This Year’s Theme
- Wear purple on Nov 26 to show solidarity with survivors and those impacted by violence.
- Follow & share our posts with #16DaysofActivism to amplify awareness.
- Attend events & vigils in our community, including December 6’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
- Engage in small but powerful actions: Listen and believe survivors, educate yourself on gender-based violence, speak out against it, and offer support where it’s needed.
- Every voice matters in this movement. Help us promote change all year long by embracing these powerful actions: Listen, Believe, Educate, Speak Out, Intervene, and Act. And remember our See It, Name It, Change It campaign: when you witness violence, name it, call it out, and be part of the change.
Our Events
Wear Purple Day!
Date: November 26, 2025
Time: All Day
Let’s make every shade of purple represent a stand against violence! Wear purple as a symbol of solidarity with survivors of violence. Take a photo and make sure to tag us on social media! 💜
Shop with a Purpose
Date: November 27, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
Location: As Good As New Store, 33 Bridge Street, Carleton Place
Join us at our As Good As New Thrift Store to Shop with a Purpose!
Every purchase helps support vital programs and services that serve our community. Let’s make a difference together!
Cheers for Change
Date: November 28, 2025
Location: Foundry Collective & Coffee Bar — Carleton Place
The Sterling — Almonte
Mex&Co — Perth
Bridge Masters Brewing Co. — Perth
Visit these fantastic local establishments for a special drink on November 28th to support the work of Lanark County Interval House.
Empowerment
Through Art
Date: November 29, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Conscious Canvas Collective
1881 Rogers Rd. Perth, ON
Explore your creativity and reclaim your power in this art workshop with Conscious Canvas Collective. Proceeds support LCIHCS.
16 Days of Activism Presentation by Erin Lee
Date: November 30, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Trinity United Church, Smiths Falls
Girl Power Trivia @ Jazzy's Brewhaus
Date: December 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Jazzy’s Brewhaus, 9 Gore St E, Perth
Gather your team and get ready to put your knowledge to the test — it’s Girl Power Trivia Night at Jazzy’s Brewhaus! Teams of four, with a prize for the top team. Proceeds from the event will be donated to LCIH, helping support survivors of gender-based violence in our community.
See It. Name it. Change it! Ending Violence in Our Communities Together
Date: December 4, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Carleton Place Public Library
Join Lanark County Interval House for an engaging discussion about how we can all play a role in addressing violence in our communities.
Love Bites: Unpacking Toxic Romance in Twilight Interactive Film Screening
Date: December 5, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, Almonte
Love Bites isn’t your average movie night — we’re turning the Twilight saga upside down with interactive games, a costume contest, and a chance to spot the toxic sparks in Bella and Edward’s “undying” romance.
🍿 Snack included with admission, plus fun activities like red-flag waving, costume contest, and more surprises.
Candlelight Vigil: National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women
Date: December 6, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Perth Women’s Monument (Next to Crystal Palace)
Join us for the annual candlelight vigil as we remember and honour those taken in the December 6, 1989 Ecole Polytechnique Massacre and all the women in Lanark County who have been taken too soon by violence. This is a call to action to end violence against women everywhere.
Skin Deep: Domestic Violence Awareness Training for Estheticians
Date: December 9, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Carleton Place Public Library
An interactive training for estheticians focused on identifying warning signs of abuse and having the tools to support your clients.
Visit the Eventbrite below to learn more and register today!
What is the 16 Days of Activism Campaign?
The “16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence” is a global campaign that runs annually from November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to December 10th, International Human Rights Day. This initiative aims to raise awareness about gender-based violence and promote action to eliminate it.
Throughout these 16 days, individuals and organizations around the world come together to advocate for the prevention and elimination of violence, particularly violence directed at women and girls. The campaign emphasizes the importance of education, awareness, and collective efforts to address the root causes of gender-based violence, challenge societal norms, and promote gender equality.
In simpler terms, it’s like a worldwide movement where people join forces for 16 days to speak up against violence, especially the kind that affects women and girls. The goal is to make everyone aware of the issue, work together to stop it, and ensure that everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
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