Janet is a Speaker at TEDxBearCreekPark on Saturday, April 6th, 2019. Live Stream is available between 2:45- 3:45p.m.https://rebrand.ly/TEDxBCPLive Janet Law was born and raised in Vancouver. She has a background in education and creative arts. She started her career as the education assistant at Burnaby Village Museum and then went on to complete a 3-year theatre arts diploma program. She extended her work life to include 16 years of employment at Punchlines Comedy Theatre where she worked in administration and promotions. For the last 17 years she works as a Certified Breastfeeding Counsellor/ Consultant & Manager for Mothers Choice Products. In this capacity she is involved as a liaison in…
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Media and the Mind Conference on May 14th
Soroptimist International of Vancouver and UBC HOPE are proud to present our Media and the Mind Conference on May 14th from 9:30am – 4pm at the UBC Vancouver campus. This year’s conference is focused on bringing together members of the community to create an open dialogue regarding mental health as well as how we perceive and use social media. Inspiring keynote speakers at the conference are: Carol Todd (mother of Amanda Todd), Anita Roberts (founder of safeteen.ca), Aidan Scott (Tedx speaker), and Jane Thornthwaite (MLA and Head of the Child and Youth Committee) Members of the community are invited to attend this conference The conference is free with a complimentary…
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Event celebrates 90 years of service
Soroptimist International of Vancouver (SI-Vancouver) is celebrating its 90th anniversary on April 24th between 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Exactly 90 years ago to the day, in the same place, a pioneering group of women came together. They were the women who had cut their hair, raised their hemline, thrown away their corsets and stormed their way into the business world. And 90 years ago what did these women want? To help other women and over the years they have done just that. Almost immediately they joined with other pioneers, the first policewomen in Vancouver, and took over from them the operation of a hostel…
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Member Profile – Vivian Tsang
Vivian Tsang Vivian Tsang is a second year student in the Faculty of Science. Over this past year at UBC, Vivian has invested her time in multiple facets of campus life. She sits on the Science Undergraduate Society as a General Officer, conducts research in partnership with the Prostate Care Centre and recently spearheaded an AMS Club titled the Humanitarian Organization for Providing Empowerment. Throughout her next few years, Vivian hopes to pursue a career in the healthcare field and to continue inspiring young people to realize their dreams. SI of Vancouver played a big role in her life after graduation and Vivian wants to inspire other girls to pursue…
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2015-2016 SI of Vancouver’s New Girls Program
UBC HOPE and SI of Vancouver’s Women’s Career Conference on May 9th from 10am – 3pm on the UBC campus brought together women from different walks of life in efforts to empower, educate and equip women of this generation with the tools and skills needed to turn their dreams into reality. Girls from local Vancouver high schools and colleges were invited to this free conference where there was a morning of inspiring keynote speakers, a catered lunch, and an afternoon of workshops where they learned important life skills such as university transition and how to network with professionals in the field they hope to go into. The girls connected with…
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Fairytale Fundraiser Supports Programs for Women
Delight in a fairytale evening while supporting local women and girls – the perfect way to ring in the Christmas Season! Soroptimist International of Vancouver (SIV) and A.S.K Friendship Centre are proud to present, for one night only, the Metro Theatre production of Sleeping Beauty on Wednesday, December 16th. This traditional pantomime brings the beloved fairytale to life through wonderful songs, dances, costumes and sets. The evening will also feature a raffle and prizes. SIV is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls through programs and educational awards that lead to greater social and economic empowerment. A.S.K. Friendship Centre is an adult day centre focusing on the well-being…
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February 2015 Guest Speaker – Barbara Hall, Vancouver Council of Women
Soroptimist International of Vancouver was very happy to invite Ms. Barbara Hall, the President of Provincial Council of Women and Vice President of Vancouver Council of Women as our Guest Speaker for our February Club Meeting. The roles and responsibilities of the Vancouver Council of Women is to lobby both provincial and federal governments through the submission of resolutions that advocate for improving the lives of women and children. Federates include Soroptomist International of Vancouver, the Developmental Disabilities Association, the YWCA Metro Vancouver organization, the University Women’s Club of Vancouver and the West Coast LEAF organization to name a few. Each group pays dues to the VCW and representatives from…
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The Power of Choice – Campus Safety Workshop Stage I
The first stage of the workshops is focusing on male-identified audience and elaborating the concept of the Power of Choice. A powerful heart-and-eye-opening large group presentation to an all male identified audience on masculinity conditioning and gender stereotypes and how they impact the choices young men make regarding their behaviours and attitudes toward each other and in particular, toward girls and women. In this presentation the audience will be introduced to “The Male Code of Conduct”. The expectations and limitations of this male code, how to navigate it and how to find freedom through the concept of THE POWER OF CHOICE: the power that each individual has to choose what…
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The Last Word – Some Thoughts on Victim Blaming
The Last Word – Some Thoughts on Victim Blaming By Anita Roberts, SafeTeen International As women, we are vulnerable to acts of violence because: we live in a violent and misogynist world and we are perceived as vulnerable, we are often physically smaller, we are not taught skills to defend ourselves or effectively prevent violent confrontations. As women we may find it difficult and even impossible to prevent or defend ourselves from an act of violence because: We have been conditioned to be polite and trusting. We have been conditioned to believe that we are not capable of taking courageous action on our own behalf. We have been conditioned to…
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Soroptimist Vancouver Information Day on Sunday September 21
Soroptimist International of Vancouver is having an INFORMATION DAY on this coming Sunday, September 21 between 1:00p.m. and 3:00p.m. @ Robson Public Market If you are in Vancouver Downtown area – feel free to come and visit us! You will get detailed information about: Live Your Dream Awards in support of women who are in the progress of receiving their education and training New Girls Program for young girls’ career support Christmas Wish Bag Project for Vancouver Downtown Eastside Local Projects Global Impact and Projects Date & Time: Sunday, September 21, 2014 Location: Corks ‘n Candles 1610 Robson Street (at the Robson Public Market) 604-683-8466 Free parking under the building