GIRLS Power Camp

05/27/2026

We spent time at Onondaga Farms this past weekend training our facilitors on the G.I.R.L.S. Power Camp program and they are so excited for next weekend! The count down is on to G.P.C. 2026. Adventure awaits!!

#2026

05/20/2026

In Canada, May is recognized as Sexual Violence Prevention Month—a time to reinforce a simple truth: we all have a role to play when it comes to preventing sexual violence.

Take action today and...

- Educate and share knowledge.

- Learn about local resources.

- Understand and reinforce using consent and respecting boundaries.

- Believe and support survivors in their journey and respect their needs.

Sexual assault remains the only violent crime in Canada that is not declining, even though it is widely underreported. Less than 6% of sexual assaults are reported to police (Stats. Can, 2019). Many choose not to come forward due to a lack of trust in the legal system—often shaped by systemic barriers and the painful reality of the possibility of not being believed. Recent cases and media coverage make it clear that awareness alone is not enough. It’s time to move from conversation to meaningful action—action that prioritizes prevention, supports survivors, and works to rebuild trust in our systems.

At HNWS we are here to support you, believe you, advocate, and stand by you. We are here to hear, listen, and assist you on your journey, with you taking the lead.



Reach Out:

HNWS 24-hour support line: 1-800-265-8076.

hnws.on.ca

Find an Ontario Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre: www.sadvtreatmentcentres.ca

HNWS provides sexual assault therapy, immediate support following sexual assault, and awareness education throughout H&N.

To learn more about our programs, visit hnws.on.ca

05/15/2026

A big shoutout to VandenBussche Irrigation for recognizing and supporting local organizations as part of their “Back to Our Community Campaign”.

Show some 💜 to Haldimand & Norfolk Women’s Services through your comments on their post below- for every comment $100 will be donated in your name to the charity you select!

Shelters like HNWS are often underfunded, and community support truly makes all the difference in helping us continue our work.

Thank you for your support!

05/12/2026

Michelle from GPC had a wonderful afternoon with the ladies from the Cayuga Women's Institute sharing lunch and discussing HNWS services including G.I.R.L.S. Power Camp. We thank them very much for their gracious donation towards GPC to continue to do the work we do! ❤️

05/05/2026

May 5th marks the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+), also known as Red Dress Day, across Turtle Island (Canada). It’s a time to pause, reflect, and recommit to listening to Indigenous voices and supporting the actions and changes they tell us are needed.
In 2010, Métis artist Jaime Black created the REDress Project, using empty red dresses displayed in public spaces to represent the Indigenous women and girls who are missing or have been murdered. The dresses are a powerful symbol of absence, loss, and remembrance.
The Assembly of First Nations state Indigenous women account for 16% of female homicide victims and 11% of missing women in Canada, despite Indigenous peoples making up only 4.3% of the population.
Today—and every day—we can help by listening to those in our communities, standing alongside them, and showing our support through awareness and action.

Learn more for awareness and how you can take action:
www.torontomu.ca/indigenous/events/red-dress-day/
www.afn.ca/rights-justice/murdered-missing-indigenous-women-girls/
www.onwa.ca/learning-resources-mmiwg

Indigenous Centred Support:
Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services: 24-Hour Crisis Line 519-445-4324
Talk4Healing: Phone 1-855-554-HEAL (4325) or Online Chat talk4healing.com

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05/05/2026

Thank you to Soroptimist club of Haldimand and Norfolk for your generous donation to G.I.R.L.S Power Camp. It is donations like these that help us continue to run camp each and every year, while removing financial barriers for those who need it, so thank you!

05/05/2026

Thank you to Soroptimist club of Dunville for your generous donation to G.I.R.L.S Power Camp. It is donations like these that help us continue to run camp each and every year, while removing financial barriers for those who need it, so thank you!

05/01/2026

Jen and Michelle of GPC checked out the new location today and are beyond excited to host our 27th year of G.I.R.L.S Power Camp at Onondaga Farms! You do not want to miss this years camp!! Registration closes May 11th so hurry!!

Registration at:
bit.ly/GPCSignUp2026

04/30/2026

04/29/2026

Spots till open! Register before they're gone!

Bit.ly/GPCSignUp2026

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