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Second Story Women's Centre

Summer Programming for Youth

7/4/2022

Thursdays are going to be a blast at Second Story this summer! Check out all the fun things we have planned for female-identifying youth ages 9-16 over the next two months:

Calling all female-identifying future scientists, ages 13-16! Join us at one of our free STEM workshops this summer! These workshops will offer hands on activities focused on the science of the world around you. We will learn about all the fun and opportunities STEM has to offer.
When: 2:00-4:00 pm, Thursdays July 7 & 21, August 4 & 18
Where: Second Story Women's Centre, 18 Dufferin Street, Lunenburg

For the slightly younger crowd, we have planned a series of four FREE, fun summer afternoons for female-identifying youth ages 9-12 at the Centre!

Thursday, July 14 - Dream Garden Collage: Come get creative, let your imagination run wild, and design a dream garden filled with flowers, trees, animals, and anything else you want during a craft collage activity. Snacks and supplies will be provided!
Thursday, July 28-"Pizza Night" : What’s better than pizza? Making your own pizza with friends! We will have food, fun facts about pizza, and other activities to do while we wait for the pizzas.
Thursday, August 11 - Plant Pressing: Learn about local plants during a plant-press nature walk. On the walk we will collect some interesting flowers or plants to press between books. Create a piece of art for yourself and learn about the plant you chose to press!
Thursday, August 25 - Scavenger Hunt: Join us for a scavenger hunt around town, as we search for hidden clues and secrets to a treasure!

.........Email info@secondstory.ca or call 902-640-3044 to register for one or more of these workshops!

Happy Pride Month!

6/30/2022

We wanted to share some LGBTQ+ resources that we have appreciated during Pride Month!

Moving Beyond the Binary: a Guide on How to Make Your Organization Meaningfully Inclusive of Two-Spirit, Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse People - From the Legal Information Society of NS. "This guide is intended for any employer, service provider, business, or other organization in Nova Scotia. The purpose of the guide is to help you understand the needs and experiences of gender diverse populations, what the law says about gender identity and expression, and the importance and value of fostering meaningful and authentic inclusion of two-spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender diverse people across our province." It includes gender inclusion policy templates, videos, pronoun charts, a portrait gallery and so much more - you can even book a free 2-hour workshop! Check it out!

Queering Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response in Canada - A new report released this month that "...presents what we know about the scale and scope of GBV impacting 2SLGBTQ+ communities, looking at the experiences of queer and trans Black, Indigenous and people of colour (QTBIPOC), refugees and newcomers, trans+ people, queer women, youth, sex workers, and people living rurally or remotely. In addition to looking at family violence, IPV, sexual violence, and street harassment, the report highlights the compounding GBV that 2SLGBTQ+ people face when accessing services and reporting GBV. This report then turns to existing violence prevention and survivor support programs and points to the gaps and needs 2SLGBTQ+ communities are naming. We look at promising practices and offer opportunities and recommendations for funders and service providers. The report concludes with suggestions for mobilizing knowledge about GBV prevention and response for 2SLGBTQ+ communities."

Eating Disorders NS' Virtual Two-Spirit, Trans & Nonbinary Peer Support Group - Starting July 19, this support group is going Virtual! "This group is a supportive space for two-spirit, trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse folks explore our relationship with food, eating, bodies and more. Body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria often complicate our attitudes towards food and nourishment and can be related to disordered eating. This group is a facilitated space to explore relationships with food, body image, dysphoria, and dysmorphia. This space is facilitated by trans and nonbinary people who have experienced eating disorders. Anyone who identifies as part of the trans community and wants to explore their relationship with food or disordered eating is welcome to join." Click here to learn more and register!

AGM and New Board Members

6/24/2022

Thank you to everyone who attended our virtual AGM last night, and to Lisa Ryan of South Shore Open Doors Association for speaking.

We'd like to welcome Kathy Saville, Pauline Savory, Elizabeth Durnford and Deborah Summers to the SSWC board!

Toiletry Donations Request

6/17/2022

Second Story Women's Centre provides a free, self-serve, toiletries and menstrual care products shelf that anyone is able to donate to or take from. We accept donations of unused, unopened toiletries and menstrual care items.
We are currently low on:

Shampoo
Body Wash
Razors/Shaving Cream
Deodorant
Poise pads

If you have the capacity to donate any of these items to Second Story, it would be very much appreciated!

Resources for Supporting Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

6/2/2022

We know that the recent high-profile domestic and sexual violence defamation trial that has been in the news has left many survivors of gender-based violence feeling triggered, unseen or not believed. So, we want to be clear:

We see you. We believe you. We will support you always.
Please be kind to yourselves right now. Here are some resources that might help:

Survivor's Sanctuary from MeToo
Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence (a NS Resource)
How to Filter, Block and Report Harmful Content on Social Media from RAINN

'How two N.S. Crown attorneys are fighting human trafficking in the province'

5/31/2022

"Two special prosecutors tasked with taking on Nova Scotia's human trafficking cases are sharing some insight into what's currently happening in the province's courts.
The two Crown attorneys are the only ones in Nova Scotia who solely focus on human trafficking cases — with the second only recently hired after a funding boost from the province.

"It's very exciting to have the resources to give these very important cases due care and attention," said Alicia Kennedy, a Nova Scotia crown attorney.
Currently, the pair is handling 15 cases in Nova Scotia — the province with the highest rate of human trafficking per-capita in the country."

.....read the rest of the article.

June's NIA Class

5/30/2022

We had such a great time with Nia on the South Shore last week for NIA - Moving to Heal, that we're doing it again next month!

June 24, 2022
Bluezone's new location,18 King Street in Lunenburg
3:30 to 4:45pm
For more information or to register 902-640-3044 or info@secondstory.ca

NIA blends the energies of dance, martial arts and healing arts. It is gentle and adaptable, suitable for all levels of fitness. Join us for a free NIA session with Kathleen Naylor!

Join our Board!

5/27/2022

We are recruiting new members for our volunteer Board of Directors!

We especially welcome applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Colour, newcomers to Canada, women and gender diverse people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Training is provided. Click here to fill out and submit the Expression of Interest form by June 3, at 10 AM AST.

If you have any questions, please call 902-640-3044 or email info@secondstory.ca.

You can also join us for an introductory Zoom session covering SSWC board member’s roles, responsibilities, and opportunities on Monday, June 6 from 7-8 pm or Thursday, June 9 from 7-8pm.
RSVP to info@secondstory.ca by June 3, 2022. If you’re unable to attend, email us to schedule a one-on-one session!

NEW! Leanne Learning Fund

5/19/2022

The Leanne Learning Fund is a brand-new fund which has been established by a private donor, a long-time supporter of the Second Story Women’s Centre. If you are a girl, woman, or gender-oppressed person living in Lunenburg or Queen’s County, the Leanne Learning Fund can assist you to participate in learning opportunities that support your personal growth, whether educationally, physically, or emotionally.

Do you want to attend a skills or educational upgrading course, or take part in a fitness or art program, or maybe a leadership course? Any such program, not just formal education, could potentially qualify for an award of up to $500 under this Fund, based upon the cost of the program.

To apply, learn more about Leanne or the Learning Fund, visit secondstory.ca/leanne-fund. Still have questions? Call 902-640-3044 or email info@secondstory.ca.

Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia Grant

5/18/2022

Second Story Women's Centre is pleased to be the recipient of a Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia grant! These funds will support SSWC's outreach work, and will allow us to continue to bring our services to women and gender-oppressed people throughout Lunenburg and Queens Counties.

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Location

PO Box 821, 18 Dufferin Street
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, B0J 2C0

Second Story Women's Centre recognizes that we are on Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw People. We honour the treaties that guide the relationships of our people.

HOURS *

MONDAY, TUESDAY & THURSDAY
10am - 4pm
WEDNESDAY
11am - 4pm
FRIDAY
Staff working remotely 10am - 1pm
* The Centre is closed and staff work from home when school is cancelled due to weather.
* Appointments may be available outside of regular office hours.

Contact Us

902-640-3044
Info@SecondStory.ca

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