International Grandmothers Gathering
2023-10-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-25 08:30 - 17:00, 2023-10-26 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0L5, Canada
The International Grandmothers Gathering will take place in Winnipeg at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, October 24–26, followed by an evening event on October 27 at the museum to celebrate the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s 20th anniversary, featuring the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign quilt.
This is a momentous time to gather, engage, connect, and invest in the future and the strength of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. We will hear from inspiring speakers, including grandmothers and staff from the SLF’s community-led partner organizations, who are at the forefront of grandmothers’ movements in countries across sub-Saharan Africa. Together we will renew our commitment, refresh our knowledge, and rejuvenate our spirit.

Educating for Change: Local, National and Global Responses to HIV
2023-12-04 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton)
In keeping with our mandate to raise awareness, the GANG partnered with the Canadian Association for Nurses in AIDS Care (CANAC) and HIV Edmonton to produce a video and we are excited to be able to share it now with interested members of the public.
Join us for an inspiring event that aims to educate and raise awareness about the local, national, and global responses to HIV. This in-person and live streamed event will take place on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 4 p.m. The event will be held in the Fiegel Conference Centre (11-204, Allard Hall), MacEwan University, 11110 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta.
Following the viewing of the 20 minute video, expert speakers from diverse backgrounds will share their knowledge and experiences, shedding light on the challenges and progress made to reduce the spread of HIV. Light refreshments will be provided.
If you are interested in learning more about HIV, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, gain valuable insights, and connect with others in the local and global community.
Click here to register for free on Eventbrite for the in person or virtual event https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/educating-for-change-local-national-and-global-responses-to-hiv-tickets-756038901707?aff=oddtdtcreator

Grans Annual Scrabble Fundraiser
2024-03-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-07 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Salt Spring Inn, 132 Lower Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, V8K 2S9, Canada
Fun! Prizes! Silent Auction too!

Contemporary African Voices
2024-03-07 10:00 - 2024-03-21 11:30 (America/Vancouver) | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Gothataone Moeng, award-winning writer from Botswana, in Conversation with Jael Richardson, followed by a Q&A. Liz Tuck of East Van Gogos will be our emcee for this event.
Gothataone Moeng is the author of the short story collection “Call and Response”, published in January 2023 by Viking/Penguin Random House. Her book can be found in your local public library or your favourite independent bookstore. Jael Richardson is an Ontario-based author and the founder and Executive Director for the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD).
We believe we come to know a country by reading its authors. Botswana is one of the 14 sub-Saharan countries with community-based partners working with SLF.
No charge for this event. Registration is required on Eventbrite (click here to register). Donation to SLF Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign are very welcome (click here to donate)!

Salt Spring Grand(m)others to Grandmothers Annual Scrabble Fundraiser
2024-03-09 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver)

Book Talk with Author of "Ndima, Ndima" (Zoom event)
2024-04-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
Author Tsitsi Mapepa talks about her book and answers questions from audience. Attached is a full description.

The Aging Gardener: Gardening in the Golden Years
2024-05-16 14:00 - 15:15 (America/Toronto) | Zoom

Farm Orphan Support Trust (FOST) joins the November Campaign call
2024-11-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
This month leaders from Farm Orphan Support Trust (FOST) will join our Campaign call!
An SLF partner since 2008, FOST was created to respond to increasing numbers of children who had lost their parents to AIDS-related illnesses in Zimbabwe. Today this community-led organization continues to provide vital care and support to those who need it most. This includes supporting grandmothers who are courageously and compassionately raising the next generation.
Come and hear from FOST about their work. Email campaign@stephenlewisfoundation.org to RSVP.

TRIVIA WITH VANGOGOS ON ZOOM
2025-02-22 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | Zoom
TRIIVIA WITH VANGOGOS IS BACK!
$15 per person
Proceeds to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign
The event will run approximately 1.5 hours. No prizes, just Bragging Rights.
Last day to sign up: Feb. 19
How to Join
Contact Arline at aoishi@telus.net with the following information:
• Your name and email address (if replying for a team, name and email address for each team member). Participants will be emailed a Zoom link just prior to Feb. 22
• Name of your team, if applicable OR let us know if you want us to assign you to a team
• If more than one person is playing from one computer, the names of both people.
How to Pay
e-transfer to aoishi@telus.net (Arline has set up autodeposit)
Please provide the following information with payment:
• That the payment is for Trivia
• If paying for more than yourself, name the players
• If making an additional donation, the amount of the donation
Event Format
• 3 rounds of 12 questions. Each round formatted as 4 questions, a break out with your team to discuss answers, and then return to the main Zoom room for the answers and the next 4 questions, etc.
• 4 or 5 people per team (form your own or we can assign you to a team)
• Questions will be given verbally and also entered into Chat. NOTE: To view the questions once you are in the breakout room, click the Chat button again. (This feature is not available on all devices.)
• Participants should have pen and paper handy.
• Winners will get a Certificate of Trivia Glory emailed to them.

Salt Spring Grans Annual Scrabble Fundraiser
2025-03-04 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Salt Spring Inn, 132 Lower Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, V8K 2S9, Canada
Three opportunities to play during our March Scrabble Week. This is our 18th! Bring a friend or make new ones. Games, refreshments, prizes, fun!

Salt Spring Grans Annual Scrabble Fundraiser
2025-03-06 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver)
Three opportunities to play during our 17th Annual March Scrabble Week. Bring a friend or make new ones. Games, refreshments, prizes, fun!

Salt Spring Grans Annual Scrabble Fundraiser
2025-03-08 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver)
Three opportunities to play during our 17th Annual Scrabble Fundraiser! Bring a friend or make new ones. Games, refreshments, prizes, fun! Tonight includes a Silent Auction with wonderful treasures!
