Sagesse

A meaningful step forward.

Bill C-16 has received Royal Assent, recognizing coercive control as a serious form of harm in Canada.

For many people, abuse isn't only physical. It can also involve patterns of behaviour that create fear, limit freedom, and take away a person's sense of autonomy.

Coercive control can look like:

• Feeling afraid much of the time
• Losing control over your own decisions
• Changing your behaviour to stay safe
• Feeling like you're constantly "walking on eggshells"
• Being isolated, monitored, or controlled in ways others may not see

At Sagesse, this reflects what many people have shared with us for years, and what advocates, organizations, and communities have worked hard to make visible.

Recognition matters. Awareness matters. Support matters.

If this feels familiar, you are not alone.

If you're supporting someone, your care matters.

This is an important step, and the work of building safer relationships and communities continues.

We're here.

Thank you to the Moffat Family Fund at the Saskatchewan Community Foundation for investing in safer, more connected communities.

Their support of Sagesse's Peer Support and REAL Talk programs helps ensure that women experiencing abuse can access meaningful peer support and that informal supporters have the skills and confidence to respond to domestic abuse and coercive control.

Together, we're building connection, increasing awareness, and creating pathways to support. This work is only possible because of partnerships like this. 💜

Saskatchewan Community Foundation

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. 💜

Elder abuse is more common than we think. It often goes unseen and can take many forms, including emotional, financial, physical, or neglect.

Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported at every stage of life.

We can all play a role:
✔️ Check in on older adults in your life
✔️ Learn the signs of abuse
✔️ Speak up if something doesn’t feel right

Together, we can create communities where older adults are treated with dignity and care.

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon at Cowboys Music Festival 🤠✨

Join Sagesse for a high-energy celebration filled with fierce performances, incredible talent, and iconic moments featuring RuPaul 🔥

When you purchase your tickets using code SAGESSE, $20 from every ticket will be donated to Sagesse, supporting our work to build communities free from domestic abuse 💜

🎟️ Grab your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3Qc7wLt

Bring your friends, soak up the energy, and be part of something powerful. Let’s celebrate, give back, and make an impact together 💫

We’re honoured to celebrate the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Chinook Arch (ISCCA) as they mark their 50th Coronation year. For five decades, ISCCA has been a powerful force for giving back, bringing community together through advocacy, celebration, and philanthropy.

Our relationship with ISCCA is one we deeply value. Their ongoing support of Sagesse reflects a shared commitment to building a safer, more compassionate community. Together, we’re helping ensure individuals experiencing abuse can access connection, peer support, and pathways to safety.

Thank you, ISCCA, for standing alongside us, not just in this moment, but as part of a lasting partnership. 💜

Don’t miss Sagesse’s Annual General Meeting on June 15, 2026.

Members of the Sagesse Domestic Violence Prevention Society and all interested community members are invited to join us online at 6 p.m. MST.

Please RSVP by June 12.

We look forward to connecting, reflecting, and looking ahead together.

👉 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4eravc5

We are so grateful to the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta for their generous support of Sagesse’s Peer Support Program.

Through a recent grant ceremony, we received $20,000, along with an additional $5,000 from the WestMET Community Fund, to support our work in Hanna and Youngstown, bringing the total investment to $25,000.

This funding helps ensure people experiencing domestic abuse and coercive control are supported, believed, and not alone.
Peer-based support is powerful. It connects people with others who understand, strengthens community capacity, and helps individuals access support in the places they live, work, and play.

Thank you for investing in community members supporting one another and for helping build safer, more connected communities 💜

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xfqSA6

Pride is a time to honour the strength, resilience, and voices of 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities.

At Sagesse, we’re committed to ongoing learning, listening, and showing up with care as we work toward more equitable and inclusive spaces.💜

Support starts wherever you are.

Our online sessions make it easier than ever to learn how to recognize, empathize, ask, and listen when someone is experiencing abuse. Whether you're at home, at work, or on the go, you can access these important conversations in a way that fits your life.

Together, we can build the confidence and skills to show up with care, compassion, and understanding.

Join us virtually and be part of creating safer, more supportive communities.

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