Family Violence Prevention Month – Community Events

This list will be updated as more events and activities are confirmed.

• 11th Annual Memorial Walk.
  Monday, November 3rd @ 12:15PM.
  Join us at Medicine Hat City Hall for our annual walk to honour those impacted by Family Violence. We will be putting up purple ribbons around the downtown core 
• Family Violence Prevention Month Declaration with Mayor.
  On November 3rd the Mayor of Medicine Hat will be declaring November as “Family Violence Prevention Month.”
• Medicine Hat Tigers – ATB Chuck-a-Puck Event
  Saturday, November 8th
  Come on out to the game and support MHWSS through ATB Financial’s Chuck-a-puck! We will also have a table set up at the Community Corner.
• MHWSS Christmas Hamper Program Begins
  November 12th to December 20th
  Learn how you can support MHWSS during this holiday season by visiting our Christmas Hamper Program page
• Celebrating International Men’s Day
  November 19th, 11AM-2PM at Medicine Hat College.
  Join us outside the Students’ Association of MHC, as we partner with Sanare Centre. We will have SWAG bags, trivia/conversation cards, and informational displays. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Men & Boys”- encouraging men to celebrate and look out for each other, and promote health and wellness – including mental health.
• Senior Safety Series at The Veiner Centre.
  November 20th, 9:30AM-NOON
  Join us at the Veiner Centre to learn more about elder abuse, family violence, local resources and supports, and how we can all be a part of creating a safer community. Featuring guest speakers from: MHWSS Safe Families Intervention Team and MHPS Cybercrimes Unit. Door prizes & complimentary beverages and snacks. Free for members and non-members to attend. Register by calling 403-529-8307, or register at the Veiner Centre reception desk.
• Downtown Midnight Madness
  November 21st, 5-11pm
  Join us downtown for Medicine Hat’s annual Midnight Madness. More details coming soon!
• Vigil for the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women
  December 6th – 4:30-6:30pm
  Join us on Dec 6th for our annual memorial vigil to honour the lives lost in the École Polytechnique massacre, and victims of gender-based violence in Canada this past year.

Community Displays

• Medicine Hat Public Library FVPM Informational Display (Nov 1st-24th)
• Redcliff Public Library FVPM Informational Display
• Veiner Centre – Elder Abuse Informational Display (Nov 10th-20th)