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International Women’s Day: Celebrating Inclusivity and Bodily AutonomyDate: March 8th, 2025
Location: Fallen Alders Hall - 3595 Royston Rd, Royston, BC V9N 9P9
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
"I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own." — Audre Lorde
The Comox Valley Transition Society in collaboration with the Comox Valley Meditation Collective, invites you to join us for a powerful and inclusive celebration of International Women’s Day. Together, we will honor the diverse experiences of all women. This event is a space for connection, empowerment, and advocacy, embracing the strength of inclusivity and the fundamental right to bodily autonomy. Let us celebrate the wisdom and power of the fierce women who have paved the way for the rights we have today.
This space is transgender and gender non-conforming inclusive, fostering a welcoming and affirming environment for all who celebrate womanhood in its many forms. While we respect diverse perspectives, we ask that all attendees align with the values of inclusivity and respect for bodily autonomy.
The event is wheelchair accessible. If anyone requires additional accommodations, please reach out.
What to Expect:
During the first 45 minutes, live musical performances will inspire you as you enter the space. During the performances there will be time for you to engage with vendors, local non-profits, admire artwork, and enjoy the music of Maddie Lynn and Christine Fletcher.
For the next 30 minutes, inspiring guest speakers will take the stage to share their wisdom and lived experiences.
Lastly, DJ Exclamation HeART will guide us through a meditative, 45 minute ecstatic dance journey. She will curate a blend of powerful music, spoken word, and mantras, all created by women. This will likely be an emotional, yet empowering journey for dancers, or those that wish to sit and listen.
Sacred Space for the Divine Feminine. During the DJ set, we invite cisgender men to step outside to allow women, non binary, and gender non conforming folks to fully immerse themselves in this moment of shared connection. This request is not about exclusion but about creating a space where we can tap into our divine feminine energy together. The set will be released publicly afterward for everyone to enjoy.
We will end the event with a closing circle, where participants are welcome to share a short sentiment about their experience.
Participants:
Paloma Joy: We are deeply grateful that local artist, Paloma Joy, granted us permission to use her stunning masterpiece "Clear & See," for our poster and event. Paloma is a visionary artist who bounces between mediums that bring her joy, her favorite being textile art and acrylic on canvas. Paloma is currently focused on channeling the light into all she births into the world, which includes (but is not limited to), painting otherworldly imagery coded with light language, stitching sacred altar pieces with high vibrational intentions, teaching her creative process behind reworking clothing and sharing inspiration through her spoken word.
IG: @palomajoy333 @channelsfromjoy FB @Paloma Joy @palomajoyfull
Guest Speakers: More of our fabulous line up will be released soon!
Sarah Day – Artist, Advocate, and Founder of Waste Knots
Sarah Day is the heart and hands behind Waste Knots, an upcycling brand that transforms vintage jewelry and forgotten materials into meaningful macrame art. Rooted in sustainability, spirituality, and storytelling, her work is an expression of resilience, connection, and renewal.
Beyond her art, Sarah is an advocate for women’s empowerment and healing. Having rebuilt her life after fleeing domestic violence and overcoming addiction, she deeply understands the power of support, community, and self-reclamation. The Comox Valley Transition Society played a pivotal role in her journey, and she is honored to stand in support of their mission at this International Women’s Day event.
Join Sarah as she shares her story of transformation, the importance of creative expression, and the ways we can all weave new beginnings from the threads of our past. Sarah will also be selling her creations at the event and they can be viewed online at www.wasteknots.ca
Anne has an extensive background as a community activist and recently retired after working at Comox Valley Transition Society for over thirty years.
She has served as President of the Campbell River Courtenay and District Labour Council and was a director of her union for eight years where she participated in provincial and national union gender equity committees, advocating for unions to enhance their response to intimate partner violence and lobbying provincial and federal governments on related issues.
Anne has a deep appreciation of all those who came before us on whose shoulders we stand, and considers it to be a privilege to work alongside others who share a vision of a better, more equitable world.
Performances by:
Maddie Lynn: A vocalist songwriter that'll be bringing her magic to the container. Opening and toning to the frequencies of attunement and sharing some of her sweet melodies. YouTube @Maddezen FB @maddeasezen
Christine Fletcher: Christine writes songs about the sometimes arduous journey to self knowledge and self love, about being yourself in a world that fears you, about loving Earth, and about doing everything in your power to keep joy and love alive. She plays slightly jazzed up folk songs that might start sad, but at their core are celebrations of resilience and strength.
DJ Exclamation HeART, punctuating love wherever she goes !!!!!! Jennifer is a neuro-diverse, disabled, and queer DJ that believes music is good medicine. She has a flair for emotionally invoking instrumentals but she doesn't set limits with what she mixes. https://soundcloud.com/exclamationheart
The event is FREE to attend as we do not want financial barriers in place to sway participation. There will be a donation box at the door and donations are gratefully received. All donations will go to the Comox Valley Transition Society to provide service for vulnerable women and children.
Come celebrate, uplift, and empower one another in a space that honors the voices, bodies, and experiences of all women.
Thank you to our volunteers, vendors, artists, performers, guest speakers, and the many hands of women that made this event possible.
Please contact Jennifer Lee Corbzy or cvts.ca for more information.
We respectfully acknowledge that our gathering takes place on the unceded traditional territory of the Pentlatch, (Puntledge), E'iksan (Ieeksun), K'ómoks people (Sahtloot and Sasitla), the traditional keepers of the Land of Plenty, and rightful stewards to this beautiful unceded territory.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Fallen Alders Community Hall, Fallen Alders Community Hall, 3595 Royston Rd, Comox Valley, BC V9N, Canada,Cumberland, British Columbia
