BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//FearIsNotLove - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fearisnotlove.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for FearIsNotLove REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTSTAMP:20260407T220108 CREATED:20250401T182708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T210349Z UID:8226-1773360000-1788220799@fearisnotlove.ca SUMMARY:Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink DESCRIPTION:Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink is a non-profit program under the Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Foundation. This program is designed to help raise new funds for local charities\, engage the community in the tournament\, and provide matching funds for each charity involved. \n\nYou can donate online or by cheque until August 31\nDonations can be made to the Shaw Charity Classic Foundation matching pool or directly to a participating charity\nDonations directed to a participating charity are matched up to 50% using the Foundation matching pool\nAll administrative costs are covered by the tournament\, meaning 100% of all donations will go directly to the charity selected.\n\n \n Donate to FearIsNotLove and have it matched!\n \n \n \n \n \n When you donate to FearIsNotLove you are making an impact on those living in fear within thier close relationships. Help us Change the Conversation and create communities that are free from domestic violence and abuse.  URL:https://fearisnotlove.ca/event/rogers-birdies-for-kids-presented-by-altalink/ LOCATION:AB END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T220109 CREATED:20260319T212640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T175449Z UID:8586-1776933000-1776960000@fearisnotlove.ca SUMMARY:Moving Ahead: A Cross-Sectoral Workshop on Recognizing and Responding to Brain Injury from Intimate Partner Violence DESCRIPTION:Many survivors of physical intimate partner violence are also living with the lasting effects of brain injury caused by concussion or strangulation. This workshop is designed to equip frontline professionals with practical knowledge and tools to better recognize and respond to this often hidden public health issue. \nParticipants will leave with practical tools to recognize signs of brain injury\, apply trauma-informed approaches\, and confidently respond to and support victims\, including using adapted screening tools. \nJoin us for this free\, interactive day of learning and collaboration with professionals from gender-based violence services\, health care\, legal\, policing\, and other sectors. \nFeaturing expert presenters from SOAR: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Karen Mason\n Co-founder and Executive Director \n Karen Mason is co-founder and executive director for SOAR (Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury through Research)\, and former executive director of Third Space Charity and Kelowna Women’s Shelter in Kelowna\, British Columbia\, Canada. A seasoned and passionate non-profit leader\, communicator\, and community collaborator\, Karen brings 30+ years of career experience in the private\, public\, and non-profit sectors to her work advocating for survivors of intimate partner violence\, conducting knowledge translation and mobilization activities\, and supporting research\, development\, and dissemination of promising practices. Karen is a dynamic and compelling presenter who has training in trauma informed practice and advanced strangulation prevention\, and is a member of the Pink Concussions Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury Task Force\, the Women’s Health Research Cluster at University of British Columbia\, and the ENIGMA International Consortium Working Group on Brain Injury in Intimate Partner Violence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Paul van Donkelaar\n Co-founder and Scientific Advisor \n Dr. Paul van Donkelaar is co-founder and scientific advisor for SOAR (Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury through Research). He is also a professor in the School of Health and Exercise Sciences at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus in Kelowna\, B.C. Dr. van Donkelaar’s research focuses on the basic mechanisms of sensorimotor control and the cerebrovascular\, neurocognitive\, and sensorimotor aspects of brain dysfunction resulting from traumatic brain injuries. Since 2016\, his work has focused almost exclusively on better understanding brain dysfunction in women who have experienced intimate partner violence-caused brain injury. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t miss this opportunity to build your knowledge\, strengthen cross-sector connections\, and enhance your ability to support those impacted by intimate partner violence. \nSpace is limited\, and a light lunch will be provided. \nRegister by April 17th: Eventbrite \nThis workshop is offered in partnership with SOAR and FearIsNotLove. URL:https://fearisnotlove.ca/event/moving-ahead-2026/ LOCATION:FearIsNotLove Administration Office\, 1509 Centre Street SW\, CALGARY\, AB\, T2G 2E6\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T213000 DTSTAMP:20260407T220109 CREATED:20250915T211929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T164944Z UID:8321-1777570200-1777584600@fearisnotlove.ca SUMMARY:Turning Points Gala 2026 DESCRIPTION:BMO Event Centre at Stampede ParkChampion Ballroom \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin Us in Changing Lives \nTickets on Sale Now! \nThe Turning Points Gala is a powerful and inspiring social event that honours the strength of individuals and families impacted by domestic violence and abuse in our community. Each year\, we support approximately 20\,000 individuals on their journey toward safety\, healing\, and healthier relationships. This evening celebrates their courage and the life-changing work of FearIsNotLove. \nThe event brings together compassionate individuals and community leaders who believe in creating lasting change. It is more than just a night to remember\, it is an opportunity to connect\, reflect\, and invite your guests to learn more about a meaningful cause\, while supporting our programs and resources that transform lives. \nEveryone has the right to feel safe\, respected\, supported and loved. \nTogether\, we can create a safer and healthier community. Your contribution will ensure that those impacted by domestic violence and abuse receive support in their time of need\, and the continued innovative work of FearIsNotLove. \nSpecial Guests Announced!We’re thrilled to be joined by host\, Dave Kelly with performances by special guests\, Calgary born and award-winning artist\, Lindsay Ell and the Russell Broom Memorial Orchestra. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dave Kelly\n Emcee \n Dave Kelly is an award-winning host\, writer\, and interviewer who creates intelligent and deeply human moments for events and keynote conversations around the world. He is the host of Dave Kelly Live – Canada’s own talk variety show. From his beginnings as a TV Host\, Dave has spent decades leading conversations with business and political leaders across North America and beyond\, from Stanford School of Business in California to Amman\, Jordan and everywhere in between. Dave is the co- founder of Kelly Brothers Productions\, an award-winning video and entertainment company. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lindsay Ell \n Special Guest Performance presented by Entertainment Sponsor- Craig Senyk Initiatives \n Lindsay Ell’s decade-long career as an artist and songwriter includes three #1 hits\, a Platinum single\, and over 400 million streams. A CCMA Award winner with nominations from the CMA\, ACM\, CMT\, and JUNO Awards\, she’s also earned more than 20 CCMA nominations. \nThe Calgary-born\, Nashville-based artist channels her resilience into empowering and advocating for others through her work with the Make You Movement\, a charitable fund she launched in 2020 after coming forward as a sexual assault survivor. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Russell Broom Memorial Orchestra\n Special Guest Performers \n The Russell Broom Memorial Orchestra consists of Calgary musicians Lisa Jacobs\, Adam Dowling and Russell Broom\, who have worked with artists such as Jann Arden\, Ian Tyson\, Kyle McKearney\, George Canyon\, Robbie Williams\, Jill Barber\, Josh Groban\, Art Bergmann\, Terri Clark\, Ashley MacIsaac and many more. \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsorship Opportunities Available \nFor more information about Turning Points 2026:turningpoints@fearisnotlove.ca403.290.1552 Ext. 410 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our Turning Points 2026 sponsors and supporters:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Platinum Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Silver Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bronze Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n Amrop Rosin \nCorryton Burge \nCosmo Creative \nEmerson Clarke Printing \nExcel Homes \nLen T. Wong & Associates \nNexusV \nPatricia Moore \nPeloton \nPinder Mastel Wealth Management | Raymond James \nRBC \nSifton Petroleum \nTrico Communities \nWerklund Foundation \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\n \n \n \n \n \n BMO Event Centre at Stampede Park \nChair Flair \nDave Kelly \nEncore \nKelly Brothers Productions \n \n \n \n \n \n Media Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n CTV Calgary \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Craig Senyk Initiatives presenting Lindsay Ell  \n \n \n \n \n \n Donors\n \n \n \n \n \n Scott Haggins \nSuzan & Alex Hauszner URL:https://fearisnotlove.ca/event/turning-points-gala-2026/ LOCATION:BMO Event Centre at Stampede Park\, 20 Round Up Way SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 2W1\, Canada END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR