

Celebrating 40 Years of Collaboration - Conference & Gala
2020 marks the 40th anniversary of collaboration, leadership and actions that achieve social justice for women, and an integrated response to abused women and their children.
Throughout 2020 we will host a range of community events that:
v Celebrate & highlight 40 years of community collaboration & successes
v Raise the profile of LCCEWA community organizations
v Raise awareness of domestic violence, sexual violence & human trafficking
We’re thrilled to announce that the keynote speaker for the Conference - Resistance, Resiliency & Reconciliation - We’re Not Done Yet! – is Senator Murray Sinclair who served the justice system in Manitoba for over 25 years. He was the first Aboriginal Judge in Manitoba, was Chief Commissioner of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission, and was appointed to the Senate in 2016.
We’ll end the day with our celebratory Gala featuring Sarah Smith and her all-woman band.

Conference Registration Now Open!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR OUR 40TH ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE - Resistance, Resilience & Reconciliation - We’re Not Done Yet!
Held over 4 Friday’s from 9:30 am - 11:30 am - November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Only $20 for all 4 sessions! Registration link follows & more details below -
Fri, November 6th - Official opening and story sharing by Elder Donna Phillips followed by a hosted panel on Resistance
Friday, November 13th - Hosted panel on Resilience including a presentation by youth from Muslim Resource Centre
Friday, November 20th - Keynote address by Senator Murray Sinclair and hosted panel on Reconciliation
Friday, November 27th - Celebration of the 2020 John Robinson Awards, debut of 40th anniversary video & musical presentation by Sarah Smith
Pride London Festival
Pride London Festival is a volunteer non-profit organization that works to organize an annual opportunity to bring together the LGBT2Q+ communities and our allies, through events and activities, which promote unity, inclusion and awareness of sexual and gender diversity.
Trauma & Violence Intervention Research: Promoting Safety & Well-being Across the Lifespan Conference
Pre-conference workshops - June 9th
Conference - June 10th-11th
Join our conference featuring innovative trauma-and violence-informed health promotion and intervention research supporting people with lived experiences of intimate partner violence and/or child maltreatment
For more information - http://kh-cdc.ca/en/conference/Flyer-4.pdf
Shoppers LOVE YOU Run for Women
The Shoppers LOVE. YOU. Run for Women will be benefiting My Sisters’ Place, providing immediate access to safety, and emotional and practical support for women experiencing complexities of trauma, mental illness, homelessness, addictions and poverty.
https://www.runforwomen.ca/Cities/London.aspx
Starlight Garden Gala
About this Event
Get your Early Bird Tickets NOW until February 1st for $130!
Regular ticket price after February !st will be $160!
Join us for our 10th Annual Wine, Dine & Show Time Gala, May 1st at Bellamere Winery.This exciting evening in support of Anova, is brought to you by 103.1 Fresh Radio and hosted by Kim Woodbridge from Fresh Mornings, with Layne The Auctionista!!
Your evening includes a delectable dinner, a live and silent auction, lots of entertainment and much much more!
In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we are pleased to be offering an open bar to all of our guests in attendance!!
To buy tickets - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wine-dine-showtime-starlight-garden-gala-tickets-82223947039
City Symposium on Gender Equality
Hosted by the Centre for Research on Health Equity & Social Inclusion - At this symposium we will explore questions about gender equality in our community.
About this Event
6:40 PM pre-event concert, 7:00 PM speakers. Free. All welcome.
What is being done to address inequity? What can we do to ensure everyone has equitable access to the same opportunities? Activists, researchers, civil servants, and artists gather to share what they are learning, thinking, and doing.
Location
Grand Theatre
471 Richmond Street
London, ON N6A 3E4
International Women's Day Rally, March & Fair
12 pm - Rally in Victoria Park
12:30 pm - March to Central Library
1-4 pm - Celebration, information booths, music, speeches & food
For more information see the following link - https://www.facebook.com/womenseventscommittee/photos/pb.122614624469206.-2207520000../3058513124212660/?type=3&theater
The GutterBoyz - 20th Anniversary Show
Join @thegutterboyz drag kings on Saturday, March 7th as we celebrate 20 years of drag! 🎉👑🤴🏻🤴🏼🤴🏽🤴🏾🤴🏿🌈🎉
Tickets on sale early February. Details to follow.
#dragkingsofinstagram #drag #dragkings #ldnont #ldnent #getdtl #LGBTQ2S+ #queer #internationalwomensday
20th Annual International Woman's Day Breakfast
20th Annual International Women's Day Breakfast and Auction
Friday March 6th, 2020
7:00am-9:00am
The London Abused Women's Centre and Kim Mullan – Sutton Group Select Realty proudly present the 20th Annual International Women's Day Breakfast and Auction on Friday, March 6th 2020 from7am-9am (doors open at 6:30am). Join us for a morning of great conversation, networking, the largest silent auction in London, and an extraordinary live auction! All funds raised are directed to providing front-line service to abused and exploited women and girls over the age of 12 including women and girls exploited in prostitution/sex trafficking, abused by their intimate partners and/or exposed to sexual harassment.
This year’s keynote speaker is Lynn Smurthwaite-Murphy. Lynn was the first female President & CEO at StarTech.com where she was leading an aggressive global growth strategy. During her 3 year tenure the company’s revenues grew more than 50% and their market coverage expanded into several new countries around the world. Prior to her position at StarTech.com Lynn was Executive Vice President, Westcon North American region where she was responsible for a complex 2.6B organization with 600 employees and 4 separate business units. As a role model for women and girls her passion has always been to create an environment where people can learn and develop to their full potential. Whether it is helping women in leadership or those who are early in career, Lynn always emphasizes these opportunities for her team and provides the encouragement to help people step out of their comfort zone. In addition to her experience at Westcon-Comstor, Lynn has served as a Director of The Halton Children’s Aid Society, working on behalf of the Government of Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth, as well as a member of the Sheridan College. She currently serves as a member of the board for London Economic Development Committee (LEDC) and the IT Association of Canada (ITAC).
Click here to watch a video from last year's International Women's Day Breakfast!
To register - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20th-annual-international-womens-day-breakfast-and-auction-tickets-76055460931
Tampon Tuesday
Let’s support women in need, PERIOD.
We believe women shouldn’t have to choose between food and menstrual hygiene products. That’s why United Way, Labour United and GenNext, are partnering with Tampon Tuesday to work together to ensure women have access to the products they need.
You can help by bringing a donation of menstrual hygiene products to any Tampon Tuesday event. Local food banks will distribute products to agencies that support women in our community. Together, we can improve lives locally for women experiencing homelessness and poverty.
Entrance is by donation of one box of pads or tampons
Location - Brescia University College, 1285 Western Road, London
https://www.facebook.com/TamponTuesday/photos/pb.203836299630339.-2207520000../3863997240280875/?type=3&theater
5th Talk Today Awareness Game
Join the London Knights and CMHA Middlesex at Budweiser Gardens on Wednesday, February 14, 2020 for the 5th Talk Today Awareness Game. Visit the CMHA Middlesex kiosk on the main concourse before the game, in between periods or before you head out to receive more information, chat with our staff representatives and write a message on a cheer card to share what mental health means to you!
https://cmhamiddlesex.ca/events/talk-today-awareness-game-day-2/
Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Event
Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Silent Action Event
Women’s Monument, Victoria Park, 4:30 pm
Wear red, bring red & a sign
For more information see the following link - https://www.facebook.com/womenseventscommittee/photos/pb.122614624469206.-2207520000../3063190117078294/?type=3&theater
1st Annual Galantine's Brunch hosted by Anova
Grab your best pals for a morning of brunch and fashion to support Anova!
About this Event
Join us for Anova’s first annual “Galentine’s Day Brunch”!
Take some time before Valentine’s Day to and honour the amazing women in your life at our Galentine’s Day Brunch, a moment to celebrate strong friendships and connection over mimosas and the Hunt Club’s wonderful brunch.
Enjoy our Mine 101 fashion show, swag bags and great company, all in support of the incredible work that happens at Anova- where we support strong women every single day.
Dress code: No Denim
London Hunt & Country Club
1431 Oxford Street West
London, ON N6H 1W1
To purchase tickets - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/galentines-day-brunch-tickets-88498394079
14th Annual Youth Opportunities Unlimited Breakfast
Since 1982, Youth Opportunities Unlimited has helped lead youth 15-29 in London and Middlesex County toward success. We believe that investing in youth results in stronger communities, and know that many youth need guidance and support to reach their true potential. Whether in need of a hot meal, affordable housing, employment or skills training at one of our social enterprises, we focus on the individual needs of each youth, and support them in making positive life decisions.
Gift boxes will be sold throughout the Breakfast for $20 with the chance to win jewelry, overnight stays, downtown dollars, event tickets, a golf package and much, much more!
Agenda:
6:50 AM – Doors open. Help yourself to breakfast buffet. Purchase gift boxes.
7:30 AM – Formal Programming Begins
7:40 AM – Youth Speaker
8:10 AM – Steve Cordes, Executive Director
8:30 AM – Gift Winners Announced
Please join over 1,100 business, community and government partners to help address our youth’s most pressing needs.
Tickets can be purchased as individual seats, a table of 10 or donate a seat to a youth!
Sponsorship:
Interested in sponsoring the Breakfast? Corporate sponsorship levels are available, as well as donating services or gifts. To become an event sponsor or for further inquiries, please contact Jamie Lee Arseneau at JamieLeeA@you.ca or 519.432.1112 x 351.
Location
RBC Place London
300 York Street
London, Ontario N6B 1P8
To purchase tickets - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/14th-annual-breakfast-for-you-tickets-68512918985