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Experiences in the Circle led Kit to Ottawa

During BC Youth Week, a yearly provincial celebration of youth held at the beginning of May, we spoke with Kit Shaw (15), who participated in The Circle Education’s Respect Project in Grade 7 and drew on her experiences in the program to earn a place at the Forum for...

Thirty Years in the Making: Sparkfest sparked connections

The Circle Education is celebrating its 30th anniversary in August. Leading up to this milestone, we talk with people who played a significant role in our history. Kate Nash and James Cowan look back at Sparkfest, a grassroots music festival that raised funds for our...

Thirty Years in the Making: ‘Kids need a place to practice their innate intelligence, kindness, and care’

The Circle Education is celebrating its 30th anniversary in August. Leading up to this milestone, we talk with people who played a significant role in our history. Robert Birch was the first male facilitator for SWOVA (now The Circle Education) and one of the...

Thirty Years in the Making: ‘We need these programs now more than ever’

Thirty years ago, Lynda Laushway was the first executive director of SWOVA (Salt Spring Women Opposed Violence and Abuse), which became The Circle Education in 2020. Her personal set of values and background in criminal justice led her on a path of preventing...

Thirty Years in the Making: The Power of Real Connections

Olivia Hayne started as a participant in Pass it On when she was 15 years old. It was so meaningful to her that, ten years later, she joined the board of The Circle Education. “This program is incredibly special, and I want to make sure it continues and expands so it...

30 Years in the Making: How a 17-year-old started Pass it On

As The Circle Education approaches its 30th anniversary in August 2026, we’re taking this year to reflect, honour, and celebrate the people and moments that brought us here. Over the next ten months, join us on a journey into our 30th year. Each story we share is a...

The Parent Project Podcast: Gratitude Fosters Connection

How can gratitude be used as a tool to connect our families? In the ninth, and last, episode of the Parent Project Podcast, parents and grandparents share why they use gratitude as a practice to foster connection, especially in the face of challenges. When life is...

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