Category: Community_Advocacy

New Satellite Office Open in Guysborough! 

The AWRCSASA is excited to announce the opening of our new satellite office in Guysborough, located in the Chedabucto Mall at 9996 Highway 16. This office will provide the following services to the community: […]

 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM): Raising Awareness & Supporting Survivors 

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time to educate, raise awareness, and advocate for survivors of sexual violence. This month encourages communities to engage in conversations about prevention, consent, and support services, ensuring that survivors know they are not alone.  At AWRCSASA, we are committed […]

 Our Women’s Support Workers are here to help! 

The Antigonish Women Support Workers provide consistent support to women, adolescent girls (16+), Two-Spirit, trans, and non-binary individuals in Antigonish and Guysborough Counties. They assist with navigating government programs, accessing mental health resources, healing […]

Funding Announcement

We are grateful to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women who have committed additional funding to the Healthy Relationships for Youth program over the next five years. 

A Strike for Women’s Rights

June 24th, 2024 will mark the 2nd anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. A women’s strike will be held in recognition of this decision and the continued fight for human rights and reproductive rights. The AWRCSASA will be participating in this strike in solidarity with our American sisters.

AWRCSAS Annual General Meeting

The Antigonish Women’s Centre & Sexual Assault Services Association is holding its AGM June 25th, 6 pm at the People’s Place Library in Antigonish.  This year our guest speaker is Aimee MacDonald, the Gender and Sexual Diversity Advisor at St. F.X. University.  Everyone is welcome!  Light refreshments will be served.  We hope to see you there!