WHEN
November 12, 2025
11:30 AM Pacific / 2:30 PM Eastern
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Webinar provided with an ASL Interpreter
SUMMARY
Join the Canadian Center for Women’s Empowerment (CCFWE), the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA), and Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO) for a conversation on solutions to end economic and financial abuse.
This webinar will explore economic and financial abuse in intimate partner relationships. Together, we will discuss the experiences of older adults and the systemic barriers victim-survivors encounter, specifically when trying to access safe housing and financial institutions. We will also share practice tools and strategies to better support victim-survivors. The session will close with an interactive Q&A.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify and define economic and financial abuse in intimate partner relationships
- Understand the systemic barriers that victim-survivors face when trying to access support and safe housing, and
- Learn how to support victim-survivors and find resources and help.
This event is part of CCFWE’s Help Us Rise (HUR) Campaign, an annual national awareness initiative held during National Economic Abuse Awareness Month. The campaign raises awareness about the impact of economic abuse on women and Canadian society as a whole. This year’s campaign highlights the urgent need to address the structural barriers that prevent victim-survivors from securing and maintaining safe housing.
SPEAKERS
Lauren Parcher (they/them), Registered Social Worker, Canadian Centre for Women's Empowerment
Lauren is dedicated to fostering emotional safety for survivors of gender-based violence. They hold an MA in Social Justice and Community Engagement as well as a Master of Social Work. With experience in both front-line services and advocacy, Lauren has supported survivors through the shelter and child welfare systems and worked on anti-violence initiatives with organizations such as the Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women and the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre.
When
November 26, 2025
10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern
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Summary
The status quo in services for older women who are victim-survivors of gender-based violence is unacceptable. The Wildflower Way, a new resource from CNPEA developed with the support of WAGE Canada, aims to support professionals in human services with tools to integrate services for older women who have experienced gender-based violence (GBV) into broader equity efforts through relational, trauma -and violence- informed policy and practice.
The Wildflower Way is both a narrative strategy and a practical guide for nurturing growth, offering a path toward sustainability, healing, and genuine systemic change in human services. This webinar will introduce the guide and tools and how you can adopt them to help transform your practice.
Presenters
Margaret MacPherson, Wildflower Project Manager
Margaret is a Research Associate with the Centre for Research and Education on Violence against Women and Children (CREVAWC) at Western University in London Ontario. Margaret designs and develops curriculum and related materials on a number of initiatives including the Make It Our Business, workplace domestic violence program and It’s Not Right! Neighbours, Friends and Families for Older Adults.
WHEN
November 10, 2025
10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern
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ASL interpretation provided
ABOUT
Join us on November 10 for a webinar introducing two new educational resources developed by the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) — with older persons actively guiding and informing every step of the process.
The Ageism Awareness Module, available in both English and French, offers people across Canada and beyond a foundational introduction to what ageism is, why it matters, how it affects us all, and how to address it.
The Ageism Toolkit is a complementary resource that brings together a diverse set of tools and activities to deepen understanding of ageism, explore its impacts, and promote concrete actions to challenge it across multiple sectors of society.
This interactive webinar will walk participants through both resources and demonstrate how they can be used in various settings to raise awareness, spark dialogue, and inspire lasting change.
Hosted by Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario and the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, in partnership with the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA)
Speakers
Dr. Kiran Rabheru, Chair of the Board, International Longevity Centre Canada (ILCC) Chair, Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA)
Dr. Kiran Rabheru is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Ottawa and Geriatric Psychiatrist at The Ottawa Hospital. He obtained his MD from the University of Western Ontario. He is a Certificant and a Fellow of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP, FCFP) and a board certified geriatric psychiatrist in Canada and the United States (FRCP, DABPN). Dr. Rabheru is designated as a Founder of the subspecialty of Geriatric Psychiatry by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He is recipient of the Outstanding Achievements in Geriatric Psychiatry in Canada award by the Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry (CAGP). Dr. Rabheru is passionate and committed to serving older persons and creating a world in which they can live free from discrimination and able to fully enjoy their rights.
Currently, he is the Chair of the Board of the International Longevity Centre, Canada (www.ilccanada.org). He is a Board member as well as Chair of the Advocacy and Public Awareness Committee of the International Psychogeriatric Association (www.ipa-online.org ). Dr. Rabheru is Chair of the Section of Positive Psychiatry of the World Psychiatric Association (https://www.wpanet.org/) and a member of the National Leadership Team for the Fountain of Health (www.fountainofhealth.ca), which promotes healthy aging, brain resilience and vitality.
In the past, he has served as CAGP’s President and Board member (www.cagp.ca), Chair of the Steering Group for the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People – GAROP (https://rightsofolderpeople.org), and Co-Leader of the Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (https://ccsmh.ca/).
Laura Kadowaki, Specialist, Research and Knowledge Mobilization for the Healthy Aging Department at United Way BC
Dr. Laura Kadowaki is a Specialist, Research and Knowledge Mobilization for the Healthy Aging Department at United Way BC. Through her work with the Raising the Profile Project and United Way BC, she has been collaborating with the community-based seniors’ services sector in BC since 2016 to raise the profile of and build the capacity of this sector. Laura has a PhD in Gerontology from Simon Fraser University. Her areas of research interest include community-based seniors’ services, ageism, seniors’ housing, and home and community care. Laura is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Gerontology at Simon Fraser University. She is also an Executive Committee Member for the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism.
Olive Bryanton, Advocate for Older Persons, Lifelong Learner
Dr. Olive Bryanton is an advocate for older persons, a lifelong learner, and an action orientated agent of change. She is an Ambassador for the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism. As an agent of change, Olive was instrumental in the establishment of the University of Prince Edward Island’s Mature and Part-time University Students Association (MAPUS) (1982); the Seniors Active Living Centre Seniors (1993); the Seniors College of Prince Edward Island (1997); and the PEI Seniors’ Safety Program in (1999).
As an OPSIMATH or lifelong learner Olive obtained her bachelor’s degree in Sociology 1984, master’s in education in 2009 and doctorate in philosophy in education in 2019 all from the University of Prince Edward Island. Her 2019 PhD dissertation, titled, Pioneers in Aging: Voices of women 85 years and older aging in place in rural communities, and 2009 Masters thesis titled, Driving cessation: Older women’s experiences shows her passion for defending the best interests of older people. During the last year and a half of her PhD journey, Olive was the subject of a CBC Documentary called “Never Too Old”. Dr. Bryanton received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Prince Edward Island.
Barbara McMillan
Barbara’s 45+ years’ experience in community, organization, and network development has been gleaned from working and volunteering with a wide range of community and civil sector organizations locally, nationally, and globally, including United Way British Columbia, Vancouver Foundation, Community Foundations of Canada, and Health Canada’s Health Promotion Directorate. With a focus on supporting organizations in partnership and network strategies, fund development, governance and planning, and granting and strategic community investment, Barbara offers practical knowledge and tools to assist organizations to increase their capacity, effectiveness, and sustainability. She holds a BA in Communications from Simon Fraser University and a Master of Management Degree (National Voluntary Sector Leaders) from McGill University. As Executive Director of Men’s Sheds Canada and Vice-Chair of the Board of the International Longevity Centre, Canada, Barbara continues to work on strategies to address ageism, building on initiatives she led at United Way B.C., including development of the ReThinking Aging Toolkit.
MediaSmarts, Get Cyber Safe, the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, in line with Cyber Security Awareness Month and Media Literacy Week 2025, invite Canadians of all ages to three free virtual workshops to help you learn how to be safer online.
Join one or all of our workshops and invite your friends, loved ones and colleagues to join us, too. You do not have to take one workshop to take the others. For more information about these workshops, please contact .
Please note that these workshops are designed for Canadian individuals to help raise their cyber security awareness and to help them feel more empowered online. These workshops are not meant as formal or certified training sessions for organizations nor for insurance purposes.
Webinar 1: Discover Online Safety Workshop
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Designed for individuals with beginner technical knowledge, this workshop will help equip you with the information and tools to:
- create strong passwords and passphrases
- download apps safely
- help you avoid online scams
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 10 AM Pacific / 1 p.m. EDT
Location: Presented on Zoom
Register for the Discover Online Safety Workshop.
Webinar 2: Navigating Online Privacy and Security Workshop –
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Designed for individuals with beginner to intermediate technical knowledge, this workshop looks at how to keep your devices and your personal life secure online. Topics will include how to:
- secure your accounts and devices
- keep your devices safe from malware
- prevent and deal with cyberstalking
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: 10 AM Pacific / 1 p.m. EDT
Location: Presented on Zoom
Register for the Navigating Online Privacy and Security Workshop.
Webinar 3: Navigating Online Information Workshop –
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The internet is full of information—but how do you know what to trust? This hands-on workshop teaches you how to find reliable online information, check sources and avoid misinformation. Learn practical strategies for using search engines, Wikipedia, social media and sharing sites like YouTube more effectively and safely. Participants will leave with tools to make smarter choices about what they read, watch, and share online.
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 10 AM Pacific / 1 p.m. EDT
Location: Presented on Zoom
Register for the Navigating Online Information workshop.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS:
- MediaSmarts is Canada’s bilingual centre for digital media literacy. A registered charity, MediaSmarts has been conducting research, developing resources, and advancing digital media literacy since 1996. Their vision is that everyone is empowered to engage with all forms of media confidently and critically.
- Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO) is the provincial organization recognized for its leadership in elder abuse prevention in the province, providing education, training, resource development and information about the increasingly complex issues of elder abuse. EAPO envisions an Ontario where ALL seniors are free from ageism and abuse, where human rights are advanced, protected, and respected.Find out more at Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario. Sign up to receive EAPO’s newsletter.
- CNPEA builds awareness, support, and capacity for a coordinated pan-Canadian approach to the prevention of elder abuse and neglect. We promote the rights of older adults through knowledge mobilization, collaboration, policy reform and education. Discover our national engagement strategy at Future Us. Sign up to receive CNPEA's newsletter.
WHEN
Thursday, October 9, 2025
At 11 AM Pacific / 2 PM Eastern Time
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ABOUT
Webinar hosted by Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario and the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse in recognition of Ageism Awareness Day.
Today thousands of skilled and experienced older people who want or need to keep working are being quietly pushed aside. When older adults are excluded from meaningful work, it not only impacts their income and independence, but it can also reinforce ageist stereotypes that contribute to social isolation, a known risk factor for abuse. While elder abuse is often discussed in the context of home or care settings, workplaces also play a vital role in shaping attitudes toward aging.
W.I.S.E. (Wisdom, Inclusivity, Synergy, and Equity), developed by On Your Own Time, fosters age-inclusive workplaces through a certification program designed to help employers tap into the expertise of older workers. In this webinar, you will learn how W.I.S.E. guides employers through a practical, supportive audit of their hiring language, benefits, training opportunities, and workplace culture, and how inclusive hiring tools can help create environments where experience is valued as an asset, not a liability. Whether you’re an employer, policymaker, or experienced worker, your role matters.
By championing age inclusion today, we’re not only filling critical gaps in the labor market, but we’re also building workplaces that are wiser, stronger, and more resilient for the future.
ASL Interpretation will be available.
PRESENTER
Carolynne Mahood
Carolynne Mahood is the founder of On Your Own Time. She is a fully accredited and trained Human Resource professional, with more than 45 years of experience gained in private and public sectors, large corporations, and small privately owned businesses.
The idea for On Your Own Time originated when Carolynne left formal employment (she never actually retired!) and initially looked forward to gardening, volunteering, and travelling more. After a few weeks, though, she realized she missed working! While she didn’t want to go back to the 9-5 routine, in an office, she realized that giving up formal work didn’t mean giving up; she knew she had valuable skills that could be used to complete short term, periodic and/or project activities, while balancing her other important retirement activities. Her search for the ideal opportunity became elusive; through different on-line platforms she saw that there was a big demand for skilled workers, who were required to make a long-term formal commitment to their employers. Through her years of work in Human Resources Carolynne fully understood how much it costs to employ someone, which, in addition to pay, may include benefits, training, annual salary increases, pension plan and more. She talked to employers who welcomed the ability to hire experienced, qualified individuals and save money!
She also knew from her experience how difficult it is for employers to attract and hold onto qualified employees. After meeting and speaking with other like-minded individuals, who wanted to keep busy and challenged, feel useful and valuable, have a purpose, and make extra money, while enjoying the freedom of retirement, the joy of parenthood, and the flexibility of non-traditional work, Carolynne realized there was an untapped source of applicants.
The result is a service that offers introductions between workers or volunteers who can choose when and how they share their skills and knowledge, and employers, who are willing to offer flexible hours but benefit from expertise and save money.
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