Violence Prevention Awareness Week
June 3, 2024 - June 7, 2024
Edmonton - Various locations
Mark the launch of the Violence Prevention and Support program by the Centre for Growth and Harmony. Learn, connect, and have fun.
Join us for a week of programming hosted by the Violence Prevention and Support (VPS) team. Discover the services offered by VPS, learn about violence prevention, and take part in community-building events.
Between June 4 and June 7, receive one entry for each day of programming you attend. This gives you a chance to win a MacBook Air, Beats Studio3 headphones, or Beats Fit Pro earbuds in one of three prize drawings at the end of the week. The more days you attend, the higher your chances of winning!
Lunch and Learn and Learning Day
Kick off the week's events by joining us in person or online for a lunch and learn session with activist and writer Kai Cheng Thom! Kai Cheng Thom is an award-winning author and trauma-informed, anti-oppressive practitioner whose work focuses on the intersection of social justice, pleasure activism, and transformative approaches to healing conflict and harm.
Kai will lead an introductory session on alternative justice models and community-based support. Free food will be available to those who attend in-person.
Monday, June 3, 2024
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Atrium and online
Following the lunch and learn session with Kai, join us for a series of afternoon workshops. All NorQuest community members are welcome to attend.
| Time | Session topic | Speaker | Location |
| 1:15 - 2:00 pm | Working with people who cause harm | Chris Avelar | CELT 4-207 |
| 1:15 - 2:00 pm | Communication within the South Asian household | Ruquia Raka | SCFL 3-166 |
| 2:00 - 3:00 pm | Leading from the inside out | Josie Vance | Teams |
| 2:00 - 3:30 pm | Learner in Distress Model | Becs | Teams |
| 3:00 - 4:00 pm | Enhancing your emotional regulation skills for daily interactions | Mitch Fournier | CELT 4-207 |
| 3:00 - 4:00 pm | Human Trafficking | SOCH Mental Health | Teams |
Violence Prevention and Support and Centre for Growth and Harmony Open House
Join the Violence Prevention and Support team as they celebrate their official launch with fun activities in the Atrium. You are welcome to drop by the Centre for Growth and Harmony, meet the team, and learn more about the services offered to students. There will be free food and drink available for everyone to enjoy!
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Atrium and Centre for Growth and Harmony (SCFL 1-001)
Learning Day
Join in a day of learning with second series of workshops covering topics such as violence prevention, supporting others, and community building. Workshops are open to all NorQuest community members.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
| Time | Session topic | Speaker | Location |
| 10:00 - 11:00 am | Settlement studies and GBV: using CSL with difficult topics | Lynn Sutankayo | CELT 4-205 |
| 10:00 - 11:00 am | Working with people who cause harm | Chris Avelar | CELT 5-211 |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Lateral Violence in Indigenous Communities | Walter Rogers | CELT 4-205 |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Creating a culture of disclosure | Jacky Rivas | Teams |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Domestic Violence 101 within the Muslim community | NISA Homes | CELT 4-205 |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Let’s Talk Violence Prevention | Lucretzia Appavoo, BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre | CELT 5-211 |
Family Fun Friday
Wrap up the week with a family-friendly event at the Atrium and Miyonohk Park. All NorQuest community members and their families are invited to enjoy games, activities, inflatable attractions, free food and drinks, music, karaoke and more! Come mingle with your fellow community members and help us build a stronger, safer NorQuest together!
Friday, June 7, 2024
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Atrium and Miyonohk Park