Little Warriors Prevent It! Workshop (Indigenous Version)

An evidence based interactive workshop focused on preventing child sexual abuse and supporting Indigenous children and families.

Prevent It!: Indigenous Focused Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Workshop

📅 Date: Monday, March 23, 2026 (new date)
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM MST
📍 Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
🎤 Presented by: Little Warriors

About This Event

Prevent It! is an evidence based educational workshop designed to help adults prevent child sexual abuse. This Indigenous focused session was created with contributions from Indigenous communities across Canada and explores the impacts of historical and colonial trauma on Indigenous children and families.

Participants will gain practical tools to support prevention, awareness, and safe response.

Participants Will Learn

• Warning signs and concerning behaviours
• Grooming and high risk situations
• Internet safety
• How to start age appropriate conversations about sexual abuse
• How to respond if a child discloses abuse
• Child protection laws and how to report concerns
• Practical tools, checklists, and resources

All participants receive a comprehensive workbook and a certificate of attendance.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is for parents, caregivers, professionals, and volunteers who work with or support Indigenous children.

Important Information

This session covers sensitive topics that may be distressing for some participants. Supports are available:

• Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1 855 242 3310 (24 hours, Indigenous people across Canada)
• Alberta Mental Health Help Line: 1 877 303 2642 or alberta.ca/mentalhealth

Our PLE program is funded to provide free workshops to Albertans. As such, priority will be given to Alberta residents. If you live outside of Alberta and register, please be advised that your registration may be waitlisted should capacity be reached. You can learn more about the workshop and register for other dates here: littlewarriors.ca/prevent-it/ or email preventit@littlewarriors.ca or call 1-855-922-9010.

Seats are limited to 25 participants. If you are unable to attend after registering, please unregister through Eventbrite or contact Ruth Snyder at email below.

📧 Note: Event details and access links will be emailed to registrants a couple of days prior to the session. For questions or assistance, contact Ruth.Snyder@PortageCollege.ca