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Finding your True North

Finding Your True North Safe, Affordable Housing for Survivors of Violence Leaving violence takes incredible courage, but taking that brave first step shouldn’t mean stepping into homelessness, fear, and instability. At True North, we believe that when someone finds...

Drive for a Difference

Past Events, Uncategorized

True North’s annual Drive for a Difference charitable golf tournament is a community favourite! Tee off for a day of impact, networking, and fantastic golf. Every year, True North is thrilled to invite our supporters for a day of comradery, community, fun, and raising...

Report to the Community 2025-2026

We’re Still Here

Campaigns & Initiatives, Latest News, Organizational News

You may have seen the news… On May 19th, the Alberta Government unexpectedly announced funding changes to many of Alberta’s domestic violence shelters. True North is saddened to be one of the many rural shelters to receive a decrease. For True North, this totals...

Sips n’ Sunsets

Upcoming Events!

Live music, fresh wines, summer vibes! Whether you’re a music lover, a wine connoisseur, or someone who just appreciates the summer vibes, Sips n’s Sunsets brings together the best of the season for those wanting to enjoy some live tunes, all while...

Teen Dating Violence

Campaigns & Initiatives, Publications

Taking on Teen Dating Violence True North is taking on Teen Dating Violence! This year, we sat down with the experts at Sagesse to talk about what we can do as individuals, freinds, and mentors to fight teen dating violence. Big thanks to our team member Stephanie...

Love A Shelter Campaign

Campaigns & Initiatives

Love a Shelter Every year, True North and the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS) participate in the Love a Shelter Valentine’s Day Awareness campaign to bring attention to the need for domestic violence shelters around Alberta. Love a Shelter...

Music Bingo

Past Events

80’s Hits for Hope: Music Bingo at the Brewery Join us for Music Bingo, the ultimate retro fundraiser blending classic 80s jams with bingo excitement at Origin Malting and Brewing. Relive the era’s top hits, sip craft brews, and support True North...

Red Rose Campaign

Past News

The Red Rose Campaign is a national movement to end gender-based violence. The Red Rose Campaign takes its name from the original Rose button. The Rose button was created to commemorate the 14 young women who were murdered at l’Ecole Polytechnique December 06,...

16 Days

Campaigns & Initiatives

16 Days of Activism Aginst Gender Based Violence From November 25 to December 10, join True North Society and communities around the world in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Violence isn’t just an issue somewhere else; it’s here, in Strathmore....

Consent Matters

Publications

Consent Matters. But what is it? Consent is the voluntary, ongoing, enthusiastic, and informed agreement to engage in an activity. That sounds like a lot of elements, so let’s break them down! Consent is Voluntary Consent, or agreement to participate, must be a...