JAYFEST 2026
TO ALL SASKATCHEWAN REGION SURVIVORS:
Please join us at JAYFEST 2026 on June 14, 2026! A celebration of Indigenous music and Indigenous Peoples month!
Saskatchewan region Survivors are invited to attend JAYFEST and 50 tickets are available.
JAYFEST has been produced by a member of the Survivors Circle for Reproductive Justice.
JAYFEST will be held at Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival, 948 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon SK S7K 3H6, on June 14, 2026.
To reserve a ticket please contact Support Worker Malika Popp at mpopp@reproductivejusticesurvivors.ca or call 877.386.0750.
Strawberry Seal Skin Pin Workshop
Members can register today for our monthly webinar on May 28th at 1PM EST featuring Resilient Inuk’s Strawberry Sealskin pins.
With the spring season here, join us for this workshop to build your own Strawberry pin honouring the spring planting season and the Odemin (the heart berry). Strawberries are one of the Women’s medicines and vital to women’s reproductive health. Working with sealskin is an Inuit art form, and Resilient Inuk Vanessa Brousseau will share teachings and skills with workshop participants.
Registration is due by May 15th, please complete the registration form to ensure your workshop kit is mailed to you in time for the workshop.
Participation is limited to 50 participants only. Please send your completed registration forms to events@reproductivejusticesurvivors.ca
Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui à notre webinaire mensuel du 28 mai à 13 h HNE, consacré aux épingle à peau de phoque aux fraises de Resilient Inuk.
Le printemps étant arrivé, participez à cet atelier pour créer votre propre épingle à peau de phoque aux fraises, en hommage à la saison des plantations et à l'odemin (la baie du cœur). La fraise est un médecine sacré pour les femmes et est essentielle du santé reproductive. Le travail de la peau de phoque est un art inuit, et Vanessa Brousseau de Resilient Inuk partagera son savoir-faire et ses techniques avec les participants.
Les inscriptions doivent être effectuées avant le 15 mai. Veuillez remplir le formulaire d'inscription afin que votre trousse vous soit envoyée à temps pour l'atelier. Le nombre de places est limité à 50 participants. Veuillez envoyer vos formulaires d'inscription remplis à events@reproductivejusticesurvivors.ca
Merci, Marsi, Nakurmik, Limlimpt, Kukstemclap, Miigwech, Nyawenkowa, Welalioq, Nitsíniiyi’taki
Permanent Peoples' Tribunal
The Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal is in Montreal this week, examining Missing Indigenous Children and Unmarked Graves from Canada’s residential schools. Livestream May 25–29 from 9:00 am EST – 4:30 pm EST at our-truths.com and https://shorturl.at/gPfha.
Please tune in to support Survivors of forced and coerced sterilization as they testify on May 27, 2026 from 1:00 pm EST – 4:30 pm EST. The panel will include forced and coerced sterilization Survivors Jackie, Kahsenniyo and Survivors Circle for Reproductive Justice board member Brenda Reynolds. If you need wellness support because this content explores sensitive and traumatic history, please reach out to these 24/7 specialized crisis lines. You do not have to carry this alone.
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310
Survivors Support Line: 1-877-386-0750
Assisted Reproductive Technology - Group Session
Group Session
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
This group session offers survivors of sterilization who are interested in Assisted Reproductive Technology a space to gather with other survivors, mental health supports and medical experts. Considering if ART after forced or coerced sterilization is right path for you can feel overwhelming but is a process that you don’t have to go through alone. If you are curious about ART, understanding what options are available, prices, what to expect, support with your ART healing funding application or where to start then these group sessions are for you.
Sessions will be three hours long and you are not required to attend all three sessions.
Saturday March 28, 2026
12pm PST, 1pm MST, 2pm CST, 3pm EST, 4pm ADT, 4:30pm NDT
Registration Required: events@reproductivejusticesurvivors.ca
Partners of survivors are also welcome to attend. If you would like to speak directly to our ART support person for one-on-one sessions contact: katiebear73@msn.com
Assisted Reproductive Technology - Group Session
Group Session
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
This group session offers survivors of sterilization who are interested in Assisted Reproductive Technology a space to gather with other survivors, mental health supports and medical experts. Considering if ART after forced or coerced sterilization is right path for you can feel overwhelming but is a process that you don’t have to go through alone. If you are curious about ART, understanding what options are available, prices, what to expect, support with your ART healing funding application or where to start then these group sessions are for you.
Sessions will be three hours long and you are not required to attend all three sessions.
Saturday February 28, 2026
12pm PST, 1pm MST, 2pm CST, 3pm EST, 4pm ADT, 4:30pm NDT
Registration Required: events@reproductivejusticesurvivors.ca
Partners of survivors are also welcome to attend. If you would like to speak directly to our ART support person for one-on-one sessions contact: katiebear73@msn.com
maskihkiy wellness space
maskihkiy wellness space
on the National Day of Action to Support Bill S-228
Tuesday February 24, 2026
In-Person Only » 6:00pm-8:00pm CST
A supportive space for survivors of forced and coerced sterilization to check in, visit, debrief, and receive land-based and spiritual support.
Faciliated by maskihkiy wellness
Traditional Knowledge Keeper: Mona Gordon, Lac Seul First Nation
Location: Onaman Ziibi, 2195 ON-664, Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Snacks and Refreshments will be available.
For more information: stephanie@maskihkiy.com
National Day of Action to Support Bill S-228: Saskatoon March
Join our march to support Bill S-228
Date: February 24 2026
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm CST
Start location: 24th St E & Spadina Cresent (Meet at the Ukrainian Museum on Spadina)
End location: 24th St E & Spadina Cresent
Food will be provided by: Rez’tafari
Mental Health supports will be available
Live Streamed by: Nova Lee Fox
For more information contact email: mpopp@reproductivejusticesurvivors.ca | Phone: 306-518-4915 ext 105
Jingle Dress Ceremony on Parliament Hill
Support Bill S-228: National Day of Action
Jingle Dress Ceremony on Parliament Hill
Tuesday February 24, 2026
Centennial Flame, Parliament Hill » 111 Wellington Street » 12:00pm EST
Join the movement to end forced and coerced sterilization in Ottawa on February 24 2026, Support Bill S-228 National Day of Action.
For more information: events@reproductivejusticesurvivors.ca
Drop-in Wellness Space: National Day of Action to Support Bill S-228
Drop-in wellness space
on the National Day of Action to Support Bill S-228
A drop-in virtual space for Survivors of forced and coerced sterilization to check-in, connect, debrief, visit, and receive land-based and/or spiritual support during the National Day of Action to Support Bill S-228.
Tuesday February 24, 2026
12:00pm-4:00pm MST; 11:00am-3:00pm PST; 1:00-5:00pm CST, 2:00-6:00pm EST
Faciliated by maskihkiy wellness
Elders: Alannah Young and Richard Wright
Registration is required for this event: https://l.bttr.to/uh5HE
Registration open: Wednesday February 18, 2026
If you require assistance to register for this event, please contact: info@maskihkiy.com
National Day of Action - Events
National Day of Action - Events
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12:00pm EST » Centennial Flame, Parliament Hill » 111 Wellington Street
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6:00pm EST » Spirit Garden, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W. Nathan Philip's Square
Contact: Karen Harrison, 416-604-5711
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6:00pm - 8:00pm CST » Onaman Ziibi, 2195 ON-664
Contact: Stephanie Tipple, stephanie@maskihkiy.com
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1:00pm CST » Brandon City Hall, 410- 9th Street
Contact: Madison Fortin, m.fortin@brandon.ca | 204-729-2202
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1:00pm CST » 94 McGregor St., Native Clan Organization (enter at the back of the building).
*Suggested arrival time: bet. 12pm-12:30pm. Bring your own towel, water bottle, and ribbon skirt. Snacks will be provided after the ceremony. Transportation will not be covered.
Contact: Chantel Henderson, chantelhenderson214@gmail.com
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1:00pm - 3:00pm CST » 24th St E & Spadina Cresent (Meet at the Ukrainian Museum on Spadina)
Contact: Malika Popp, mpopp@reproductivejusticesurvivors.ca | Phone: 306-518-4915 ext 105
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1:00pm - 4:00pm CST » #5 - 355 Coteau Street West | Come & Go Tea & Bannock for community members with Elder Prayer & Blessing
Contact: Desire Saulteaux, 306 596 2460
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1:00pm -4:00pm PST » Central Park, 3883 Imperial Street
Contact: Rose Tashoots, talhtanrose@gmail.com
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6:00pm - 8:30pm PST » IR#9 House number 17
Contact: Marie Tashoots, 778 -763- 9657
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2:00pm PST » Whiterock Beach Comfort Station and Pier, 15322 White Rock Promenade
Contact: Glenda Stevens, wawateonawemaiigan@gmail.com
Virtual Wellness Gathering
The Survivors Circle for Reproductive Justice would like to invite you to a Virtual Wellness Gathering (via Zoom). This event is a confidential space for Survivors to share experiences related to forced & coerced sterilization, including the medicines and wisdoms that emerge through collective justice and healing.
Saturday, February 21, 2026
11:00am PST, 12:00pm MST, 1:00pm CST, 2:00pm EST, 3:00pm ADT, 3:30pm NDT
Facilitated by maskihkiy wellness
Elder: Alannah Young
Registration is required for this event: https://l.bttr.to/Gb5hq
Registration closes: February 20, 2026 at 10:00am MST
If you require assistance to register for this event, please contact: info@maskihkiy.com
National Day of Action to Support Bill S-228: Phone Blitz
We need your help. The Survivors Circle for Reproductive Justice is asking you to commit 35 min to join a phone blitz to call MP's and voice your support for the passing of Bill S-228. This is a federal bill to criminalize forced and coerced sterilization within Canada. The passing of this bill will bring justice to survivors and protect future generations.
Getting involved is really easy. All you need is to register, join the zoom on your selected date and help us make calls! You can also bring your friends, colleagues and network! We will provide you with a call list and even provide you with a script.
February 17, 2026
1pm PST, 2pm MST, 3pm CST, 4pm EST, 5pm ADT, 5:30pm NDT
February 18, 2026
3pm PST, 4pm MST, 5pm CST, 6pm EST, 7pm ADT, 730pm NDT
February 19, 2026 (for French speakers only)
1pm PST, 2pm MST, 3pm CST, 4pm EST, 5pm ADT, 5:30pm NDT
Registration Required: events@reproductivejusticesurvivors.ca
National Gathering
A National Healing Gathering for Survivors of forced and coerced sterilization will be held in Ottawa.
Event Five
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Event Four
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Event Three
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Event Two
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Event One
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.