Community events to watch out for.
Real Talk with Odyssey House
We’re back next week with another chance to join Odyssey House as they collaborate with Sagesse to host another online educational session, ‘Real Talk’.
Wednesday, February 26th @ 6-7 PM
Real Talk with Odyssey House
Click the link and register to join our local educator Jada Lea from Odyssey House as she collaborates with Sagesse to host this month’s online educational session, ‘Real Talk’.
Real Talk webinars are available to anyone interested in learning how to recognize domestic abuse, understand its impact, and develop comfort in responding to domestic abuse disclosures.
In times of stress and community crisis, it is common for instances of domestic abuse to rise. Real Talk is a guide to help us understand and talk about domestic abuse. Learning how to talk about abuse isn’t fancy or complicated. Real Talk is just a real moment between two people, it isn’t about trying to fix things, it's about empowering change and bringing people together.
Real Talk is about:
Recognizing domestic abuse,
Empathizing with the person impacted by the abuse,
Asking them what they need, and
Listening without judgement.
Please join us at our next webinar to learn how to get real. In-person or online training is also available for organizations, teams and groups. Email realtalk@sagesse.org to find out more.
Real Talk Webinars
REAL Talk is a guide to help us understand and talk openly about domestic abuse in Alberta.
Chances are you are close to or know someone impacted by domestic abuse. Learn to break the cycle of domestic abuse with just a few words.
Visit realtalk.sagesse.org to sign up for an online session that works with your schedule!
Real Talk Webinars
REAL Talk is a guide to help us understand and talk openly about domestic abuse in Alberta.
Chances are you are close to or know someone impacted by domestic abuse. Learn to break the cycle of domestic abuse with just a few words.
Visit realtalk.sagesse.org to sign up for an online session that works with your schedule!
Grande Prairie Traditional Pow Wow
The 5th Annual Grande Prairie Pow Wow will be held from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon in the Bonnetts and Bowes Centre in downtown Grande Prairie, Alberta. This event will include an Indigenous Market and the annual Hand Games Tournament.
This event is FREE to attend and open to everyone.
The Pow Wow will have intertribal dances, which anyone can dance in, with no regalia required.
Shop at the Indigenous Market; all wares are crafted on Turtle Island. Check out our new Tattoo Trail and learn the history of tattoos for Indigenous people on this land.
Come and watch Northern Style Hand Games and learn how to play. Hand Games are a traditional game here in this land; anyone can learn how to play and participate. Teams of 8 people have a $500 entry fee per team. Anyone who knows how to play is welcome to enter a team. There will be a grand prize, and all entry fees contribute to the prize money for tournament winners.
Empower + Restore
A trauma-informed yoga and wellness workshop. Discover the tools to nurture your well-being and find inner harmony.
Empowerment Through Healing (Virtual)
IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH, PACE CENTRE WILL BE OFFERING A PRESENTATION ON UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA, HEALTHY COPING AND BODY MINDFULNESS.
• 2 HOUR WORKSHOP
• REGISTRATION REQUIRED
• NO FEE
• ZOOM & IN PERSON OPTION
• CONTACT ASKPACE@PACECENTRE.COM TO REGISTER
I Am A Kind Man
Join the Grande Prairie Friendship Center and facilitator Len Morissette for dinner and information about the I Am a Kind Man and learn more about the Moose Hide Campaign.
Cultural-based one-on-one support
Group activities
Supporting men and male youth
Ending violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2S+ people.
Empowerment Through Healing (in-person)
IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH, PACE CENTRE WILL BE OFFERING A PRESENTATION ON UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA, HEALTHY COPING AND BODY MINDFULNESS.
• 2 HOUR WORKSHOP
• REGISTRATION REQUIRED
• NO FEE
• ZOOM & IN PERSON OPTION
• CONTACT ASKPACE@PACECENTRE.COM TO REGISTER
Empowerment Through Defense: Women’s Self-Defense Workshop
Join the Pace Centre and ENGAGE Athletic Performance on May 11 for an empowering event in acknowledgement of Sexual Violence Awareness Month!
In collaboration with ENGAGE Athletic Performance, Wolfs Den Martial Arts Supply & Pace: Community Support, Sexual Assault & Trauma Centre, is hosting a Womens Self-Defense Workshop aimed at teaching women essential life-saving skills in a proactive and empowering way to raise awareness about sexual violence.
There will be a $20 drop-in fee with all proceeds donated to Pace Centre.
Pace Open House + BBQ
Pace will be hosting a free barbeque and open house event on May 10th in recognition of Sexual Violence Awareness Month.
Safety & Repair with Men
Calgary, Alberta
Safety and Repair with Men: A two day workshop with Tod Augusta-Scott. Sponsored by The Men & Project & Fear Is Not Love.
Visit eventbrite.
Mental Health Summit
The best speakers in the field will be gathered during the event. Visit the event page for information!
Friendship Centre MMIW Walk/Run
“Indigenous women are four times more likely than non-Indigenous women to be victims of violence. The rate of homicides against First Nations, Metis, and Inuit women & girls is six times higher than the rate among their non-Indigenous counterparts.”
Screenagers
Head over to the Clairmont Community School for a free showing of the movie Screenagers brought to you by Beaverlodge and County of Grande Prairie FCSS.
Screenagers: Under the Influence examines the impact of our digital age on teens decision-making in relation to substances such as vaping, drugs, and alcohol.
Exploring the latest research and learning more about the personal experiences of teens and families, the film highlights the changing landscape of the substances themselves, offering solutions for how we can best empower teens as they face decisions about what they will and will not be influenced by
Screenagers: Under The Influence
Head over to the NuVista Energy Centre, Beaverlodge for a free showing of the movie Screenagers brought to you by Beaverlodge and County of Grande Prairie FCSS.
Screenagers: Under the Influence examines the impact of our digital age on teens decision-making in relation to substances such as vaping, drugs, and alcohol.
Exploring the latest research and learning more about the personal experiences of teens and families, the film highlights the changing landscape of the substances themselves, offering solutions for how we can best empower teens as they face decisions about what they will and will not be influenced by.
Take Back The Night
Let’s #TakeBacktheNight Grande Prairie!
Mark your calendars on November 22nd for an evening to raise awareness and help prevent sexual violence.
This event includes activities & speeches, a 20-minute march, and refreshments afterwards. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with activities & speeches starting at 5:00 p.m. The event concludes in time for anyone wanting to catch the Storm Game afterwards (enter our door prize draw for a chance to win free tx)!
Remember to bundle up! This event is family-friendly and open to all!
Purple Storm
IMPACT Grande Prairie will be taking over the Storm hockey game on November 3rd. Head out to support your local hockey team and a good cause. Various local agencies will be at the game to provide you with information about what they do in our community to prevent violence. There will be an IMPACT Grande Prairie frisbee toss to win a grand prize. Put on your purple and head down to the Bonnett Energy Center for an awesome Saturday night.
Breakfast With The Guys
Breakfast With The Guys is being brought to you again on October 30th, 2023 at the Delta Hotels.
Over a complimentary buffet breakfast, keynote speaker Jeff St. John will join us to speak on the role of men and boys in ending domestic violence.
To register, please visit breakfastwiththeguysgp.com
We will be graciously accepting sponsorships this year to help us bring this opportunity to the youth of our community. For any inquiries please contact impact@odysseyhouse.ca.
Yoga in the Park
PACE is hosting a trauma-informed yoga in the park this June. Please join us as a community in raising awareness for sexual violence. Yoga instructor Jen Edwards will be offering trauma-informed yoga in the Muskoseepi Park Amphitheater.
Trauma-informed yoga is practiced in a safe space with teachers who respect you and your boundaries. They can help you learn how to control and manage what your body and mind are going through.
IMPACT Engagement Event
Join us for an afternoon of beverages and appetizers as we review the Prevention of Family Violence Network's past, the future of IMPACT, and how you can be a part of the change.
This session is recommended for any professional involved in fostering social inclusion, healthy families, and a flourishing community.
IMPACT Summit
Join us for Summit 2023! This year will feature two world-class keynote speakers, Dr. Jeff St. John and Mark Cabaj. At this conference, we will hear of IMPACT’s bold work to eradicate sexual and domestic violence since Summit 2021, and what the next steps are for primary prevention in Alberta. Our keynote speakers will explore the complexity of eradicating sexual and domestic violence and how to create measurable changes in our organizations to stop violence before it begins.
Come be inspired to get more engaged in IMPACT and primary prevention, create deeper connections with other members and be activated with resources to eradicate sexual and domestic violence in Alberta!
Grande Prairie Storm Game
IMPACT Grande Prairie will be taking over the Storm hockey game on November 12th. Head out to support your local hockey team and a good cause. Various local agencies will be at the game to provide you with information about what they do in our community to prevent violence. There will be an IMPACT Grande Prairie frisbee toss to win a grand prize. Put on your purple and head down to the Bonnett Energy Center for an awesome Saturday night.
#GoPurpleGP
For Family Violence Prevention Month we want to see your purple! We’ll be doing our part by lighting up the town (check out the Beaverlodge Beaver and Centre 2000). Wear purple with your staff, your class, your friends, your neighbors, or just yourself to be entered to win a $50 gift card. We will be selecting a winner every Friday so make sure you get your submission in before the month is over. You can enter by sharing your photo via Instagram or Facebook using the #gopurplegp. Keep an eye on your dms as we will be messaging you to let you know how you can claim your prize.
Breakfast With The Guys
We are incredibly excited to be a part of this annual event presented by Pace Community Support, Sexual Assault and Trauma Centre - Grande Prairie, Impact Grande Prairie, and Odyssey House.
Get ready to tag your friends and share! Please join us for the 12th Annual Breakfast with the Guys on November 1st from 645am to 9am at Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre in Grande Prairie.
In this session, participants examine how masculinity is connected to violence against women and the role that men can play in preventing violence. This session is for people to explore and challenge masculine stereotypes. We will explore expanded definitions of masculinity and the potential for violence prevention.
Tickets are free of charge and include a gourmet buffet breakfast prior to the event thanks to our generous sponsors. If you are interested in attending the event please pre-register as soon as possible at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-the-guys-tickets-443790327817?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
If you are interested in sponsoring a table please fill out the application below or contact Kerrin at development@odysseyhouse.ca
https://forms.office.com/r/bVySzwn7Vx