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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, Sep 15 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 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.

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