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Dragonfly Centre Staff Nominated for King’s Coronation Medal
Dragonfly Centre is proud to announce their very own, Jessie Heisler has been nominated by the Canadian Women’s Foundation for the King’s Coronation Medal for her exceptional contributions to gender justice in our community. The Coronation Medals aim to recognize...
Meet The Team: Ashley L.
It takes an incredible team of individuals to do the work we do. Meet Ashley, one of Dragonfly Centre’s Educators. She shares with us what she loves most about her role, and much more! What inspired you to work at Dragonfly? I was drawn to work at Dragonfly due to...
Responding to Child Sexual Abuse Disclosure
Whether you're a child's parent, relative, friend, teacher or someone else they trust, the following points are important when a child is disclosing sexual abuse or assault.
Conversation Guide for Caregivers: Talking to Your Child About Body Safety
Download/View the PDF Here: DF_Caretaker booklet- online If you or someone you know needs support, please contact us through either our Online Referral Form or calling our office 1-866-300-4325.
Meet The Team: Loretta
It takes an incredible team of individuals to do the work we do. Meet Loretta, one of Dragonfly Centre’s Counsellors. She travels to rural and remote communities to meet clients in person as well supporting them virtually. Loretta shares with us what she loves most...
Mandatory Reporting
Mandatory Reporting What is it? We all share a responsibility to protect children from harm. In Alberta, the Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act states that anyone with “reasonable or probable grounds” to believe that a child is in need of intervention must...
Meet The Team: Jayna
It takes an incredible team of individuals to do the work we do. Meet Jayna, one of Dragonfly Centre’s Educators. She shares with us what she loves most about her role, and much more! What inspired you to work at Dragonfly? I love the work that the Dragonfly...
FRIES Participating Restaurants
Below is our list of restaurants participating in our FRIES Campaign. This list will be updated if more restaurants want to participate. Please note that the below are in alphabetical order by community. Athabasca A&W Neighbours Pub Bonnyville Boston Pizza...
Consent is as easy as FRIES!
Although 96% of Canadians believe all sexual activity should be consensual, only 28% understand what it means to give or get consent (Canadian Women Foundation, 2018). This was a decrease from 2015 where 33% said they understood consent. That means that as Canadian’s...
Meet The Team: Breanne
It takes an incredible team of individuals to do the work we do. Meet Breanne, the Dragonfly Centre’s Care and Service Assistant. She shares with us what she loves most about her role, and much more! What inspired you to work at...