Building Community Power to Support and Defend Families – In-Person Event

WHEN: Friday September 26th from 10am – 12pm

WHERE: 246 Bloor Street West (Toronto, near St. George Subway station)

This event will feature a roundtable panel discussion with community organizers about strategies to support and drive change for families at risk of or impacted by the child protection system. Participants will gain insights into alternative approaches that prioritize family unity and advocacy to reduce the harmful effects of this system. This event is designed to inform, engage, and empower communities and front-line workers who are interested in concrete ways to create and sustain change for families.

Panelists:
Mary Burton, (Winnipeg) Founder and Executive Director of Zoongizi Ode Inc. (formerly Fearless R2W)
Rebecca Foshole-Luke, (Calgary) Founder and Executive Director of Family Support Advocacy Centre
Sharnelle Jenkins-Thompson, (Vancouver) Manager of Community Outreach at West Coast LEAF (Legal Education and Action Fund)