BACKGROUND

A safer space is a supportive and non-threatening environment where the physical, mental, and emotional safety of the people within it are the highest priority.

Through our ongoing work with community organizations, Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA) and Sagesse, we have developed and implemented a Safer Spaces policy. We are committed to providing a harassment space for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, disability, physical appearance, age, language, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, socioeconomic status, or otherwise. Please see calgaryfolkfest.com for the full policy and disclosure form.

FFSC staff and board participated in initial training in late 2020, leadership volunteers participated in spring 2021, and we are now reaching out to the greater volunteer community to continue these important conversations.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

Responding to Sexual and Domestic Violence at Festivals

This workshop will include:
-an overview of both sexual violence and domestic violence
-the use of language and why it matters
-how to support an individual
-barriers that come up when an individual is providing support

Thursday, July 8 @ 6:30 PM (MDT)

This session will be hosted online.

REGISTRATION

Registered participants will receive a meeting link closer to the date.

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We thank you for your participation and look forward to construction conversations at the training,
-The Volunteer Services Department