Join us (mostly virtually) for Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2021 –
we’re so excited to see you there!
Monday, February 1st
Landmark Lightup
The province of Alberta is going to be purple on February 1st and we want to share it with you!
Follow @EatingDSNA on social for a special ‘Landmark Lightup Contest’. Yes, there will be prizes..
Locations that will be lit:
- Edmonton: Chateau Lacombe Hotel, Edmonton House, ATB Place, High Level Bridge (109st)
- Calgary: Calgary Tower, Arts Common, Reconciliation Bridge, Olympic Plaza, Glenbow Museum, and Telus Spark
- Lethbridge: Lethbridge City Hall
- Red Deer: The Gary Harris Centre
Tuesday, Feb 2nd
Kindness to Self: Meditation & Self-Care Workshop
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Wednesday, Feb 3rd
Follow us on social
Follow @eatingdsna for more EDAW 2021 content
Thursday, Feb 4th
Embodi_ED
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Friday, Feb 5th
What else is happening?
♥ Check out Silver Linings Foundation for other events in Alberta
♥ Follow National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) for events across Canada
Saturday, Feb 6th
Ecstatic Dance
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Sunday, Feb 7th
LAST DAY OF EDAW
Have you watched “Evening of Hope” yet? Or joined one of the other events happening across Canada? It’s not too late to see what else is happening to wind down another great year!
Tuesday, February 2nd
Kindness to Self:
A Meditation and Self-Care Workshop
Virtual: You know when you take a deep breath and then realize you weren’t really breathing before it? This event is that breath of awareness. Show yourself some loving kindness in this meditation and self-care workshop that will explore multiple avenues to self-care (even if you have to schedule it into your calendar!)
Length of workshop: 90 minutes
Thursday, February 4th
Embodi_ED
Virtual: Based on the principles of Embodiment, this workshop will help attendees recognize how the weaponization of bodies has encouraged us to disconnect from ourselves. Through a mix of personal stories, case studies, research, and professional experience, body-image expert Dr. Angela Grace will discuss aspects of weight bias, its intersectionality with social justice, and how our bodies interact with the world. Practical tips and strategies to address how we talk about bodies, and our body, will also be shared. Challenge existing body norms, strengthen the connection between your body and mind, and learn to see your body through your own eyes.
Length of workshop: 75 minutes (includes Q&A)
Saturday, February 6th
Ecstatic Dance
Virtual: Ecstatic dance is a facilitated free-flow movement practice that can support your spiritual, emotional, physical and intellectual health. It empowers people of all genders, sizes, and backgrounds to freely express themselves.
This facilitated dance class will support you to connect with your body in a gentle and loving way, and move without inhibitions.
About the facilitator: Michelle is a passionate community organizer who believes in the healing potential of self-expression through movement, breath, music and storytelling. She is committed to creating inclusive spaces for people to deepen their connection to self, as well as one another, through creative arts
Length of workshop: 90 minute workshop, 10 minutes intros, 10 minutes cool down.
LIMITED BOOKINGS
Tattoo_ED
(“Tattoos for Hope”)
Calgary: Hemlock Tattoo, Dr. Angela Grace, and EDSNA are collaborating to offer “Tattoos for Hope”. Inspired by hope, optimism, and the eating disorders recovery symbol, Hemlock Tattoo is offering a limited number of pre-drawn tattoos. A portion of the proceeds from the bookings will be donated to EDSNA!
To view available designs, and to book, follow:
- Hemlock Tattoo (@hemlocktattoostudio)
- Taylor Hudson (@elven.hands)
- Janeen Scott (@spittingsmoke)
- Geneva Haley (@pasturetattoo)
Standard studio fees will apply. Bookings must take place between February 2nd and 6th. Limited spaces and designs available.
Questions? Email: hemlocktattoostudio@gmail.com
ALL WEEK
Mask Design Contest
We are looking for creative designs inspired by hope, optimism, recovery, and eating disorders awareness! In partnership with GiveAMask, the winning design will be manufactured and sold. EDSNA will also be the recipient of one mask for each mask sold, which will be donated to local organizations and other eating disorder-focused groups.
Help us help others and showcase your vision for Awareness!
We are accepting submissions from now until February 7th at 5pm (1700) Mountain Standard Time.
For full details, check out our Facebook.
ALL MONTH
Evening of Hope:
Video Event
Virtual: In 2020 we recorded the amazing Evening of Hope as part of EDAW 2020.
The show featured professional and amateur artists and performers from across Calgary. These talented individuals came together to share original art, music, dance, and spoken word pieces to celebrate and raise awareness of hope & healing.
This year, we would like to invite you to experience the performances from the comfort of your home with the 2021 performer’s cut.
For the month of February, the Evening of Hope video will be available by donation.
Support Eating Disorders Awareness while celebrating local artists and performers!