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POWER UP EVENTS

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We offer a number of our Workshops Live throughout the year. We update this page regularly. Check back often & join our community to stay in the loop.

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Period Talk

Location:

In-person

(Nanaimo)

Dates and Times:

Three dates available, see registration links below

In this session we will discuss anatomy, reproductive parts, why we menstruate, and period management. Each participant will build their own period kit to take home.

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7-Part Sexual Health Education series for Teens

Location:

on Zoom

Date and Time:

Fourth Wednesday of the month, from

Sep 2025 - May 2026

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

A 7-Part Sexual Health Education Series for Teens and Adults

This 7-part series covers:

1 . Consent (September 24)

2 . Healthy Relationships (October 22)

3 . Safer Sex (November 26)

4 . Sexting (January 28)

5 . P*rn*graphy (February 25)

6 . Gender and Sexual Orientation (April 22)

7 . Sex Trafficking (May 20)

All workshops are for anyone who works with or raises kids ages 12-18.

Teens 12+ can attend accompanied by an adult.

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Peer to Peer

Sexual Harm

Location:

on Zoom

Date and Time:

Monday, October 6, 2025

9am-12pm

Over 70% of child sexual abuse is committed by peers, with schools being the most common setting for these incidents. Despite fears, most youth who engage in harmful sexual behavior do not reoffend or grow up to abuse others.

This workshop is designed for anyone who works with or cares for children and youth—educators, parents, social workers, and more. It covers the prevalence and causes of peer-to-peer sexual harm, how to use appropriate language, how to recognize healthy versus concerning sexual behavior, and factors like age of onset, risk factors, and high-risk locations. It also explores why children often don’t disclose abuse, the barriers to seeking help, and provides practical tools and resources.

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Body Smart: Private Body Parts ( #1)

Private body part names (anatomically correct dolls, drawing of self in bathing suit, song, etc.)

For kids ages 3+ with an adult

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Safe, Unsafe and Secret Touch ( #2)

Safe, unsafe and secret touch/private versus public (song, story, etc.)

For kids ages 3+ with an adult

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Puberty: Coming to a Body Near You (Lesson #1)

We all have a body. It's ok to learn about it, talk about it, and ask questions about it. In this workshop we will discuss private body part names, as well as when and where these scientific names should be used. We will also explore the physical, emotional, and social changes of puberty. Be prepared to laugh. 

With fun, meaningful and hands-on activities, our children can learn to be open and confident with these sensitive topics. This workshop will be entertaining, engaging and informative.

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Puberty: Coming to a Body Near You (Lesson #2: Hygiene)

Part of growing up is learning to keep your body healthy, clean and safe.

The puberty survival kit will be explored as well as different options to manage menstruation.

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