by Marcia | Jun 30, 2026 | 30 Years in the Making, Social Emotional Learning, Youth programs
The Circle Education is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. We wouldn’t have gotten this far without our loyal donors. For our last interview in the ’30 years in the making’ series, we talked with Wendy Kaye and Rory Holland about their motivations to support...
by Marcia | Apr 16, 2026 | 30 Years in the Making, Events, Youth programs
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...
by Marcia | Feb 12, 2026 | 30 Years in the Making, Pass It On, Social Emotional Learning, Youth programs
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...
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 | Nov 13, 2025 | 30 Years in the Making, Respectful Relationships (R+R) Program
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...
by Marcia | Oct 16, 2025 | 30 Years in the Making, Pass It On
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...
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