PAST EVENT
Bullying prevention for elementary schools, and more.
The WITS® group of programs brings together schools, families and community members to help elementary school children learn effective strategies on how to deal with bullying and peer victimization.
The evidence-based WITS Programs have formally evaluated and WITS was acclaimed the “best school program of its kind in Canada” by Dalhousie University researchers.
The WITS Programs were developed and evaluated in a collaboration between the University of Victoria and the Rock Solid Foundation of BC. Started in 1998, programs are now in every province and territory in over 1,300 schools in Canada and abroad. WITS Programs and other bullying prevention initiatives are delivered by the WITS Programs Foundation, a nonprofit society and registered Canadian Charity.
Travis Price
In 2007, Berwick Nova Scotia classmates David Shepherd and Travis Price bought and distributed 50 pink shirts after a student at their school was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. With that act of kindness, Pink Shirt Day was born.
In recognition of the Berwick event, Nova Scotia proclaimed the second Thursday of September “Stand Up Against Bullying Day.” In 2008, British Columbia proclaimed February 27 to be the provincial anti-bullying day, and the movement has continued to grown. In 2012, the United Nations declared May 4 as Anti-Bullying Day, and the last Wednesday each February is now the national anti-bullying day across Canada.
Thanks to Travis’ tireless efforts over 13 years, many countries now recognize days to prevent bullying and promote kindness, and there are students who have heard the Pink Shirt Day message from kindergarten through graduation.
Travis continues to be a leader in the Pink (Shirt) Day movement, winning the Meritorious Service Medal of Canada for his work in bullying prevention and mental health advocacy
Join WITS Programs Foundation, Canada’s bullying prevention and kindness leaders, and Canadian icon Travis Price for Pink Shirt Day Live events in schools across the country, February 23, 24 and 25.
Coming to you live and direct from wherever you are, whether at school or home, you can safely participate in our engaging and interactive online rallies and be inspired to help prevent bullying and “Sprinkle Kindness.”
We will have the WITS Programs Foundation mascot “Witsup”, a live Question and Answer, and fun video content to keep you engaged.
For just $375, you can register your entire school in one of these 45-minute events:
February 23 at 9 am, 11 am, or 1 pm Pacific time
February 24 at 9 am or 11 am Pacific time
February 25 at 9 am, 11 am, or 1 pm Pacific time
Technical support will be provided before and during the events.
Please email pinkshirtday@witsprogram.ca about sponsorship for your school.
Visit the Event Website Here:
https://pinkshirtdaycanada.ca/
JOIN US ONLINE FOR THE WHOLE CONVERSATION!
We’re very excited to share that this training is being made available LIVE online so that you can join us from wherever you may be! These days most of us have big full lives, and are dealing with various commitments around family, time, money and work. Digitally, you’ll have the speakers, conversation & community – all from the comfort of your own home.
LISTEN. ANSWER. ASK. CONNECT!
You’re not watching – you’re PARTICIPATING! Through our easy online webinar system, you can engage with other viewers, participate in polls & discussions, and even ask questions during question periods. You certainly CAN choose to just sit back and watch & listen, if you like – your active participation isn’t an expectation, but it IS an opportunity.
NO FANCY TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED
There’s nothing to install, nothing to download, nothing to figure out. Here’s what you need to participate and have a great viewing experience!
> a modern internet browser (we recommend Chrome or Firefox)
> a reliable internet connection (hardwired is better than wifi)
> earbuds, headphones or good computer speakers
