Dates We Observe
The 16 Days of Activism and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women offer a platform for individuals, communities, organizations, and governments to come together. It’s an … Read more
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which commence on November 25th and conclude on December 10th, encompass significant dates that spotlight the urgency of addressing this issue. November … Read more
The 16 Days of Activism and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women provide a platform for awareness, dialogue, and action. By focusing attention on the complexities … Read more
The news around the world is full of fires, floods, famines and war. It is often hard to find space in the media, in our businesses and in our homes … Read more
People have a range of opinions about the importance and relevancy of “Days of Awareness” campaigns, especially in the information era where you can “just Google it”. Supporters of Awareness … Read more
Gender-based violence is a global epidemic that transcends boundaries, cultures, and socio-economic strata. To combat this deeply rooted issue and promote gender equality, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based … Read more
During October we honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people, support grieving families, and create opportunities for healing. Before the Native Women’s Association of … Read more
October 4th is a day when we honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people, support grieving families, and create opportunities for healing. Before the … Read more
Does anyone else feel like September is the beginning of a new year? We often find our schedules getting busy again as students of all ages return to school, many … Read more
We would like to begin by acknowledging that the nine Women’s Centres are in Mi’kma’ki the traditional and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq People and we acknowledge them as the … Read more
If I had to pick one word to summarize June’s days of awareness, it would be be People. As you read through the awareness raising that occurs this month please … Read more
May 17th was chosen to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) because it was that day in 1990 that the World Health Organization made the decision … Read more
Many Reasons to Celebrate in May At first glance, there seem to be many reasons to celebrate the arrival of May, warmer weather, spring flowers, and longer days. But for … Read more
April brings to light the incidence, insidiousness and impact of sexual violence. With staggering statistics throughout Nova Scotia, and Canada it is no wonder the focus of 3/4 awareness days … Read more
At Connect this month we observe, International Women’s Day and International Day – which happens to be on of our favourite days of the year. We also recognize the International … Read more
This March, we celebrate women across the globe. Yearly, millions of people join together to celebrate the achievements of women through generations that continuously fight for gender equality. On International … Read more
In December 2013, the Nova Scotia government introduced a bill to create a holiday on the third Monday in February. This was partly in response to public pressure, as many … Read more
Is one of your New Year’s resolution to take a stand, to lobby, to advocate for those in need, or causes that you are passionate about? This month provides lots … Read more
Happy New Year- Maybe? Ringing in a new calendar year is often full of emotion. For some it could feel exciting with the anticipation of a new start. For some, … Read more
The Lotus Centre Anniversary We operate from a feminist perspective that is, by definition, rooted in women’s experience. Feminism is a political, social, and cultural movement dedicated to promoting equal … Read more