve gone

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Shelter Movers Nova Scotia Launches in the Annapolis Valley

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Thanks to their most recent expansion into the Annapolis Valley, Shelter Movers Nova Scotia is now serving 60% of the province! Shelter Movers Nova Scotia is thrilled to announce that they are now able to serve 60% of the province. The chapter launched in June of 2019 in the province’s largest urban center, Halifax, and

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Painting With Purpose: Virtual Paint Night

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Introducing Painting with Purpose, a virtual paint night hosted by Shelter Movers Waterloo Region on August 19. Enjoy an evening of creativity and socialization while supporting a worthy cause! The event will feature virtual step-by-step painting instruction provided by Artshine, a local company based in Kitchener-Waterloo that specializes in mobile art programs for people of

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Double Jeopardy: Violence Against Mothers Without Status

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Motherhood is both the best job in the world and also one of the most intense, challenging and all-consuming. Parenting, financial planning, and dealing with external societal factors are all challenges that are often central to a mother’s lived experience. These challenges are typically compounded for women who have intersecting identities: marital status, socioeconomic status,

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