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

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

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...
Why I broke Up with My Phone and How it Changed my Life for the Better

Why I broke Up with My Phone and How it Changed my Life for the Better

by Marcia | Jan 12, 2022 | Respectful Relationships (R+R) Program, Well-being

Ask yourself this: Do you feel nervous if your phone is not in your hand or within sight? Do you find yourself wishing you were more creative or had more time in the day to spend on your passions or connecting with friends and family? Do you spend more time with your...
Respectful Relationships Re-design!

Respectful Relationships Re-design!

by Admin Editor | Jan 17, 2018 | Announcements, News, Respectful Relationships (R+R) Program

We are delighted to share news of recent funding from #SaltSpringIslandFoundation in the amount of $26,250!  Funds will be used to update and re-redesign the award-winning #RespectfulRelationshipsProgram which has served more than 10,000 youth across the Southern Gulf...
Peace and Respectful Relationship Skills by David Norget

Peace and Respectful Relationship Skills by David Norget

by Admin Editor | Mar 2, 2016 | Respectful Relationships (R+R) Program, Youth programs

  I’ve just recently completed 4 weeks of delivery of Respectful Relationships and Peace Kids programs at Salt Spring Island Middle School. This is my first time in my role as male facilitator in these programs working alongside Christina Antonick, an experienced...

Canadian Women’s Foundation Blog Highlights R+R

by Admin Editor | Dec 7, 2015 | Respectful Relationships (R+R) Program, Youth programs

Read Canadain Women’s Foundation Blog Post “Day 8: How SWOVA is Helping BC Teens Develop Respectful Relationship Skills”  
Respectful Relationships National Grantee Meeting in Calgary by Christina Antonick

Respectful Relationships National Grantee Meeting in Calgary by Christina Antonick

by Admin Editor | Nov 10, 2015 | Respectful Relationships (R+R) Program

“Together we can face any challenges as deep as the ocean and as high as the sky.” – Sonia Gandhi- In early October, I was blessed to travel to Calgary for a national meeting of Canadian Women’s Foundation’s 17 Teen Healthy Relationships...
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