Last chance for LEV tickets – they are 95% sold out! Ticket sales close on Monday, October 15 at noon.
YWCA Saskatoon presents a free community talk with special guest Leah Parsons. SSAIC will participate on the Q & A panel for this important community dialogue.
Leah Parsons delivers a powerful message about sexualized violence and consent and the legacy of her daughter, Rehtaeh.
Sexualized Violence and Consent: A community talk featuring guest speaker Leah Parsons, Presented by YWCA Saskatoon
Tuesday October 23
Sask Polytechnic, Room 104
6:30 Registration
7:00 Guest speaker Leah Parsons
Q & A to follow
8:00 Reception
Everyone is welcome.
Register today at www.ywcasaskatoon.com or phone (306) 986-2881.
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