Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women

06/01/2026

We all have a role to play in ending gender-based violence.

The Neighbours, Friends and Families training modules help people recognize the signs of intimate partner violence, respond safely and compassionately, and connect them to services and supports.

You can learn more and access the free training at:

To talk to someone who can help, call 1-855-225-0220Or contact a transition house or shelter for abused women in your area: www.thans.caCall 211 for resources near you, or to connect with the Men's, Women's, or All Genders helplines.

05/05/2026

May 5 is Red Dress Day, a day we honour and remember the lives of the missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

The empty red dresses that hang in windows, public spaces and from trees that line our highways are powerful reminders of the ongoing and devastating impact of gender-based violence. Each dress represents a life stolen, a family shattered and a community left to grieve.

In Canada, and here in Nova Scotia, Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people are disproportionately impacted by violence. As a province, we are committed to addressing this crisis with compassion and accountability. Guided by the Calls for Justice in the final report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, we are supporting Indigenous-led approaches to healing, listening to Indigenous-led voices to address the root causes of violence, and investing in the safety and well-being of Indigenous women and their families

05/05/2026

Join us at CORAH for a Bystander Workshop: “How Can I Help?”

Wendy Knowlton from The Women’s Place Resource Centre, will be at CORAH to present about: how to recognize the signs and types of abuse, how to support someone who may be in an unsafe relationship, and where to connect victims and survivors with local resources. 💜

🗓️️ Free event: Thursday, May 7, 2026
🕥 10:30–11:30 AM
🌟Location: CORAH Annapolis Valley Campus (Middleton)

📩 To register: [email protected]
📞 Or call: 902‑825‑5215

Women's Place Resource Centre
NSCC Annapolis Valley Campus & COGS

04/29/2026

On Denim Day, denim isn’t just a look, it’s a statement. It says that you stand with survivors and reject victim-blaming. What someone wears is never an excuse. Wear your denim. Use your voice. Support, believe, and advocate. Learn more here https://denimday.org/why-denim .

04/29/2026

Join us for our annual MMIWG2S+ Memorial March, hosted by the Violence Prevention and Human Trafficking Program.

📅 Tuesday, May 5 (Red Dress Day)
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 2021 Brunswick St, Halifax

We will begin with an opening prayer before marching through the surrounding blocks (see poster for route). Following the march, there will be drumming, speeches, and a community barbecue.

All are welcome to come together in remembrance, reflection, and solidarity.