October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada. In 1992, the Government of Canada designated October as Women’s History Month, marking the beginning of an annual celebration of the outstanding achievements of women and girls throughout Canada’s history. This year’s theme, Women at Work: Economic Growth Past, Present and Future, highlights the significant … [Read more...]
National Indigenous Day celebrated on June 21
May 31, 2024 by
The House of Commons unanimously passed a motion designating June as National Indigenous History Month in 2009 to honor the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. For this 10th anniversary, we recognize more than ever the strength of present-day Indigenous communities. June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It is a special opportunity for all Canadians to highlight the unique heritage, cultural diversity and remarkable achievements of First Nations, the Inuit … [Read more...]
History of Valentine’s Day
February 13, 2024 by
Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is an annual holiday celebrated on February 14. It originated as a Western Christian liturgical feast day honoring one or more early saints named Valentinus, and is recognized as a significant cultural and commercial celebration in many regions around the world, although it is not a public holiday in any country. Several martyrdom stories associated with the various Valentines that were connected to February … [Read more...]
January is Canada’s Alzheimer Awareness Month
January 4, 2024 by
In Canada, 747,000 people currently live with dementia and one of the major challenges they and their families face when they receive the diagnosis is the stigma associated with it. Internationally, produced on May 23, 2018 this report provides an overview of global developments in response to the adoption of the WHO’s Global action plan on the public health response to dementia 2017-2025. The report was launched on the one-year anniversary of the adoption of the plan at the 71st World … [Read more...]
11 Quick Facts about Remembrance Day
November 8, 2021 by
1. Remembrance Day was first observed in 1919 throughout the British Commonwealth. It was originally called “Armistice Day” to commemorate armistice agreement that ended the First World War on Monday, November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m.—on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. It is common practice to observe two minutes of silence in honor of all our fallen at 11 a.m. every November 11. 2. From 1921 to 1930, Armistice Day was held on the Monday of the week in which … [Read more...]
VIVO PIZZA PASTA
January 5, 2020 by
VIVO prides itself on the food we serve. We work with numerous chefs from all across the world who have a passionate love for food, cooking, and the Italian cuisine. We are constantly looking to provide our guests with an experience that is extensive, and second to none. An experience like no other when it comes to Italian cuisine. Visit us at one of our fabulous locations or ORDER ONLINE through UBER EATS, SKIP THE DISHES and DOOR DASH. At VIVO we only use the highest quality … [Read more...]
WORKSHOP: APR 16 – The Mother Wound in Communication
April 3, 2019 by
What beliefs did you unconsciously inherit from your mother and the women who came before you that influence your ability to communicate today? Did you even know that was a thing? The 'Mother Wound' is passed on from generation to generation and engages the challenges a woman experiences as she navigates being female and finding her way in a patriarchal society. While we have made great strides to transform a lot of those challenges, many of us continue to carry unconscious belief systems … [Read more...]
CHANGE-MAKERS: AN EVENING WITH TARANA BURKE
February 7, 2019 by
Saturday, February 16th 9pm at Isabel Bader Theatre 93 Charles St W, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7 Tarana Burke like you’ve never heard her before! An intimate conference where she will discuss her journey as an activist and women’s’ rights advocate. You will hear her views on sexual abuses and women’s issues today – following the earth-shaking #MeToo movement. Hear her powerful take on the documentary series Surviving R. Kelly, an insider’s perception as a woman who was part of that series. … [Read more...]
Making Your Christmas Shopping Plan
September 24, 2018 by
In life, when it comes to Christmas shopping, there are two types of people. There are those who plan well in advance to save last-minute rushing around and those who do exactly that, leave it to the last minute! The date of Christmas never changes and so there are no excuses not to set a plan as this will not only ensure you are organised come Christmas day, but it will also ensure that you are more effective in your Christmas purchases, that you don’t overspend and you will probably even be … [Read more...]
R.E.S.T. Walk-a-Thon Fundraiser – SEPT 22 in Brampton
August 10, 2018 by
R.E.S.T is having it’s first annual walk-a-thon to raise awareness on youth homelessness, specifically in the city of Brampton, ON. A Walk In My shoes will advocate for the need of developing supports to aid those who fall in between the gaps, especially in the city of Brampton where there are no current long-term supports for this population. This fundraiser will be an experiential walk where those who participate will receive front-line knowledge on youth homelessness, and gain first-hand … [Read more...]
Summer Networking Bash, August 15 in Vaughan, Ontario
June 22, 2018 by
When: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Where: Riviera Event Place 2800 Hwy 7 Concord, ON L4K 1W8 Turn the slowest month of the year into your BUSIEST! This Event is for You If You Are… Confused about the 100s of ways to market your business Looking for more clarity and focus on how to position you and your business in the marketplace Wanting to fill your appointment schedule with lots of potential clients and referral partners throughout the … [Read more...]
WORLD PEACE DAY Celebration 2018, Toronto, SEPT 16
March 10, 2018 by
World Peace Day Celebration 2018 - SEPT 16 People all over the world celebrate International Day of Peace in a variety of different ways. These include planting trees for peace, lighting candles and holding candle light vigils, attending peace-related art exhibits and going for peace walks. People may also attend various public events such as public speeches and concerts. For this year of 2018, A Celebration of Women™ will be hosting a fabulous Celebration on September 16, 2018 … [Read more...]
INSPIRED TO ACTION Conference – March 8 – Toronto
March 5, 2018 by
Inspired to Action for YOU How to find the magical thinking necessary to start your small biz planning, how to find your target market, how to test-drive your idea in that market, and what steps to take next! You shouldn’t live always wanting more. That’s where we came in & created Inspired to Action for YOU Thu, 8 March 2018 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST JOEY Eaton Centre 1 Dundas St W Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Z3 View Map A Celebration of Women's CODE Saves YOU 20% on Your … [Read more...]
How to Promote Your Cause
February 23, 2018 by
The world is in a constant state of change and conflict. Clashing ideologies bring people to disagreement and leaves hardly anybody content with their circumstances. As a result, there have been many campaigns and groups started in order to gather like-minded people who share beliefs in a mutual cause. It’s all very well finding people who already agree with you, but it’s another thing entirely to recruit new members and perhaps even convert the opposing school of thought into understanding your … [Read more...]
