We encourage you to participate in the 2023 "Walk in Silence" in your community. See below for the location nearest to you.
2023 Week Long Events (May 15th to the 21st) are listed below
PRINCE COUNTY
May 15 – Town of Tignish Community Walk
Community Walk at the Tignish Shore Boardwalk at 6 pm with the theme of Healing Communities.
Bar-B-Q hot dogs will be provided.
Contact 902-882-2600 for more details
May 16 – Let’s Talk Horses is hosting a unique event along with Family Violence Prevention Services, East Prince Office. This innovative program is taking place again this year, Grand River Ranch, social workers, youth workers bring together young people from the surrounding communities to experience the benefits of equine therapy. Along with inviting students and teachers, the organizers of this facilitated experiential equine event extend an invitation to parents, elders and municipal leaders of Tyne Valley, Evangeline, and Lennox Island. This is the true circle of Healing and Healing Communities.
Contact 902-856-0938 for more information.
May 16 – Town of O’Leary Walk in Silence at 1:30 pm
Hosted by the Town in partnership with Family Violence Prevention Services, West Prince Office
May 17 – Summerside Library Kindness Reading, Location ~ Rainbow Daycare at 1:30pm
Hosted by Family Violence Prevention Services, East Prince Office
Contact 902-888-3310 for details
May 17 – Prince County Public Heath Lunch and Learn at 3 p.m.
Hosted by Family Violence Prevention Services, East Prince Office.
May 17 – Prince County Hospital staff Coffee Break at 10 a.m.
May 17 – Lennox Island - Chief Mary Bernard Memorial Shelter is hosting a Walk in Silence at 12.00 p.m.
May 17 – Town of Alberton at 1:00 pm
The Town in partnership with Family Violence Prevention Services, West Prince will be hosting a Be Kind themed event at the Alberton Library for ages 3-12 with their parents and care givers.
Call 902-853-2729 for details
May 17 – Tyne Valley Library is hosting a Be Kind event at 1:15 for ages 3-12 with their parents and caregivers.
Snacks provided with resources available.
Call 902-831-2929 for more details.
May 18 – Summerside Walk in Silence
Hosted by Family Violence Prevention Services, East Prince Office
Call 902-888-3310 for more details.
May 18 - Town of Kensington Walk in Silence, Townhall at 12.30.
Kensington Police partners with the local Credit Union, where family violence material is on display, police led family violence walk, completed with a luncheon with refreshments proceeding the walk. Kensington Police invite all Family Violence staff and community members to attend our annual walk. This year, there will be an art component along the route.
Three Oaks Family of Schools Kindness Project – all week long
In partnership with Family Violence Prevention Services, East Prince Office
QUEENS COUNTY
All week long in Queens County - PEI Rape & Sexual Assault Centre (PEIRSAC) partner with the PEI Transgender Network (PEITN) to run both a digital and print mini-campaign focused on healing communities impacted by family violence within the trans community. Messaging is intended to reach the parents of trans, nonbinary, and queer youth. Material will be distributed through Island libraries and on social media.
May 14 and 15 - West River United Church
• Wear Purple promotion for morning worship and distribution of purple ribbons on Sunday, May 14;
• Children’s story time with book from PAC recommended reading list;
• Collection of donations to Anderson House
• Creation and distribution of purple fresh flower bouquets and cards to community locations on Monday, May 15
May 15 - Provincial Employee Coffee Break at 10 am.
We are happy to return to the court yard of the Provincial buildings again this year. In case of inclement weather, the coffee break will be held in the cafeteria in Sullivan Building
May 15 – Charlottetown – Public Library.
Family Violence Prevention Services will host a session on healing from trauma of family violence. It will be held from 6-7:30 with draws for door prizes.
May 16 – Charlottetown – Public Library and Learning Centre.
Supporting Muslim Women - BIPOC USHR is excited to be able to host Farheen Khan, Imama, community activist and advocate, author and seasoned non-profit professional with more than 20 years of experience in the anti-violence and anti-poverty sectors to facilitate a workshop for service providers on PEI serving Muslim women. 10-5pm.
May 17 –The Charlottetown "Walk in Silence" will take place May 17th beginning and ending in Rochford Square at noon.
May 18 – Charlottetown Library - Public Library and Learning Centre at 10.30 am. "Peace, Love and Kindness Story Time."
May 19 – Milton Community Hall at 10 am. There will be “Blanket Tying for Anderson House”
The Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park.
Call 902-368-3090 for details.
- Family Violence Prevention Services will host a post- FVPW meet and greet at their new men’s outreach office. For more information, contact john@fvps.ca
KINGS COUNTY
May 17 –The Montague "Walk in Silence" will take place May 17th at 11.30, starting and ending at Families First (140 Sackville Street) with refreshments to follow. Montague High School are joining the Family Violence Prevention Eastern Outreach Services. Hosting is shared with SAVE and FVPS East Outreach.
May 19 –The Copper Bottom is partnering with Family Violence Prevention Services in hosting a Trivia night at 7 pm. Address is 567 Main Street, Montague, PE C0A 1R0.
- Families First Resource Centre will receive a donation of books from the 2023 Family Violence Prevention Week booklist.