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Reflecting on Connection and Community: SPCG at the Canadian War Museum Oral History Conference 2025
Attending the Canadian War Museum Oral History Conference 2025 Opening Night as an exhibitor was a concentrated success for SPCG. We connected with historians, veterans, and advocates united by the power of narrative. The Keynote on "Ripples of War" and Exhibition Hall discussions reaffirmed our Frontline Workshop model. Excellent hospitality sustained high energy throughout the evening. We left with valuable connections and renewed commitment to driving culture change in the

Denny Brown
Oct 272 min read


Bringing Survivor-Centred Training to the World Stage
When SPCG was founded in 2021 by survivors of military sexual trauma, we aimed to transform the CAF. Last year, we were invited to Brussels to support Ukraine's defence sector gender reform; a reminder that survivor-centred approaches to military culture change are strategic imperatives, not peripheral concerns.

Kathleen Ramsay
Sep 303 min read


Front-Line Workshop: Survivor Voices, Real Change
You see a colleague, and they appear upset. You ask them, "Are you okay?" They reply that no, they are not, and share that they were a...

Kathleen Ramsay
Aug 247 min read


Healing Through Friendship, Sports and Service Dogs
“We cannot get back what being raped, harassed and abused cost us, but we can make sure [...] we are not defined by what happened to us” - Donna Van Leusden
Healing Through Friendship, Sports and Service Dogs

Kathleen Ramsay
Jul 314 min read


So that was a lot. Like many of you, I needed to take a breath and process a little.
Sexual assault is still nearly impossible to prosecute — victim-blaming, trauma ignorance, and good old-fashioned misogyny are alive and well. Not guilty is not the same as innocent. EM, I am sorry the world wasn’t ready to witness the courage it took to get on that stand. We are not safe until the world stops seeing us as commodities. We see you. We hear you. We believe you.

Donna Van Leusden
Jul 242 min read


The Impact of the Diddy/Sean Combs Verdict: A Reflection on Healing and Justice
Like many, I was stunned by the verdict in the Diddy/Sean Combs case. My heart aches for those who bravely came forward to share their...

Donna Van Leusden
Jul 23 min read


Sexual Misconduct Survivors Push for Change in Military as High-Profile Cases End
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Remembrance Day often brings mixed emotions for Donna Riguidel, a Canadian Armed Forces...

Denny Brown
Nov 10, 20235 min read


Donna Riguidel testifies for the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs
Listen in to hear Major (Ret'd) Donna Riguidel's testimony for the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs report on...

Denny Brown
Apr 21, 20231 min read


Sam Laprade from City News talks with Major (Ret'd) Donna Riguidel
Listen in to the Sam Laprade show to hear Donna Riguidel's perspective on several topics in relation to Military Sexual Misconduct...

Denny Brown
Dec 17, 20223 min read


SPCG's Front-Line Workshop is Officially Approved/Endorsed by the Canadian Armed Forces
The issue of sexual misconduct is massive, with deep roots, thus making it challenging to eradicate. There is no one answer to this...

Denny Brown
Jul 30, 20221 min read


SPCG Training Milestone
Today was a milestone moment. A year ago, a small group of us had an idea - that survivors had a role to play in training and education....
donnariguidel
Jul 3, 20221 min read


Co-Founder of SPCG Earns Chief of Defence Staff Commendation
The last month has been a roller coaster of events. I travelled to three military bases outside of my area, from all three elements, and...
donnariguidel
Apr 9, 20222 min read


The Results Are In!
Survey results are in for the almost 1300 course participants who have taken the Front Line Workshop.
donnariguidel
Feb 9, 20222 min read


Survivor Perspectives in 2022
Survivor Perspectives Consulting Group January 2022 Update
donnariguidel
Jan 14, 20225 min read
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