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Important Update: Reconnecting Community – A Call to Courage
After much thought and consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person Reconnecting Community: A Call to Courage conference that was scheduled for Thursday, September 11, at The Glen at Crossmount.
While we will not be gathering in person this fall, we are excited to be shifting the conversation online. This means we’ll still have the chance to learn, connect, and reflect together — in ways that are more accessible for many people.
What’s Next?
A New Format
We are planning a series of online sessions that will carry forward the heart of the conference — exploring courage, connection, belonging, leadership, and violence prevention in these complex times.
Stay Tuned
We’ll be sharing session dates, topics, and registration details very soon.
For Registered Participants:
If you purchased a ticket for the in-person event, a full refund will be issued to you. If you have not received a refund by August 29, please contact Rowan at rowan@stopstoviolence.com
Thank You
We know this shift may bring some disappointment, and we’re deeply grateful for your patience and support. By moving online, we hope to open the door for even more people to join the conversation and to strengthen the movement toward connection, courage, and violence prevention.
Please stay tuned for updates — we look forward to continuing this journey with you.
Please register for REAL Talk on EventBrite here.
REAL Talk is for anyone looking to support individuals experiencing harm in their relationships.
Whether you're a concerned friend, family member, or a seasoned professional, this program offers practical tools to engage in meaningful conversations.
For professionals, while REAL Talk doesn't offer CE credits or certifications, it serves as a valuable refresher on the foundational principles of empathetic communication. It's also a resource you can confidently recommend to clients seeking additional support. Join us in fostering safer communities through open, compassionate dialogue.
Please register for REAL Talk on EventBrite here.
REAL Talk is for anyone looking to support individuals experiencing harm in their relationships.
Whether you're a concerned friend, family member, or a seasoned professional, this program offers practical tools to engage in meaningful conversations.
For professionals, while REAL Talk doesn't offer CE credits or certifications, it serves as a valuable refresher on the foundational principles of empathetic communication. It's also a resource you can confidently recommend to clients seeking additional support. Join us in fostering safer communities through open, compassionate dialogue.
Please register for REAL Talk on EventBrite here.
REAL Talk is for anyone looking to support individuals experiencing harm in their relationships.
Whether you're a concerned friend, family member, or a seasoned professional, this program offers practical tools to engage in meaningful conversations.
For professionals, while REAL Talk doesn't offer CE credits or certifications, it serves as a valuable refresher on the foundational principles of empathetic communication. It's also a resource you can confidently recommend to clients seeking additional support. Join us in fostering safer communities through open, compassionate dialogue.
This is the rescheduled Saskatchewan Solutions session for The Do More Agriculture Foundation's Session: Cultivating a Culture of Well-Being in Farming Communities. If you were registered in the previous session for April 2025, please scroll down to find more information.
On May 29th, Executive Director of The Do More Agriculture Foundation Merle Massie will speak to The Do More Agriculture Foundation's mission to cultivate a culture of mental well-being within Canadian farming communities. The Do More Agriculture Foundation's work addresses head-on community-level stigma against mental illness, which sadly still permeates many communities, including farming communities in Saskatchewan.
People in Saskatchewan farming communities may fear being treated differently or isolated if someone knows they have a mental illness or are struggling with mental wellness. The Do More Agriculture Foundation supports farming communities to create spaces for community-level conversations about mental health, injury and illness. It is important to shine a light on community-level stigma and find paths forward for communities to create space for inclusion, belonging, personal connections, and hope.
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If you were registered for the previous session and still want to attend on May 29th, great! You do not have to do anything; we have transferred registrations to the new session.
If you would like to cancel your registration completely, please contact STOPS to Violence at harvey@stopstoviolence.com. You may also reach out to this email address with any other questions or concerns.
For those who registered for April and still want to attend the session but cannot make it on May 29th, you can stay registered to be notified when the recording of the session is available to view.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority Rooted In Change Project, in collaboration with STOPS to Violence, is pleased to provide free workshops with Sheri Coburn through CTRI.
The Family Violence – Working with All Affected Saskatoon Workshop will be held on May 15th and 16th, 2025. For the Regina workshop on May 12th & 13th, register here.
Family violence occurs in every community and culture, and it has profound effects on every person involved. This workshop examines different forms of violence within family relationships, including psychological, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Assessment areas will be reviewed to help understand the impact of violence on individuals, relationships, and communities. Intervention strategies for working with those who perpetrate violence, as well as those who are abused, will be provided. The goal for these interventions is to move beyond shame and hurt to the restoration of relationships and the prevention of further violence. Participants will learn to promote safety with children, adults, and in relationships.
Topics Include:
Myths of Family Violence
Components of Healthy Relationships
Factors Influencing Family Violence
Risk and Protective Factors
Attachment Bonds in Relationships
Approaches to Working with Family Violence
Working Toward Solutions
Supporting Families to End Violence
Assessment and Safety
Working with Adults Experiencing Abuse
Working with Adults Who Use Abuse
Children and Family Violence
Community Interventions
Presenter
Sheri Coburn, MSW, RSW
Sheri is a Registered Social Worker who holds a Master of Social Work degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology. She has a diverse professional background with experience as a correctional officer, addictions counsellor, and developer and coordinator of a domestic violence outreach program. Sheri is a contributing author of our Counselling Insights and Counselling in Relationships books. In addition to her work with CTRI, Sheri is also a counsellor in a private practice setting. She currently provides individual and family counselling in the areas of mental health, addiction, recovering after relationship breakdown, and trauma. Sheri believes humor, self-acceptance, and social connection is the best framework for successful healing and meaningful learning. Sheri works to reflect this in her facilitation style and is a knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging presenter.
Agenda
Registration: 8:00 am – 8:30 am
Welcome & Opening Prayer: 8:30 am – 9:00 am
Workshop: 9:00 am – 12:00
Lunch: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Workshop: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Closing Remarks & Prayer: 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Lunch, refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Accommodations
A room block has been made at both Regina and Saskatoon workshop locations. Registrants will need to identify that they are attending the Family Violence Conference under the Rooted In Change Project in order to get the group rate for their accommodations. If there are concerns with hotel costs, individuals can reach out via the RIC project email: RootedinChange@saskhealthauthority.ca
The Saskatchewan Health Authority Rooted In Change Project, in collaboration with STOPS to Violence, is pleased to provide free workshops with Sheri Coburn through CTRI.
The Family Violence – Working with All Affected Regina Workshop will be held on May 12th and 13th, 2025. For the Saskatoon workshop on May 15th & 16th, register here.
Family violence occurs in every community and culture, and it has profound effects on every person involved. This workshop examines different forms of violence within family relationships, including psychological, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Assessment areas will be reviewed to help understand the impact of violence on individuals, relationships, and communities. Intervention strategies for working with those who perpetrate violence, as well as those who are abused, will be provided. The goal for these interventions is to move beyond shame and hurt to the restoration of relationships and the prevention of further violence. Participants will learn to promote safety with children, adults, and in relationships.
Topics Include:
Myths of Family Violence
Components of Healthy Relationships
Factors Influencing Family Violence
Risk and Protective Factors
Attachment Bonds in Relationships
Approaches to Working with Family Violence
Working Toward Solutions
Supporting Families to End Violence
Assessment and Safety
Working with Adults Experiencing Abuse
Working with Adults Who Use Abuse
Children and Family Violence
Community Interventions
Presenter
Sheri Coburn, MSW, RSW
Sheri is a Registered Social Worker who holds a Master of Social Work degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology. She has a diverse professional background with experience as a correctional officer, addictions counsellor, and developer and coordinator of a domestic violence outreach program. Sheri is a contributing author of our Counselling Insights and Counselling in Relationships books. In addition to her work with CTRI, Sheri is also a counsellor in a private practice setting. She currently provides individual and family counselling in the areas of mental health, addiction, recovering after relationship breakdown, and trauma. Sheri believes humor, self-acceptance, and social connection is the best framework for successful healing and meaningful learning. Sheri works to reflect this in her facilitation style and is a knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging presenter.
Agenda
Registration: 8:00 am – 8:30 am
Welcome & Opening Prayer: 8:30 am – 9:00 am
Workshop: 9:00 am – 12:00
Lunch: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Workshop: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Closing Remarks & Prayer: 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Lunch, refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Accommodations
A room block has been made at both Regina and Saskatoon workshop locations. Registrants will need to identify that they are attending the Family Violence Conference under the Rooted In Change Project in order to get the group rate for their accommodations. If there are concerns with hotel costs, individuals can reach out via the RIC project email: RootedinChange@saskhealthauthority.ca
Saskatchewan continues to have one of the highest rates of interpersonal violence and abuse in the country. This is a story that none of us wants. How do we work together to change this?
By supporting those who are best positioned to influence change in our communities and in our homes.
Most people who are at risk, who experience or who use violence go to people they know and trust rather than service providers. We call these people ‘natural supports’. Natural supports are the people we are in contact with throughout daily life. They can include family members, relatives, close friends, casual acquaintances, neighbors, co-workers, teachers, coaches, doctors or other professionals. Natural supports are members of the community. The people in our natural support networks are the ones who have the most influence over our choices, our lifestyles and our relationships.
The STOPS to Violence Network is working on proposing a Framework to Strengthen Natural Supports in Saskatchewan. This proposed framework will support awareness, information sharing, skill and courage building through collaboration and partnership. Join us on Wednesday, March 26 from 9 am -11 am (virtually) where we will share an overview of the Framework to Strengthen Natural Supports and host conversations for feedback.
Trauma & Early Childhood Well-being
Resources to support Early Childhood Well-being
Saskatchewan Solutions is a series of live virtual sessions featuring initiatives, tools and resources that focus on building healthy relationships and strong safe communities through violence prevention.
Join STOPS to Violence on Thursday, March 6 from 9:30 – 11:00am for our Saskatchewan Solutions session featuring the Trauma & Early Childhood Wellbeing.
Lee Hinton, Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, will explore the impact of trauma during early childhood and explore factors that can mitigate this impact in the short and long-term. Early childhood well-being is dependent on safe, nurturing environments where children are provided with supportive, loving, and consistent caregiving as well as opportunities to explore, grow and thrive. The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute believes that early childhood well-being is a basic human right regardless of race, culture, religion, social-economic background, gender identity, or diversity in family composition. Saskatchewan Prevention Institute resources will be highlighted during the presentation.
Thank you for your interest in joining the Saskatoon Provincial Organization Gathering. This Gathering is one of many across the province to talk about how we develop a coordinated, collaborative approach to violence prevention by strengthening natural supports. Click here to learn more about this initiative.
The Saskatoon Provincial Organization Gathering will be held on:
February 26th, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm at the Western Development Museum.
To help us plan to host you, please RSVP as soon as possible. Please include any dietary restrictions in your sign-up details. You will receive a confirmation email confirming your attendance. We will be in touch with an agenda and other materials one week ahead of the Gathering.
Registration closes 1 week prior to the event. If you miss the 1 week window, contact Harvey Gibson to secure your spot: harvey@stopstoviolence.com
Thank you for your interest in joining the Regina Provincial Organization Gathering. This Gathering is one of many across the province to talk about how we develop a coordinated, collaborative approach to violence prevention by strengthening natural supports. Click here to learn more about this initiative.
The Regina Gathering will be held on:
February 19th, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm at the Atlas Hotel, 4177 Albert St.
To help us plan to host you, please RSVP as soon as possible.Please include anydietary restrictionsin your sign-up details.You will receive aconfirmation emailconfirming your attendance. We will be in touch with an agenda and other materials one week ahead of the Gathering.
Registration closes 1 week prior to the event. If you miss the 1 week window, contact Harvey Gibson to secure your spot: harvey@stopstoviolence.com
Saskatchewan Solutions is a series of live virtual sessions featuring initiatives, tools and resources that focus on building healthy relationships and strong safe communities through violence prevention.
Join STOPS to Violence on:
Thursday, February 6th, 2025 from 9:30 – 11:00 am for our Saskatchewan Solutions session featuring REAL Talk.
Lian Tolentino and Trevor Williams with Sagesse Domestic Violence Prevention Society will speak to the importance of engaging informal supports. Sagesse empowers individuals, organizations and communities to disrupt structures of domestic abuse. Informal supports are our friends, families, neighbours and coworkers. They play a crucial role to support those impacted by domestic abuse and through the REAL Talk program, Sagesse seeks to help individuals and communities recognize, empathize, ask and listen. REAL Talk promotes the idea that breaking the cycle of domestic abuse can begin with just a few words.
Notice: our session is at full capacity and registration is currently closed. If you are interested in a future Decolonizing Collaboration session, keep an eye on this space and follow us on social media. You can also sign up for our bi-weekly eBulletin here to receive updates directly to your inbox.
How do we strengthen collaboration? How do we tackle the big, complex issues we are all facing?
We believe that we must first come into right relationship with ourselves and each other. We see a way forward that involves deep work to establish a Network culture that is very much about building genuinely respectful, reciprocal relationships between people who are committed to change by decolonizing the ways we work.
Decolonizing requires us to closely examine or “unpack” the ideas or concepts in the process of colonization in Saskatchewan and around the world. ‘Whiteness’ is deeply embedded into the process of colonization. The construction of “whiteness as superior” continues to negatively impact our minds, our bodies, our psyches, our spirits and our emotions as well as the land, the water, the sky and the air we breathe. This way of being tells us who has value, who doesn't, what has value, what doesn't in ways that reinforce a racial hierarchy of power and control.
Decolonizing collaboration requires exploration of how implicit biases and colonial conditioning shape our relationships and engagement styles—unpacking our ‘white as superior’ cultural beliefs, followed by actively constructing safeguards, accountability tools, and tangible antidotes. Understanding white privilege is a vital step that can direct our efforts to develop systemic change.
Through a trauma-informed, anti-racist lens, we will explore how whiteness influences and impacts collaboration within a Saskatchewan context. Exploring whiteness helps us look at the value that is assigned to and endorsed by aligning with the dominant culture. We will reflect on the dominant cultural norms that influence and impact us daily.
This three session learning series will be delivered online. Active participation will set the foundations for a personal exploration and reflection on our participation in the values and ideals of whiteness and white supremacy culture. Through this work, we will offer experiential learning and dialogue to uncover how whiteness and white supremacy culture impact each of us within the constructs of professionalism and work ethic.
This course is for people who want to deepen their personal and organizational commitments to decolonization. We welcome anyone from a broad range of disciplines including community development, health, social work, policing, economic development, housing, culture, recreation, sports and government.
This virtual learning series offers a certificate of completion. Participants are required to attend all 3 sessions.
Session Leaders: Becky Sasakamoose Kuffner and Lorie Harrison Visit our website to learn more about them!
Hosted by STOPS to Violence
We have reached full capacity for the January-February sessions. Please keep an eye on our site and social media for more offerings as they become available.
Happening on Thursdays from 1-2:30 pm
Two session options:
November 21, 28, December 5 - 2024 (session complete)
January 30, February 6, 13 - 2025 (registration closed due to max. capacity)
Registration for the Far North East Regional Gathering is currently closed. If you are interested in a future gathering for the Far North East region, please reach out to Harvey Gibson via email: harvey@stopstoviolence.com
Saskatchewan Solutions is a series of live virtual sessions featuring initiatives, tools and resources that focus on building healthy relationships and strong safe communities through violence prevention.
Join STOPS to Violence on Thursday, January 16 from 9:30 – 11:00am for our Saskatchewan Solutions session featuring Sask Senior Mechanism.
Rod McKendrick with Sask Senior Mechanism will speak to social prescribing as a way for physicians and health care workers and others front line supports to connect patients/clients to a range of nonclinical services in the community to help improve the health and well-being of individuals aged 55+. Social prescribing can help to address the underlying causes of a patient's/client's health and well-being issues, as opposed to simply treating the symptoms that arise from non-medical issues. It promotes integrated community-based support and care and helps to reduce some of the dependence on health service provisions. Social prescribing can be used to refer patients aged 55+ to a variety of activities and services within or near to the community in which a person resides.
Learn more, head to: https://skseniorsmechanism.ca/social_prescribing/
Thanks for your interest in joining the Meadow Lake and area Regional Gathering. This Gathering is one of many across the province to talk about how we better people who experience or use violence and to develop a coordinated, collaborative approach to strengthening natural supports. Click here to learn more about this initiative.
The Meadow Lake and area Regional Gathering will be held:
On: January 14, 2025, 10:00am-4:00pm
At: Meadow Lake Alliance Church
Registration closes 1 week prior to the event. If you miss the 1 week window, contact Harvey Gibson to secure your spot: harvey@stopstoviolence.com
To help us plan to host you, please RSVP below. You will receive a confirmation email after RSVP’ing. We will be in touch with an agenda and other materials closer to the date of the Gathering.
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