by Marcia | Jan 19, 2026 | News
The Circle Education is preparing for their triennial fundraiser: the online Purse Auction ‘Purses with Purpose’. This online auction will take place mid-April, and we are currently at the stage of collecting pre-loved and new purses, satchels, tote bags and...
by Marcia | Jan 13, 2026 | 30 Years in the Making, Social Emotional Learning
Sarah Belknap volunteered with The Circle Education in a time of transition. Her term as Board Chair was challenging, but after eight years, she left an organization that was ready for the future. Photo: Sarah Belknap (second on the right) with boardmembers and other...
by Marcia | Dec 2, 2025 | December 6th Memorial, Events
36 years ago, on December 6th, 1989, fourteen young women were murdered at the École Polytechnique de Montréal because a man believed they didn’t belong there. Salt Spring Island resident Lucie Wheeler, the first female refinery engineer for Shell Canada, graduated...
by Marcia | Nov 27, 2025 | News
IWAV and The Circle Education will once again co-host a community candle-lighting ceremony at the Gazebo in Centennial Park (4.30 pm) on December 6th, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Together, we will honour the women and girls...
by Marcia | Nov 25, 2025 | December 6th Memorial, Events, News
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begin today with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Around the world, communities mark these 16 days by learning, speaking up, and taking concrete steps to prevent gender-based...
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