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english books
volume 1 - building groups and warm ups
volume 2 - life skills lessons on a variety of topics from self-esteem to goal-setting
volume 3 - life skills lessons on a variety of topics from problem-solving to stress
volume 4 - for special needs groups
volume 5 - life skills lessons on a variety of topics from listening to expressing feelings
volume 6 - communicating assertively manual & companion video
volume 7 - teaching employment groups
volume 8 - teaching employment groups
the new dynamics of life skills coaching
sample lesson: anger - part 1: identifying our style
the action manual
life skills publications order form (english)

vidéo français
réflexions de femmes ayant surmonté les mauvais traitements de leur partenaire
guide d’utilisation de la vidéo
le mauvais traitement des enfants - les responsabilités des adultes
le mauvais traitement des enfants - ce que vous pouvez faire – pour les enfants de 8 à 12 ans
guide de l’utilisateur de vidéo: suivez votre intuition - le mauvais traitement des enfants

livre français:
volume 1 - réation d'un esprit d'équipe et exercices de mise en train
volume 5 - leçons portant entre autres sur l'art d'écouter et d'exprimer ses sentiments
volume 6 - manuel intitulé communiquer en s'affirmant et vidéo connexe
volume 7 - enseigner à des groupes de chercheurs d'emploi
volume 8 - pour une meilleure employabilité des jeunes
bon de commande de publications sur la dynamique de la vie

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meet the 2007 recipients
Kiki Delaney (Corporate Leadership)
Saron Ghebressellassie (Young Woman of Distinction)
Sharon Hampson (Health)
Darlene Lawson (Social Justice)
Tamam McCallum (Community Development)
Ann Medina (Communications)
Talat Muinuddin (Diversity)
press release - May 28, 2007

meet the 2006 recipients
Isabel Macdonald Bassett (Leadership in Public Life)
Kay Blair (Community Leadership)
Pamela Cross (Legal Reform)
Bridget Perrier (Turning Point Award)
Rosemary Speirs (Civic Engagement)
Larissa Vingilis-Jaremko (Young Woman of Distinction)
Florence Wong (Health & Well-Being)
press release - May 29, 2006

meet the 2005 recipients
Sylvia Chrominska (Corporate Leadership)
Beth Jordan (Social Justice)
Sister Ellen Leonard (Religion & Education)
Dianne Martin (Special Award)
The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain (Philanthropy & Volunteerism)
Tonika Morgan (Young Woman of Distinction)
Ebonnie Rowe (Arts & Entertainment)
Dianne Schwalm (Mentorship)
press release - April 22, 2005

meet the 2004 recipients
Josephine Altilia (Volunteerism)
Dr. Sheela Basrur (Health)
Michelle Dagnino (Young Woman of Distinction)
Debbie Douglas (Social Action/Justice)
Myrna Mather (Education)
Adeena Niazi (Global Action for Women's Rights)
Alison Youngman (Business & Professions)
press release - Nov 29, 2004
press release - Dec 7, 2004

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YWCA week without violence

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Canada: more on the crisis
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