Gems for Gems

Our women continue to disappear and die. There have been approximately 4,000 or more Indigenous murdered or missing women and girls in the last 30 years. That works out to about 133 a year, or three a week. BREAK THE SILENCE. It isn’t about one day of awareness.... It’s about 365 days every year of fear, danger and loved ones going missing. BE THE CHANGE. NOW, AND EVERYDAY. ... Full article here https://www.google.ca//canada-indigenous-women-and-girls-m

Gems for Gems believes in unity, equality and in our mission to collectively end the cycle of domestic abuse. To achieve our goal, every single one of us must be willing to stand up and work together. We are so grateful for all the support from the community and look forward to 2021 being the year we can reach new heights together.... Be the Change. Together as equals united.

DOES YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER TAKE PICTURES FOR NASA????? We have been so blessed for so many community members giving their time, their talents and so many other things to our organization. One of our amazing team members is the incredible Christy Turner Photography!!! She has been the Gems for Gems official photographer for the past 4 years and has been there for us always.... Not only has she been selfless with us, but she is an incredibly talented, renowned, international photographer! Please check out this article and her site for more of her work and accomplishments! HUGE congrats on this article Christy Turner!!!! Full article here https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/people/466/christy-turner

This incredible woman is one of our Gems for Gems Scholarship recipients! She has been hard at work thriving in the The Esthetic Institute Training Center and has now launched her business Facebook page! Please go check her out and support her with a FOLLOW! Resilience Beauty + Wellness ... Thank you all for making this life changing education possible!!!!!

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Family and friends, therefore, can have a powerful impact. Victims who receive support from people they are closest to experience less future violence, injury, suicide, depression, and other negative health outcomes.... Full article here https://www.google.ca//family-and-friends-can-be-key-to-he

Our stock is FLYING off the shelves!!!!!! Book check out Daysdream and get your Gems for Gems Swag now!

WE'VE GOT WHEELS!!!! Our Gems for Gems Swag is now on wheels in a pop up shop at Dalyn Sjogren-Daysdream! This wonderful woman is an Ambassador for Gems for Gems and we have given this pop up shop EXCLUSIVE prices!!!!!!!... Please go check it out or shoot us a message if you have any questions! If you'd like to check out our full collection, please check out www.gemsforgemsswag.com

INTERESTING READ Victims of ongoing violence, be it physical, emotional and/or sexual, need to know if they make that call for help that: a) they will be believed; and b) that the violence will stop and they will be safe. However, there are no guarantees that those things will happen. ... Thanks for sharing this Sonshine Centre! Full article here https://www.thesudburystar.com//system-works-against-victi

SELF DEFENCE TRAINING!!! THE NEXT SESSION IS APRIL 15th! Thanks to Journey Women and Safe4Life , this amazing event is available to YOU! ... The skills and strategies discussed will apply to being in your local community and destinations farther from home. The next information session with be on Thursday April 15 @ 6:00MST. JourneyWoman members who register for the session will be asked to offer a donation - and in this case the charity of choice is Gems for Gems!

Please be aware if you see this hand signal she does as it signifies domestic abuse. It has been shared widely over the last year and someone in your circle may one day use it to ask for help! For more resources on what to do next you can go to Canadianwomen.org and click on The Facts for more information

We are so grateful Safe4Life!!!!!! Register at the link below!!!! Thank you!!

TODAY’S THE DAY! CLARE’S LAW IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF ALBERTA!! Know your RIGHTS! Look up Clare’s Law and let’s make sure we use it! All information here... https://www.alberta.ca/clares-law.aspx

PLEASE SHARE! This CTV News clip is perfect for giving a quick snap shot of the ins and outs of CLARE’S LAW! Including, it’s origin and a bit of Clare’s story. ... Full link here https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/mobile/video