Family Violence Prevention Month 2024

The Elephant in the Room

In November, the City of Fort Saskatchewan will host a series of events and workshops for Family Violence Prevention Month. Our theme, “The Elephant in the Room,” symbolizes the often-overlooked issue of family violence. Through workshops, public installations, and community engagement, we aim to raise awareness and provide support.

Public Installation

Dates: November 1 – Mid-November
Location: City Hall Art Nook

The installation will feature a Paper Mache Elephant, where the community can write messages to raise awareness about family violence. Crocheted purple elephants will be available for visitors to take, finalize with magnets, hooks, or brooch pins, and display at home.

Thank you to the 600+ individuals who crocheted elephants for our public installation, helping to raise awareness for Family Violence Prevention—your contributions make a powerful statement of support and solidarity.

Silhouettes with messages will be displayed in the City Hall lobby to further raise awareness.

2024 Workshops

1. Public Workshop: Immigration Resources

Date: November 6, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
In-person Location: Fort Foundation (2nd Floor, 10308 100 Ave)
Virtually: A link will be emailed to you before the event.
FREE to attend.

This workshop is designed to help new residents understand their rights, obtain vital documents, and access available resources in Fort Saskatchewan. Join us for this free workshop, available both in person and virtually.

2. Lunch & Learn: Protecting Your Employees

Date: November 12, 2024
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Lang Room, City Hall
FREE to attend. Lunch provided.

This workshop will help local employers understand their responsibilities and provide them with the tools and resources to support employees affected by family violence.

3. Navigating Family Court & Civil Orders

Date: November 19, 2024
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: West Rivers Edge
FREE to attend.

Designed for support services, this workshop will cover family and civil court processes, including emergency protection orders (EPOs), restraining orders, and more.