by Admin Editor | Feb 17, 2021 | Social Emotional Learning
COVID-19 Impact on Social–Emotional Learning The COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected students’ academic performance, but it has also significantly impacted their social–emotional learning. Research shows that students are experiencing an increased lack of...
by Admin Editor | Feb 11, 2021 | Events
Purses with a Purpose, Satchels with a Story Do you like to buy high quality purses, satchels, and bags? Do you have any brand name purses, satchels, or bags that you no longer use? Do you like to support charity? If you answered yes to any of these, then this...
by Coreen | Jan 26, 2021 | Announcements
What does the BC Lions Football Club have to do with gender-based violence? The BC Lions Football Club and the Ending Violence Association of British Columbia (EVA BC) created the “Be More Than A Bystander” program. It’s a groundbreaking initiative...
by Admin Editor | Jan 12, 2021 | Research, Well-being
I recently heard about a fascinating study in which researchers were investigating human perception of challenge. One of their findings was that when a person stands at the base of a hill that they are about to climb, they perceive the hill to be 10 to 20% larger than...
by Coreen | Nov 19, 2020 | Job Posting
We’re looking for a Marketing & Communications Assistant! The Assistant will help with the development and implementation of the communications and social enterprise initiatives within our organization. This position is a part of the Canada Summer Jobs...
by Coreen | Nov 17, 2020 | Events
On Sunday, December 6, Salt Spring islanders are invited to gather online at 5pm in memorial and solidarity of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada, hosted by The Circle Salt Spring Education Society and Islanders Working...
by Coreen | Oct 20, 2020 | Announcements, Pass it On: Boys
We welcome to Alex and Albert to our facilitation team! We’re thrilled to have Alex King-Harris and Albert Strasser join the team of facilitators here at The Circle. Each of them brings an incredible skill set to their work in the Pass It On Boys program, for...
by Admin Editor | Jul 23, 2020 | Announcements, Job Posting
Agency/Program Description SWOVA Community Development and Research Society has worked for more than two decades to address discrimination/violence based on gender, race, sexual orientation, age, and ability. Vision Statement We envision inclusive and gender-equitable...
by Admin Editor | May 7, 2020 | Announcements, News
Given the realities of the “new normal” and physical distancing, SWOVA is taking advantage of the benefits of online learning to continue to support children and youth with their social and emotional well-being. Pass-It-On Girls is currently being offered...
by Admin Editor | Apr 22, 2020 | Announcements, News
SWOVA is thrilled to announce the ShowYourTruth Youth Video Contest! We’re inviting youth in three age categories to send us a video about what matters to them. We want to hear about issues that youth face, whether it’s bullying, peer pressure,...
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