An orange poster announces an Indigenous Town Hall on Childhood Sexual Abuse on September 16th, 2026, with a crowd of diverse people depicted in the foreground.

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Indigenous Voices Matter: A National Town Hall on Childhood Sexual Abuse Wednesday, September 16, 20261:00 PM to 4:30 PMHybrid Event: Attend In Person or OnlineLocation:Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (NCCT)16 Spadina RoadToronto, Ontario Hosted by the Survivor Council of Canada and The Gatehouse Child Abuse Investigation &amp; Support Site Join survivors, advocates, Indigenous leaders, service providers, researchers, and community members from across Canada for an important national conversation focused on Indigenous experiences of childhood sexual abuse and the urgent need for greater visibility, inclusion, and action. While childhood sexual abuse remains a significant issue affecting Indigenous communities, Indigenous voices and perspectives are often missing from national conversations, research, policy discussions, and data collection efforts. This Town Hall will create a space for Indigenous survivors and community leaders to share their experiences, identify gaps in current approaches, and help shape recommendations for future advocacy and action. Participants will have the opportunity to:&bull; Hear from Indigenous survivors, Elders, advocates, and community leaders&bull; Learn about the Out of the Shadows Index and how Indigenous experiences are often underrepresented in national data and discussions&bull; Explore the impacts of childhood sexual abuse within Indigenous communities and identify barriers to healing and support&bull; Participate in meaningful dialogue and facilitated discussions&bull; Share recommendations that will help inform future advocacy efforts and priorities for the Survivor Council of CanadaThis event is intended for Indigenous survivors, family members, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, service providers, educators, researchers, policymakers, students, and allies who are committed to advancing healing, awareness, and meaningful change.Together, we can help ensure that Indigenous experiences, wisdom, and recommendations are reflected in the work being done to prevent childhood sexual abuse and support healing across Canada. Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026Time: 1:00 PM to 4:30 PMLocation: Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (NCCT), 16 Spadina Road, Toronto, OntarioFormat: Hybrid (In Person and Online)Cost: $20 For more information, please contact:Stewart Thompson <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:stewart@thegatehouse.org" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">stewart@thegatehouse.org</a>Program Coordinator, The Gatehouse Kristi White, Indigenous Author, Advocate&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:jayandgizmobooks@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">jayandgizmobooks@gmail.com</a> Maria BarcelosExecutive DirectorThe Gatehouse&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:mbarcelos@thegatehouse.org" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">mbarcelos@thegatehouse.org</a> &quot;Nothing about us without us.&quot;This event is made possible through the support of Together for Girls and Brave Movement and will contribute to ongoing efforts to strengthen awareness, advocacy, prevention, and healing for Indigenous survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for our event and supporting our cause. Your registration greatly helps our mission. 🚀 If you would like to contribute further, contact us to become a volunteer, or talk to your friends about our cause! Zoom Link ONLINE<div fr-original-style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Topic: Indigenous Town Hall</div><div fr-original-style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Time: Sep 16, 2026 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)</div><div fr-original-style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Join Zoom Meeting</div><div fr-original-style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83423311983?pwd=VGgLMgb9uKYsrUj9NOohDU7XZh6Tqb.1" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83423311983?pwd=VGgLMgb9uKYsrUj9NOohDU7XZh6Tqb.1</a>&nbsp;</div><div fr-original-style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> </div><div fr-original-style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Meeting ID: 834 2331 1983</div><div fr-original-style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Passcode: GH1998!</div> Maria Barcelosmbarcelos@thegatehouse.org

Indigenous Voices Matter: A National Town Hall on Childhood Sexual Abuse Wednesday, September 16, 20261:00 PM to 4:30 PMHybrid Event: Attend In Person or OnlineLocation:Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (NCCT)16 Spadina RoadToronto, Ontario Hosted by the Survivor Council of Canada and The Gatehouse Child Abuse Investigation &amp; Support Site Join survivors, advocates, Indigenous leaders, service providers, researchers, and community members from across Canada for an important national conversation focused on Indigenous experiences of childhood sexual abuse and the urgent need for greater visibility, inclusion, and action. While childhood sexual abuse remains a significant issue affecting Indigenous communities, Indigenous voices and perspectives are often missing from national conversations, research, policy discussions, and data collection efforts. This Town Hall will create a space for Indigenous survivors and community leaders to share their experiences, identify gaps in current approaches, and help shape recommendations for future advocacy and action. Participants will have the opportunity to:• Hear from Indigenous survivors, Elders, advocates, and community leaders• Learn about the Out of the Shadows Index and how Indigenous experiences are often underrepresented in national data and discussions• Explore the impacts of childhood sexual abuse within Indigenous communities and identify barriers to healing and support• Participate in meaningful dialogue and facilitated discussions• Share recommendations that will help inform future advocacy efforts and priorities for the Survivor Council of CanadaThis event is intended for Indigenous survivors, family members, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, service providers, educators, researchers, policymakers, students, and allies who are committed to advancing healing, awareness, and meaningful change.Together, we can help ensure that Indigenous experiences, wisdom, and recommendations are reflected in the work being done to prevent childhood sexual abuse and support healing across Canada. Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026Time: 1:00 PM to 4:30 PMLocation: Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (NCCT), 16 Spadina Road, Toronto, OntarioFormat: Hybrid (In Person and Online)Cost: $20 For more information, please contact:Stewart Thompson <a href="mailto:stewart@thegatehouse.org" target="_blank">stewart@thegatehouse.org</a>Program Coordinator, The Gatehouse Kristi White, Indigenous Author, Advocate <a href="mailto:jayandgizmobooks@gmail.com" target="_blank">jayandgizmobooks@gmail.com</a> Maria BarcelosExecutive DirectorThe Gatehouse <a href="mailto:mbarcelos@thegatehouse.org" target="_blank">mbarcelos@thegatehouse.org</a> "Nothing about us without us."This event is made possible through the support of Together for Girls and Brave Movement and will contribute to ongoing efforts to strengthen awareness, advocacy, prevention, and healing for Indigenous survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

THE GATEHOUSE CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATION AND SUPPORT SITE

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