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Period Poverty & Advocacy

Presented by The Period Purse

2024-09-24 19:00:00 2024-09-24 20:00:00 America/New_York Period Poverty & Advocacy Periods are political! Learn how you can be an advocate for menstrual equity. This session is geared to adults, ages 18+ Iroquois Ridge Branch - Program Room

Tuesday, September 24
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-24 19:00:00 2024-09-24 20:00:00 America/New_York Period Poverty & Advocacy Periods are political! Learn how you can be an advocate for menstrual equity. This session is geared to adults, ages 18+ Iroquois Ridge Branch - Program Room

Iroquois Ridge Branch

Program Room

Periods are political! Learn how you can be an advocate for menstrual equity. This session is geared to adults, ages 18+

The Period Purse is a non-profit registered charity that strives to achieve menstrual equity and reduce the stigma surrounding periods.

This one hour presentation will encourage active participation. Facilitators are sensitive to the needs and interests of the age group present. 

Following a session, participants may have:

  • Increased comfort with menstruation 
  • Reduced period shame or stigma
  • More knowledgeable and confident about periods

Please review the guidelines and frequently asked questions on our Program FAQ.

  

Iroquois Ridge Branch
oplreference@oakville.ca
Phone: (905) 338-4247
Hours
Mon, Oct 14 Closed
(Thanksgiving Day)
Tue, Oct 15 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 19 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 20 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Located within the Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, Iroquois Ridge Branch is home to a large collection of materials, study spaces, and a Creation Zone. The branch hosts a variety of programs for all ages, with a particular focus on new and emerging technologies, such as virtual reality and Tinker Toys. Parking is free.

Upcoming events

Preschool Dance Party
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Babytime
Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Stay, Play, & Connect
Tue, Oct 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Queer Peers - In Partnership with Pflag Halton
Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Building & Books
Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Cookbook Club - Harvest Preserves
Wed, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Identity Fraud & Prevention - Presented by FirstOntario Credit Union
Thu, Oct 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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STEAM Buddies
Thu, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Trailblazers
Fri, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Exploration Station
Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Crafternoons
Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Look Like Me, Read Like Me - In partnership with Halton Black Voices
Sun, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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American Sign Language course: Beginner Level - In Partnership with Community Oak Park Family Network
Mon, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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American Sign Language course: Beginner Level - In Partnership with Community Oak Park Family Network
Mon, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Preschool Dance Party
Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Babytime
Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Stay, Play, & Connect
Tue, Oct 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Tech Help
Tue, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Tech Help
Tue, Oct 22, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
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Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Building & Books
Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Cricut Cards for a Cause - Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Thu, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Trailblazers
Fri, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Exploration Station
Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Arabic Storytime جلسة لقراءة قصص أطفال باللغة العربية
Sat, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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American Sign Language course: Beginner Level - In Partnership with Community Oak Park Family Network
Mon, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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American Sign Language course: Beginner Level - In Partnership with Community Oak Park Family Network
Mon, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Preschool Dance Party
Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Babytime
Tue, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Stay, Play, & Connect
Tue, Oct 29, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Building & Books
Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Dress-up Storytime & Costume Swap
Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Dress-up Storytime & Costume Swap
Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Literary Creations
Fri, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Exploration Station
Sat, Nov 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Moccasin Identifier Project
Sun, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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American Sign Language course: Beginner Level - In Partnership with Community Oak Park Family Network
Mon, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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American Sign Language course: Beginner Level - In Partnership with Community Oak Park Family Network
Mon, Nov 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Preschool Dance Party
Tue, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Babytime
Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Stay, Play, & Connect
Tue, Nov 05, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Tech Help
Tue, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Tech Help
Tue, Nov 05, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
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Cricut: Custom Wrapping Paper
Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Creation Zone
Family Storytime
Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Building & Books
Wed, Nov 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Family Storytime
Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Family Storytime
Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
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STEAM Buddies
Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Literary Creations
Fri, Nov 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Exploration Station
Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
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American Sign Language course: Beginner Level - In Partnership with Community Oak Park Family Network
Mon, Nov 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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American Sign Language course: Beginner Level - In Partnership with Community Oak Park Family Network
Mon, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Preschool Dance Party
Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Babytime
Tue, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Stay, Play, & Connect
Tue, Nov 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Family Storytime
Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Building & Books
Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
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