STOPS to Violence

06/02/2026

Our beliefs and assumptions matter. When supporting someone impacted by trauma or abuse, the language we use can either open the door to healing or reinforce harm. If we want people to feel safe sharing their truth, we must lead with empathy. Wanna learn how? Check out REAL talk at www.realtalksk.eventbrite.ca

06/01/2026

June is the National Indigenous History Month.

June is National Indigenous History Month! A time to honour the rich history, cultural knowledge, and enduring strength of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island.

This month invites all of us to learn more, listen deeply, and reflect on the histories and contributions of Indigenous peoples - not only in the past, but in the present and future of these lands.

Let this be a time of celebration, remembrance, and recommitment to truth and reconciliation.

We especially invite you to mark June 21 - National Indigenous Peoples Day - with ceremony, learning, and solidarity

05/29/2026

211 Saskatchewan is a free, confidential, 24/7 service that connects individuals to human services in Saskatchewan by telephone, text, or web chat.

By calling 2-1-1, texting 2-1-1 or going to sk.211.ca anyone can chat with trained professionals to help find and navigate services they need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Services are available in over the phone in 175 languages, including 17 Indigenous languages.

05/28/2026

⚠️ Content note: Includes coercive control and experiences of gender-based violence in rural and agricultural. Please take care while reading and engage in a way that feels safe for you.

A recent Women in Ag Magazine feature sheds light on coercive control, a form of abuse that is often invisible, but deeply impactful.
Rather than physical violence, coercive control involves ongoing patterns of manipulation, criticism, and restriction that can limit a person’s independence and sense of self. In rural and agricultural settings, these dynamics can be even harder to recognize due to isolation and close community ties.
Raising awareness is an important step toward creating safer, more supportive environments across agriculture.
👉 Read the full article:
https://womeninag.maglr.com/women-in-ag-2026-001/feature-coercive-control

05/26/2026

Sometimes the most important conversations are also the hardest ones to start. The Do More Agriculture Foundation

Sometimes the most important conversations are also the hardest ones to start.

Many people want to support someone who may be struggling — they just don’t always know what to say, what signs to look for, or how to help without making things worse.

In partnership with Abridge Consulting, our upcoming workshop, Start the Conversation: Su***de Awareness in Our Community, is designed to help build confidence in having those conversations within agricultural and rural communities.

Together, we’ll explore practical ways to recognize distress, respond with care, and strengthen support across our communities.

📅 June 11
🕐 11 AM–1 PM CST / 1 PM–3 PM EDT
💻 Virtual and free workshop

Learn more and register here: https://hubs.ly/Q04hzdTK0

***deAwareness

05/26/2026

What if you could change the way we talk about domestic abuse, one conversation at a time? REAL Talk helps people recognize abuse, respond with empathy, and refer others to support. It’s not about having all the answers, it’s about being real, human, and present.

Whether you are a friend, family member, coworker, or community leader, you can make a difference. Learn more by registering for REAL Talk.

http://www.realtalksk.eventbrite.ca

05/23/2026

🌾 Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. 🌾

Farming comes with unique pressures, and reaching out for support is a sign of strength. The Farm Stress Line is available 24/7 for farmers and ranchers in Saskatchewan who are experiencing distress.

📞 Call 1 800 667 4442
Confidential
• No cost • Supportive
• Judgment free
Whether you're dealing with financial strain, family pressures, emotional stress, or just need someone to talk to, help is always here.

Learn more: https://canemerg-urgencecan.com/farm-stress-line/

05/22/2026

Moose Hide Campaign Day 2026

Moose Hide Campaign Day was held May 14. Whether you attended a local event, joined the livestream, or wore your pin, your participation makes a difference in ending violence against women and children.

Although the Campaign Day has passed, the work continues throughout the year. Wearing and sharing your Moose Hide pin is one way to continue these conversations forward and remind others that we all have a role to play in ending violence.

Missed it? You can still watch the Toronto livestream and learn how to carry the message forward all year long:
👉 https://moosehidecampaign.ca/

05/20/2026

📣📣 Introducing The Unlearners Handbook! This digital resource is your new go-to for quickly responding to and preventing micro-aggressions of sexualized violence in your life with suggestions, easy conversation starters, and safety tips, right in your pocket! 📱

📣📣 Introducing The Unlearners Handbook! This digital resource is your new go-to for quickly responding to and preventing micro-aggressions of sexualized violence in your life with suggestions, easy conversation starters, and safety tips, right in your pocket! 📱

We were hearing from men that sometimes, they wouldn’t know what to do when another man said or did something that wasn’t okay.
Many of us choose to ignore it when we see it, because knowing the right way to respond is tough. That’s exactly what this guide is for!
Scan the QR code or visit https://unlearnershandbook.carrd.co/ to gain some quick tips on how to respond and when. You can even save it as an app on your phone for easy access.

Interrupting harm, and choosing to be part of the solution means being brave, being a bit uncomfortable, and taking real steps to setting a safer and kinder standard in your world. Choose to be part of it by using this resource. 💙✊

05/14/2026

Call for Expression of Interest: Leadership Team

We’re looking for people to help shape the future of governance at STOPS to Violence!

STOPS is inviting expressions of interest from people who would like to join our Leadership Team as we continue building a more collaborative, shared approach to leadership and decision-making through sociocracy.

We are looking for people who want to learn alongside others, contribute their perspectives and experience, and be part of conversations that help shape safer and more connected communities across Saskatchewan. We welcome a wide range of experiences and ways of knowing. This may include community leadership, professional experience, lived experience, natural support roles, or a passion for violence prevention, well-being, and social change. Previous board experience is not required.

Go to https://www.stopstoviolence.com/join-the-leadership-team for details.