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- The new Timmins Rape Crisis Centre (TRCC) officially opened its doors to the women in our community in May.
- TRCC became a member of the Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) provincial coalition as well as the Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres (CASAC).
- TRCC hosted the first annual Take Back the Night march.
- The agency changed its name to Timmins and Area Women in Crisis (TAWC) to demonstrate the expansion of services the centre provides.
- The agency changed its name to Timmins and Area Women in Crisis (TAWC) to demonstrate the expansion of services the centre provides.
- TAWC hosted the OCRCC’s AGM.
- The Clothing and Appliance Exchange Program officially opened its doors to the women in our community.
- TAWC hosted the first annual International Women’s Day awards ceremony where TAWC began to honour 10 local women for overcoming adversity in their lives.
- The Safety Audit which was produced by TAWC gained international recognition at the first International Seminar on Women’s Safety in Montreal.
- June was pronounced Gay Pride Month in the City of Timmins for the first time, a collaborative movement between TAWC and Timmins Women’s Action Coalition, Mayor Jamie Lim signed the proclamation.
- This year marked the 10th annual Take Back the Night March.
- OCRCC Board Training which was funded by MAG took place in Toronto.
- In December, the province of Ontario launched the Domestic Violence Action Plan for Ontario with the intention of putting new emphasis on prevention and better community supports for abused women and their children.
- TAWC participated in the same-sex marriage Municipal election debate
- TAWC along with other community agencies hosted the First Annual Northeastern Ontario Young Women’s Conference.
- TAWC takes part in the annual gathering of the National Action Committee on the Status of Women
- TAWC participates in the 2nd Annual Northeastern Ontario Young Women’s Conference in Temagami, ON
- June 16th marks the first Elder Abuse Awareness campaign held internationally, TAWC and other agencies in Timmins took part by discussing the issue of elder abuse with residents at the Golden Manor
- Timmins and Area Family Violence Coalition held a two-day conference bringing speakers
- TAWC was accepted by the Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) to be the operators of the Indigenous and non-francophone women’s shelter in Timmins. TAWC had been advocating to the government since 2004 for a women’s shelter in Timmins.
- The three Timmins shelter programs came together to develop a tri-shelter protocol.
- In January, TAWC’s program, H.E.R. Place women’s shelter which was funded by MCSS, officially opened its doors to the women in our community. The program’s name was chosen as a symbolism of the female pronoun and the acronym stands for Heal, Empower and Reflect which was very reflective of what women may experience while they are at the shelter. It was a very short few days after opening our doors that we were already at full capacity. Three short months after the opening of the shelter, it experienced a full basement flooding which put the shelter under renovations for another short period of time.
- TAWC was invited to participate in the 2nd annual Ontario Aboriginal Shelter Director’s meeting which resulted in the development of the Aboriginal Shelters of Ontario (ASOO) provincial coalition of which TAWC became a member.
- TAWC became a member of the Ontario Association of Interval and Transitional Houses (OAITH) provincial coalition.
- In March, the province of Ontario launched the Changing Attitudes, Changing Lives – Ontario’s Sexual Violence Action Plan – an initiative to prevent sexual violence and improve supports for survivors.
- ONWA funded an Aboriginal Sexual Assault Counsellor which was housed at TAWC.
- TAWC received funding from the Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG) to implement a new Family Court Support program.
- Marked the 20th Anniversary of Timmins and Area Women in Crisis
- TAWC adopted a fresh new look with a rebranding of the agency. This included a new logo, a revised website as well as new promotional materials. The new logo resembles a butterfly, which signifies a renewal and rejuvenation, but also, when looking a little deeper, it resembles two faces that are seemingly supporting a woman who appears to be liberated and set free.
- TAWC launched the Draw the Line (DTL) Campaign, which was managed by OCRCC, to coincide with Sexual Assault Awareness Month. DTL is a public education campaign that addresses bystander intervention.
- TAWC began the Sex Trade Engagement Project (STEP) and the Sexual Assault Survivors Support (SASS) group.
- TAWC was the lead organization in the first-ever Timmins Pride Week celebrations which took place in the City of Timmins. Celebrations included a flag raising ceremony, art exhibit, window decorating contest, rally, parade and drag show. TAWC’s support was instrumental in the planning and implementation of this week.
- TAWC wrote and implemented its new trans inclusion policy which included staff and board training. This policy received praise from feminist lawyer, Pam Cross for being one of the most progressive and inclusive policies of its kind. The policy was then shared provincially for other shelters to use in the development of their own policy.
- H.E.R. Place underwent a full program evaluation as part of MCSS program evaluation of the three women’s shelters operating in the Timmins area. The final report was released in Feb 2015.
- Fierté Timmins Pride became an incorporated non-profit organization. TAWC had been their supporting organization throughout the first few years of their transition while becoming an autonomous organization.
- In March, the province of Ontario launched the It’s Never Okay: An Action Plan to Stop Sexual Violence and Harassment (SVHAP) with the intention of helping to build safer homes, communities, workplaces, campuses and schools that are more responsive to sexual violence and harassment by raising public awareness, improving supports for survivors and strengthening laws to protect workplaces and campuses. The award-winning multi-media public education campaign to prevent sexual violence and harassment titled #WhoWillYouHelp launched as part of the plan.
- In September, TAWC’s program, Musk Quat Second Stage Housing, funded by the Cochrane Distrcit Social Services Board (CDSSAB), officially opened its doors to the women in our community. The program’s name was chosen as it is the Ojibway word for ‘bear’s den’. This is representative of a female bear entering a safe place of her choosing and making it a home for herself and her little ones during the difficult winter months. It is a temporary refuge, which is in fact a transitional home.
- In February, the province of Ontario launched Walking Together: Ontario’s Long-Term Strategy to End Violence Against Indigenous Women which the intention of building on the existing work of Indigenous partners, community organizations and government to raise awareness of and prevent violence; provide more effective programs and community services that reflect the priorities of Indigenous leaders and communities; and improve socio-economic conditions that support healing within Indigenous communities.
- TAWC joined the Sexual Assault Centre (SAC) Program Advisory Committee. This committee provides solutions-based input and recommendations to OVSS Management and SAC program development, implementation and service delivery issues.
- In June, the province of Ontario launched Ontario’s Strategy to End Human Trafficking which aimed to increase awareness and coordination efforts, improve survivors’ access to services and enhance justice-sector initiatives.
- In June, TAWC hosted the first annual vigil for victims of the Orlando Pulse massacre to commemorate the victims of the massacre that had taken place only a few days earlier.
- In February, the province of Ontario launched Walking Together: Ontario’s Long-Term Strategy to End Violence Against Indigenous Women which the intention of building on the existing work of Indigenous partners, community organizations and government to raise awareness of and prevent violence; provide more effective programs and community services that reflect the priorities of Indigenous leaders and communities; and improve socio-economic conditions that support healing within Indigenous communities.
- TAWC joined the Sexual Assault Centre (SAC) Program Advisory Committee. This committee provides solutions-based input and recommendations to OVSS Management and SAC program development, implementation and service delivery issues.
- In June, the province of Ontario launched Ontario’s Strategy to End Human Trafficking which aimed to increase awareness and coordination efforts, improve survivors’ access to services and enhance justice-sector initiatives.
- In June, TAWC hosted the first annual vigil for victims of the Orlando Pulse massacre to commemorate the victims of the massacre that had taken place only a few days earlier.
- In March, the province of Ontario launched the new It’s Never Okay: Ontario’s Gender-based Violence Strategy which aimed to help survivors and families get the support they need, when they need it, as well as to help to prevent violence by intervening early and addressing the root causes of violence.
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1992
May 1, 1992
The new Timmins Rape Crisis Centre (TRCC) officially opened its doors to the women in our community in May. TRCC became a member of the Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) provincial coalition as well as the Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres (CASAC).
Read more1993
July 12, 1993
TRCC hosted the first annual Take Back the Night march.
Read more1996
July 12, 1996
The agency changed its name to Timmins and Area Women in Crisis (TAWC) to demonstrate the expansion of services the centre provides.
Read more1998
July 12, 1998
The agency changed its name to Timmins and Area Women in Crisis (TAWC) to demonstrate the expansion of services the centre provides.
Read more1999
July 12, 1999
TAWC hosted the OCRCC’s AGM.
Read more2000
July 12, 2000
The Clothing and Appliance Exchange Program officially opened its doors to the women in our community. TAWC hosted the first annual International Women’s Day awards ceremony where TAWC began to honour 10 local women for overcoming adversity in their lives.
Read more2002
July 12, 2002
The Safety Audit which was produced by TAWC gained international recognition at the first International Seminar on Women’s Safety in Montreal. June was pronounced Gay Pride Month in the City of Timmins for the first time, a collaborative movement between TAWC and Timmins Women’s Action Coalition, Mayor Jamie Lim signed the proclamation.
Read more2003
July 12, 2003
This year marked the 10th annual Take Back the Night March. OCRCC Board Training which was funded by MAG took place in Toronto.
Read more2004
July 12, 2004
In December, the province of Ontario launched the Domestic Violence Action Plan for Ontario with the intention of putting new emphasis on prevention and better community supports for abused women and their children.
Read more2005
July 12, 2005
TAWC participated in the same-sex marriage Municipal election debate TAWC along with other community agencies hosted the First Annual Northeastern Ontario Young Women’s Conference.
Read more2006
July 12, 2006
TAWC takes part in the annual gathering of the National Action Committee on the Status of Women TAWC participates in the 2nd Annual Northeastern Ontario Young Women’s Conference in Temagami, ON June 16th marks the first Elder Abuse Awareness campaign held internationally, TAWC and other agencies in Timmins took part by discussing the issue of elder abuse with residents at the Golden Manor
Read more2007
July 12, 2007
Timmins and Area Family Violence Coalition held a two-day conference bringing speakers
Read more2008
July 12, 2008
TAWC was accepted by the Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) to be the operators of the Indigenous and non-francophone women’s shelter in Timmins. TAWC had been advocating to the government since 2004 for a women’s shelter in Timmins.
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