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The shocking issue of

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SafeHope Home: Helping victims as young as 14 years old. What the police and all levels of government are doing to combat human trafficking.

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Human Trafficking. The words often conjure images of victims on the other side

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of the world, but the issue is increasingly in the news in Canada, and right here in Durham region.

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Audra Leslie

Our cover story (page 16) brings you an insightful look into this devastating issue. We talk to a range of experts on human trafficking, including: SafeHope Home, an organization dedicated to helping victims of human trafficking; a victim who has turned her life around; the Durham Regional Police Service, who are faced directly with this issue every day; and the provincial government, which has started several initiatives to combat human trafficking.

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Our health section highlights the Ontario Fertility Program (page 25), which is working to solve a heartbreaking issue for many couples. And when we think about our health, we often forget about brain health. Dr. Kate McLaird offers unique insight on what we can be doing to keep our minds as healthy as our bodies (page 26).

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Becoming a Mom: The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful 04 Personal Safety and Self-Defense 05

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The Abilities Centre: Summmer Camps 08 Where Were You in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;67? 09 Playing the Beautiful Game 10

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SafeHope Home: Helping Victims of Human Trafficking 16 Katarina: A Human Trafficking Survivor 19 On the Front Line 20

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BECOMING A MOM The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful By Stephanie Hinds

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A few months ago, a pregnancy test informed me that in less than a year, I would go from being totally independent and carefree to being depended on for just about everything and changing poopy diapers at unspeakable hours of the night. While I couldn’t have been more excited about the news, there also came a sense of shock, fear and mixed anticipation. I’ve wanted to be a mom for as long as I can remember. I used to play with dolls and pretend that they were actually my children, but the two lines that appeared

on that stick were a dose of reality that comes with a sense of permanence, and at the tender age of 25, I had to ask myself, was I really ready for this? After long, exhaustive conversations with all the moms I knew, there was a consensus, and it was that you’re never really prepared to become a mother, even when you think you are. It’s something that you just ease into – or rather are thrust into by the rude awakening that comes from parenting. But the other half of the consensus was that despite the sleep-

less nights, the unpreparedness, the stark contrast between what you expected and how it actually unfolds, children are a beautiful, miraculous and seemingly perfect addition. You realize it in the simplest moments: gazing into their eyes as you feed them, seeing them crack a smile for the first time or just watching them sleep peacefully. So my pending entry into motherhood isn’t about whether I’m ready, it’s about becoming ready and truly enjoying the process – the good, the bad and the beautiful.

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Personal Safety and Self-Defense By Kyoshi Bob Burnett, M.Ed., Rokudan Chief Instructor, Greater Durham Jiu-Jitsu, Whitby President, Nayoko Education Inc.

Personal safety is a huge and increasingly difficult responsibility. We have so many personal and business reasons to stay safe and to look out for the safety and welfare of our family and business associates. In many cases, it is also a legal requirement that we do so. Some variables we can control: locking doors; having adequate lighting; having cameras and security systems; maintaining equipment in good, working order; storing dangerous materials appropriately; and driving for the road conditions. Some variables we can’t control, like people who don’t engage in what we talked about above, and those who seek to do harm to others for reasons known mostly to themselves. The United States Secret Ser-

vice isn’t as worried about known threats as they are about unknown people and threats. Same for us. The strategy to deal with unknown threats to our personal safety is to sharpen our awareness skills and be cognizant of our surroundings and options at all times, without becoming paranoid. We are not aware of our surroundings if we are out in public and giving our attention to what’s on our phone instead of what the traffic is doing, who is sitting in that idling car in the parking lot, or if someone is invading our space, staring at us or following us. This is the third level or circle of awareness: something isn’t right here and I feel uneasy. The second circle of awareness is to know more precise-

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ly the possible outcomes of the situation: am I about to be grabbed? robbed? punched/ kicked/pushed? The first circle of awareness (the one closest to you) is to know what to do to counter the particular situation in your favour, and do it with confidence and conviction, within the boundaries of the laws regarding self-defense. We teach all these skills at Greater Durham. We talk about and practice the three A’s and the three C’s: Awareness, Avoidance, Action; Clear the danger, Control the danger, Counter the danger. We all have the right to be safe. We should all have the necessary awareness and self-defense skills to defend this right, when necessary. nothing happens until you

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WHERE WERE YOU IN

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s Canada heads into the 2017 celebrations of the 150th anniversary of Confederation, we felt it would be interesting to look back and learn more about how we in Oshawa celebrated 50 years ago. We have launched a new memory book project to collect the stories about Oshawa’s Centennial celebrations and how the citizens of Oshawa marked this occasion. These reminiscences and memories will become a part of the archival record and help to preserve what Oshawa looked like during the Centennial celebrations in 1967. Confederation saw the creation of the Dominion of Canada through the unifying of the regions of the Province of Canada (Canada East and West), New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. This new country was to be governed by the idea of federalism – with powers and responsibilities strictly divided between the provinces and the federal government. The Fathers of Confederation also outlined the shape of a national Parliament, with an elected House of Commons based on representation by population, and an appointed Senate, a framework still in place today. Confederation was met with a sort of cautious celebration. In Oshawa, the day, July 1, 1867 started with the firing of guns and ringing of bells, and many houses flew flags. There was a parade along King Street and speeches were given in front of Gibb’s Store and Fowke’s. A picnic was held later in the day at Cedar Dale for those people of the community who did not go elsewhere such as the town of Whitby to celebrate. It is estimated that 7,000 were present for the events in Whitby.

While the celebrations in 1867 were small and somewhat subdued, the celebrations in 1967 were anything but. The year 1967 marked a yearlong celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Confederation. Celebrations were held across Canada and included a military tattoo featuring over 1,700 men and women from the armed services; Gordon Lightfoot wrote the song “Canadian Railroad Trilogy”; and the Centennial Voyageur Pageant saw canoes travelling across Canada and finishing their travels at Expo ’67 in Montreal.

The year 1967 marked a yearlong celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Confederation.

Years of Musical Comedy. Oshawa citizens got into beard-growing contests and held the final judging on Sept. 1 at the Civic Auditorium. For hockey fans, the Civic Auditorium hosted exhibition games featuring the Toronto Maple Leafs, Minnesota North Stars (in their first season in the NHL), Los Angeles Kings and the Pittsburg Penguins. If you were in Oshawa during the Centennial celebrations and would like to take park in our Where Were You in ’67 project, contact the museum at 905-436-7624 ext. 100. For more information about the Oshawa Museum, visit www.oshawamuseum.org.

Locally, Oshawa joined in on the celebrations as well. The Oshawa Builders’ Association undertook the design and construction of the most modern of family homes. This home actually had a second bathroom! The Folk Arts Council dedicated Fiesta as a part of Centennial Week. Eastdale Collegiate hosted a show called 100 nothing happens until you

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It was the first word Daniel Milton of Ajax uttered when he was a baby, and he has come a long way since then! Milton, 20, has competed on Canada’s national development

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team in soccer and trained with the Blackpool Football Club in England. He is currently attending Southern New Hampshire University, where he is majoring in sports management and is the goalkeeper and co-captain of the soccer team.

He started playing soccer when he was about four years old, first in Pickering and then Ajax. Milton says he has always been inspired by his father, John. “I saw how he was always passionate about the game and I wanted to follow in his footsteps.” But Milton’s passion for the beautiful game goes beyond filial loyalty. “The game gives me the opportunity to improve each time I play,” he says. “I love being able to collaborate with others to push myself and each other. I enjoy the successes and the challenges that coincide for an athlete.” Milton is a goalie, which he says is mentally challenging because he is the last line of defense. “I love facing the pressure because it has the potential to make or break the results of the game; this pressure has taught me to push myself beyond my limits and comfort zone.” The ability to deal with and excel under that pressure gave Milton two of the most rewarding experiences of his life. The first was playing on Canada’s national development team. “The opportunity gave me the chance to travel the world while representing my country with a sense of pride,” he says. “The experience of competing with and against some of the best athletes in

the world, was both rewarding and the experience of a lifetime.” The second was obtaining a scholarship that allowed him to train with Blackpool, a professional football club in England. “Playing in England was an eye-opening experience that gave me the opportunity to develop not only my soccer skills, but as a person,” he says. “While in England, I lived on my own in a new country at the age of 16. Having a chance to train and eventually be brought up to the professional team was one of the greatest achievements I have had in my soccer career. The standard of play is much higher than what I had previously experienced in Canada; this pushed me to mature on and off the field.” That maturity has led to his success at college, where he is on the Dean’s list with a 3.6 GPA. As for the future, his short-term goal is to win a national championship with his college team this season. His long-term goal brings him full circle to his family: “Eventually, I am hoping to gain the opportunity to coach at the collegiate level as well as with youth players,” says Milton. “My father has always had a close coaching role in my life and I hope to do the same for my future family.”

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In summer, it can be difficult to keep the momentum going in your small business. With people on vacation and working shorter hours, there are fewer customers for you, and at times fewer employees to get things done. But there are ways to take advantage of this downtime by accomplishing things you don’t have time to do during busier seasons. One of those things is content marketing, says Audra Leslie, owner of Graymatter Marketing Solutions, a premium boutique marketing company in Durham region (and publisher of Move magazine). Content marketing involves creating unique content that brings customers to your website and social media channels. The content is usually related to your business, but does not directly advertise your business. It can be a great strategy for a number of reasons, says Leslie.

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• Generating traffic to your website. If you write a blog and post it on social media, many people who are already following you will visit your website, perhaps even reading more than the blog. Once people know that you are providing valuable content, they will keep checking back, and you’ll have repeat visitors. • Building brand awareness. Even though content marketing doesn’t directly advertise your business, since you will include your logo and a link to your site, it can help build awareness of your brand.

• Increasing sales. Once people are reading your posts and visiting your website, the next logical step is that they will become customers. People hire companies that they are familiar with, and content marketing helps more people get to know your company and what it stands for.

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Graduating College: A New Beginning By Cassie Marchi

Graduation time: a time that is filled with excitement and pride for finally earning a diploma or degree that you have dedicated years to obtaining. The moment when you are finally considered to be an adult and you venture off into a world filled with opportunities.

of the jobs you will apply for require three to five years of experience, even though you need the job to gain said experience. Due to those problems, I like to call fresh-out-of-school-graduates (myself included) “The Catch 22s.”

Now that I have just completed the Graphic Design program at Durham College, I have come face-to-face with what it means to be a “real adult.” I had always believed that going through college would prepare me for what was to come and that I would be 100% ready and qualified to face the challenges ahead with determination and pride! Instead, Iʼm left with many mixed emotions, like fear of this new beginning and excitement to move forward.

Therefore, with my diploma in hand, I find myself thinking about the road ahead and I am filled with more questions than I could have ever imagined. When will I find a job? If I do, can I afford an apartment? How soon until I feel Iʼve applied all I learned in college? Was it all worth it? Even with all the confusion, worries and self-doubt, Iʼve never felt this much freedom or excitement to become the person Iʼve always wanted to be.

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Sex trafficking is big business and business is good. It has surpassed the international arms trade to become the second largest business of organized crime, with drug trafficking holding the number one spot.

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Countries like Cambodia and India, they have homes for these girls - they might not be doing it perfectly but at least there’s something,

“Their [organized crime] revenue is huge – traffickers make about $250,000 a year on one girl. In comparison, with the rising cost of real estate directly affecting our operating budget, what they make on just one woman is equal to a significant portion of the funds we need annually,” says Larry Shanks, Executive Director of SafeHope Home, a charitable organization in Ajax that is working to help victims of sex trafficking regain their lives back. They will offer housing, counselling, life skills courses and anything else the girls need to get out of the sex trade and, most importantly, stay out. The inspiration for creating SafeHope Home came two years ago when Shanks travelled to India to visit Mahima Homes, an organization that is directly involved in the rescue, recovery and rebuilding of the lives of sex trafficking victims. “Countries like Cambodia and India, they have homes for these girls – they might not be doing it perfectly but at least there’s something,” says Pamela Young, a psychotherapist and director of community development at SafeHope Home. Young has visited both countries, to provide training for therapists who work with victims of the sex trade. She comes to SafeHope Home with her eyes wide open about the long-term commitment

required to help these girls.

They found the perfect model for that approach here in Canada, at Servants Anonymous Foundation in Vancouver, which has been in operation for over 27 years and has been very successful with rehabilitating victims. “I was really skeptical at first,” says Young, who went to see things firsthand in January 2016 and was very impressed. Servants Anonymous Foundation has a three- to seven-year program that brings the victims from those early entry stages to full recovery and back into society. “It’s a long process and that’s why I’m excited to be part of something that is not a short-term fix,” she says.

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At SafeHope Home, the program will have several phases to help women fully reintegrate into society after escaping the sex trade. The first phase involves providing front-line housing and classes so they can develop basic living skills, job skills, learn about healthy relationships and resolve any issues from abuse or addiction. Second-stage housing will help the participants increase their responsibility and freedom, while still having a housing support worker on site to offer assistance. After that, independent housing will be for those working on employability skills and who have demonstrated the ability to manage everything from conflict, to living sober to budgeting for daily needs.

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move feature Follow-up care is for those who have graduated from the program but want support while they are in the community. Finally, women may choose to apply to the leadership program so they can join the staff and sponsor new participants in the beginning stages of recovery. “Our actual team is trained and ready to go,” says Shanks. SafeHope Home has a registered psychotherapist and two individuals running the programs on the frontline that come from victim services. “All we really need is a location and some funding which makes it sound minor but that’s the crux of the whole thing.” SafeHope Home Programs will be available as early as this spring. They will also have some limited housing space available since there is already such a demand from victims for their services. “They are anxious for us to open our doors because they are in limbo,” says Shanks. “It’s really heartbreaking

when you get a note from a mother telling you that there’s nothing available and you know the PTSD and everything else her daughter is suffering from is just getting worse,” he says. “The thing that burns in my heart, where I get emotional, is thinking of that girl sitting in that hotel room,” says Young, when asked what she would say to the girl that’s still trapped. “I want to tell her help is coming – it will be here.” “We know the urgency is there because these girls are reaching out to us,” says Shanks. “We need all the support we can get.” For more information or to make a donation to SafeHope Home, visit www.safehopehome.com or email info@safehopehome.com

Other Resources Men Ending Trafficking (MET) is a new initiative that provides vulnerable witness support to victims of sex trafficking as they testify in court. To volunteer or find out more information, contact John Cassells at john.cassells@sim.org or visit http://johncassells.com/met/ Parents Hope is a peer-led support group for families impacted by sex trafficking. The group meets monthly in Toronto, and is planning to open chapters in Oshawa and Mississauga. For more information, contact John Cassells at john.cassells@sim.org, parentshope22@gmail.com or visit http://johncassells.com/parent-family-support/

human trafficking. Sergeant Ron Kapuscinski, head of the human trafficking unit at Durham Regional Police Service offers these suggestions. Pay attention, says Sergeant Kapuscinski. You should know your daughter, who her friends are and what she is doing. Be wary of an older boyfriend or new friends that are older and more independent. Knowing who her friends are is important because traffickers will act as a friend in the beginning and will lie about their age to gain trust. They will often try to isolate her from family and friends

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Monitor your daughter’s activity online and on social media so you can watch for unusual activity. Use technology, such as the iPhone locator, so you can tell where your daughter is. Recognizing victims of human trafficking is not easy because they may present just like any other adolescent, says Pamela Young. But there are some signs that close family members would be able to recognize. Watch for the following:

• Signs of violence (injuries she can’t explain) and/or psychological trauma – this can look like withdrawal, anger or changes in sleep and eating patterns

• Not attending school, frequent absences or academic failures

• Chronic running away, missing curfew, unexplainable absences or inconsistencies in where she is

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• Access to material things that she cannot afford – gifts are often given such as money, clothing or jewellery to make her feel special and make her indebted to the trafficker

• Substance abuse • A new tattoo, such as a name or a symbol. Traffickers often use tattoos to brand their victims

• Finding hotel keys or key cards in her possession

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Katarina:

A humanTrafficking Survivor Katarina is the founder of Rising Angels, an organization giving support to women who are exiting or have exited sex trafficking. As a survivor of the sex trade, sexual abuse and trauma, she understands the complex needs of the women on their road to recovery. Katarina is committed to walking alongside them as their advocate and mentor. Here is her story:

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it takes women years, years to get past this. I’ve been out almost nine years and I still struggle every day with nightmares, flashbacks and triggers. You have to learn how to live with these things.

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I was a victim of abuse starting from the age of five. It continued for many years, which left me broken. At 12 years old, I started having sex with men twice my age, drinking and doing drugs, which led me to get pregnant at 14. I did keep my baby but she wasn’t enough to keep me settled. After that I just kept dating abusive man after abusive man. I met somebody when I was 17 who was very abusive but I liked him better than the rest so I married him. He was in and out of prison, and every time he would go to jail, he would have someone keep an eye on me. After being away from him for a couple of months, I started to realize my own power, and finally decided I didn’t want anything to do with my husband. The guy who was watching me ended up killing my husband and brought me with him after the fact to bury the body. He basically held me and my kids hostage for the next three years. Lots of rapes and beatings. I still have cigarette burns and whip marks on my body. I joined a women’s abuse group and became friends with the other ladies. There ended up being a pimp in there who offered me a job. I took it because I thought if I saved money, I could get away from this man. I was 20 years old (not the average age, which is now 14). I went into this with the thought of “I’m going to make money, I’m going to do this.” That led me into 15 years of prostitution, 15 years of working in brothels and parlours, out of my car, out of hotels and strip joints. Then I met a customer, and got together with him. For the next three years, he supported me and my kids financially. He didn’t want me to work, so I did volunteer work and started becoming a normal, healthy woman. He didn’t like it when I wasn’t dependent on him any more, so he left me. I had nothing, so I decided to go back to prostitution. I called my oldest daughter, who was a Christian, and told her that I was going back – she was horrified. A half-hour later she called me to say that the youth leaders in her church wanted to talk to me. I made an appointment with a customer anyway but I couldn’t go through with it. I knew that if I did this, I wasn’t coming back. These youth leaders have now become my mentors. They are my spiritual parents – they are part of my organization. That’s when I decided I wanted to have my own organization so I could really help people understand what these women are going through. I started Rising Angels to teach women getting out of the sex trade about the healthy parts of life – what intimacy looks like, what budgeting looks like, how to put an outfit together without being provocative and how to hold a conversation without sounding like they’re uneducated and without all the slang that they’ve accumulated over the years. Remember that it takes women years, years to get past this. I’ve been out almost nine years and I still struggle every day with nightmares, flashbacks and triggers. You have to learn how to live with these things and not let them control your every thought. Not let them send you back to bed. Not let them overwhelm you – and that’s really what I try to teach the women. There are signs of sex trafficking. If somebody is abusing you, if somebody is trying to control you, if they are making you have sex with their friends or strangers, that is wrong. That is not love – it’s absolutely not love. If you’re going through that, call somebody and ask for help. For girls who are trapped in the sex trade, I would say that there’s hope. That you can get out. There is life after this if you just believe, but it’s not easy. It’s a very hard transition to go through but it can be done. I want women to know that – that I’m living proof that it can be done. For more information, visit www.risingangels.net. nothing happens until you

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The scenario is virtually identical in Durham Region every single time. A male, about 22 years old, starts dating a female, about 14 or 15 years old. She could just as likely be from a disadvantaged family as a wealthy one. She probably has low self-esteem, and is flattered by the attention of an older guy. He spends a lot of money on her, buying her things and taking her out for dinner. She will do almost anything for him. And then the talk changes. He has spent all his money on her, borrowed money that he needs to repay. He has a friend, and if she’ll do this for $50 just this once, he’ll be OK. “And once he got her to do it once, he gets her to do it over and over and over until she’s seeing 10 to 15 customers a day,” says Sergeant Ron Kapuscinski, a 22-year veteran of the Durham Regional Police Service and head of the Human Trafficking Unit. That’s how girls get forced into the sex trade. It’s a problem that Kapuscinski confronts every day. Why does it happen? “It’s easy, and it’s money driven,” he says. “Dealing drugs and weapons can be difficult, but if you deal a young person, it’s somewhat easier, and up until now, the punishment hasn’t been all that severe.” And the risk-reward ratio definitely favours the reward. The average going rate in Durham region is $100 to $150 for about half an hour, which translates to $1,000 to $1,500 per day. Offenders can easily make hundreds of thousands of dollars per year, and that’s just from one girl. Once girls have been trafficked (and 100 percent of the victims in Durham are girls) they usually face psychological threats to make them stay. The offender will look for and find her vulnerabilities, says Kapuscinski. It could be a younger sister or brother, or a pet that gets threatened so she stays to keep them safe. She is also isolated from family and friends, so she must rely on the very person who got her into the sex trade. “If you disconnect that person from her area of comfort, she will be more likely to want to stay with the person they are with because she doesn’t know anybody else,” says Kapuscinksi. “Quite often, we will talk to 15 or 16 year olds who don’t even recognize themselves as victims. They’re still working so they can get a condo together. She is doing this to help them get a better life.”

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Then comes the problem of getting a criminal conviction for human trafficking crimes. “If you arrest someone with drugs, you have the drugs as evidence, and eight months later, those drugs are still evidence. With an arrest in human trafficking, you need a young victim to relive and tell her story in front of a courtroom. It is exceptionally difficult. Convictions are difficult. “Having the victim testify months later is just so traumatic.”

A Victim-Centred Approach He says the top goal of his team is managing the needs of the victims. “We are very victim centred – everything revolves around them and it has to be that way. We do our best to ensure that their needs are taken care of. And, of course, that they are able to repeat their story months later in a courtroom, in front of the accused, in front of jury members. By far it is our most difficult task.” The key for the DRPS is the Victims’ Services Unit, says Kapuscinski. As soon as the police have identified a victim and she is in the station, they contact Victims’ Services and introduce her to a worker from that unit. They then help her with whatever she requires – it could be housing, medical care, or even getting ID. “There are so many different services that someone may require through the course of healing,” he says. “We work directly with Victims’ Services to assist these girls.”

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The Importance of Education Another key part of the approach of the DRPS toward human trafficking is education. They focus those efforts on Grade 9 girls, simply because they are by far the highest demographic of girls getting groomed into the sex trade. “How the girls are recruited is almost exclusively the same every time,” says Kapuscinski. “We have set up educational initiatives to assist young people in recognizing the signs [an older guy pursuing a younger girl and spending a lot of money on her] because they are so similar.” Their goal is to educate to stop offenders from exploiting people, and to stop the girls from becoming victims. There are 10,000 Grade 9 students in Durham, and the police aim to reach as many of them as possible with their school presentations. They also want to get the presentations out to as many other community groups as possible, ranging from Neighbourhood Watch to church groups.

Keeping Your Daughter Safe Now that awareness of the issue is increasing, many parents may wonder how they can keep their daughters safe. Kapuscinski has two words for them: pay attention. “If your daughter is going out and spending time with a male that’s six years older than her, I can tell you 100% that that guy has not just fallen in love with a young girl. There is a reason and a purpose for that. That’s what we see all the time.” He recommends using the technology that nearly every teen has: an iPhone. “It has a great locator, find my phone,” says Kapuscinski. “Know where your kids are at all times using the locator. If parents are hooked into that and always know where their daughter is, then they will know exactly what she’s doing. If she said she’s going to a friend’s house and she’s somewhere in Toronto, at a hotel, there is something up. “We’ve had many cases where girls are gone for the weekend and say they are somewhere else,” says Kapuscinski. “You can’t get more obvious than that. Why is a 15-year-old leaving for the weekend? They just shouldn’t be.” For more information, visit www.drps.ca. Or call the Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 4888. You can also call the Victim Services of Durham Region at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1846.

Government Initiatives Over the past few years, as awareness about human trafficking has increased, the provincial government has introduced new programs to help victims, both in and out of the courtroom.

• In June of 2016, the government announced a $72 million strategy to end human trafficking. This would include the creation of a provincial office meant to foster the sharing of information between police and other services, including social services and child welfare. They would also create a specialized provincial prosecution team to tackle human trafficking cases and consult with crown attorneys and police.

• Legislation introduced earlier this year would allow human trafficking survivors to sue their traffickers. It would also allow victims to apply for human trafficking specific restraining orders. According to MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris, Minister of the Status of Women, this is needed because traditional restraining orders are only available in certain family disputes, whereas these will be available to any victim of human trafficking.

• In April, the government issued a statement to call for applications for the Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund, which will support community-based solutions for helping human trafficking survivors and increasing protection for people at risk of being trafficked. The funds in this program total $18.7 million for three years.

“Ontario’s Strategy to End Human Trafficking aims to ensure that everyone in the province can live in safety – free from the threat, fear or experience of exploitation and violence,” says Naidoo-Harris. “The initiatives in the strategy work to support increased awareness, improved access to long-term, wrap-around services for survivors, and enhanced justice-sector initiatives. It is paramount that survivors of human trafficking have access to the supports and services they need to leave behind violence and exploitation and rebuild a new life.” nothing happens until you

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At this Castle... Dreams are born, barriers fall, and ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.

Trafalgar Castle girls learn and lead on their own terms. They graduate as women of strength and character, ready to make their mark on a waiting world of endless possibilities.

Book your day visit today. Email admissions@trafalgarcastle.ca to arrange your own personal visit.

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By Dr. Leanne Foster, Head of School, Trafalgar Castle School

March 8, 2017 was International Women’s Day, and the Twittersphere was abuzz. Celebratory posts heralded hope for women’s rights, and leaders from around the world sent messages of support. Author J.K. Rowling, a vocal champion of women’s rights, anticipated what seems to be an unfortunate but predictable backlash whenever days of recognition come around. She tweeted: “Happy #InternationalWomensDay or, as it’s often called on Twitter, #WhyIsn’tThere AnInternationalMensDay.” You’d think that celebrating women for one day would be simple. Sure, you’ll always have those who oppose such days, but where’s the problem in raising awareness of the issues impacting women around the world? It turns out there are problems aplenty. Watching the back-and-forth on social media was a lesson to be had. Pro-life and pro-choice groups went at it tooth and nail. Women who voted for Clinton spewed vitriol on women who voted for Trump. Even our own prime minister’s wife got trolled for suggesting that men who support gen-

der equality should be celebrated, too. As the day progressed I felt as if I was wading through a swamp of 140-character myopic rants. Sadly, the many positive messages being shared were easily overwhelmed by this plethora of one-upmanship. What happened to let’s support women around the world? One post, however, resonated strongly and reminded me of why this day was necessary. Deirdre Heenan, a professor of social policy at Ulster University and member of the Council State of Ireland, tweeted, “In case someone asks do we still need #InternationalWomensDay,” and attached a powerful graphic that stated: “Women are half the world’s population, working two-thirds of the world’s working hours, receiving 10% of the world’s income, owning less than 1% of the world’s property.” There it was: Clarity as to why we need this day. We are blessed in the Western world, with access to clean drinking water, healthcare, education, democratic governments and legislative rights that largely protect us. I am not naïve enough to believe we do not need to continue to make gains, but much

of the debate I was reading on this day for women wasn’t focused on these larger, universal issues but instead on problems that reflect immense privilege. At Trafalgar, we gave a big shout-out to International Women’s Day. We acknowledged the day as we passed each other in the halls. A few of the older girls gave me a raised fist salute and I received a few lovely hugs from our wee ones. It was simple. We were girls and women (and men) acknowledging the gains women have made, the distance yet to be travelled and, most importantly, what unites us rather than what divides us. I realize our girls will face an incredibly complex world when they leave us. They’ll be thrown into conversations that create divisiveness and highlight partisan positions. However, until that time, my goal is to strengthen their sense of community, emphasize the

importance of sisterhood and help them learn to tackle tough topics with passion but also with measured thought and intelligent analysis. When they finally head out the Castle door as young women, we hope they’ll be prepared to take on the challenges ahead with bravery, compassion and a never-wavering focus on the important work that needs to be done in order to make a positive difference in their world.

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Trafalgar will make ‘A World of Difference’ in helping to prepare these young women for post-secondary education, offering the skills needed for them to return to their home country, empowered to lead and transform their communities with promise and change.

Nelson Mandela believed, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Trafalgar Castle School’s new initiative, A World of Difference, is designed to change the world one girl at a time through access to education. Built on more than 140 years of education, history and tradition, Trafalgar is a proud part of the Whitby community and is committed to strengthening our partnerships and accessibility. The mission and vision of Trafalgar Castle School compels us to look beyond our walls and engage with the world around us. As an international day and boarding school, we are reminded each day of the wonderful connections we have to our global community. These connections broaden our cultural awareness and offer students the opportunity to embrace international perspectives to gain a deeper appreciation and value toward active citizenship. Beyond our local community, learning about the experiences of girls’ education around the world has opened the eyes of our students to the reality of women’s rights and struggles toward gaining basic access to education.

Head of School Dr. Leanne Foster hopes to expand the values and awareness we teach our girls while broadening their educational experience. In partnership with the Spark of Hope Foundation, a Toronto-based organization, Trafalgar has begun to raise funds to sponsor young women whose education has been disrupted either by political or civil unrest, war or lack of access, which will help them realize their educational dreams. Trafalgar will make ‘A World of Difference’ in helping to prepare these young women for post-secondary education, offering the skills needed for them to return to their home country, empowered to lead and transform their communities with promise and change. In September 2018 we are thrilled to be welcoming our first World of Difference recipient from Tajikistan. This wonderful young woman is courageous, intelligent, and determined to make a difference in the world. She describes her hope to one day, “open schools in remote areas of Tajikistan where women and their daughters can receive a good education.” It is our commitment to sponsor more young women like her to learn and live at Trafalgar Castle School during their Grade 11 and 12 years. As we grow our A World of Difference initiative, we will look to the local community to join us in this exciting and worthwhile initiative. If you are interested in supporting A World of Difference by getting involved with an in-kind commitment or a financial gift, please contact Helen Walsh at walsh.helen@trafalgarcastle.ca or call 905.668.3358 ext. 270. - Helen Walsh, Associate Director Advancement

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Ontario Fertility Program By Stephanie Hinds The program helps thousands of couples that struggle with fertility issues build families by providing funding to help those eligible at more than 50 fertility clinics throughout Ontario. Partner programs like Conceivable Dreams, a patient-based advocacy initiative, played a large role in the government committing funds to one round of IVF for couples facing the devastating condition. “I think what’s great about Conceivable Dreams is that it was patient-initiated,” says Dr. Ellen Greenblatt, head of the Mount Sinai Hospital Division of Reproductive Sciences and physician advocate with Conceivable Dreams. Greenblatt says she joined the team to provide physician input. “It’s important for me to show the scientific side of it, what is and is not possible with IVF, the different factors, and whether we’re dealing with infertility at all.” For couples having trouble conceiving, the first thought is often infertility. But Greenblatt says there are several factors, like age, sperm count and egg supply that must be ruled out before truly knowing whether infertility is at play. “It could be a case of blocked fallopian tubes, severe male problems, issues with sperm, or sometimes it’s something as simple as irregular ovulation,” she says. Alison Proulx, a Conceivable Dreams advocate and expectant mother, says without the Ontario Fertility Program, she wouldn’t

nfertility is estimated to affect one in six couples in Ontario. For people facing this medical condition, the dream of starting or expanding their family can seem far away. But the Ontario Fertility Program has been a beacon of hope since its inception in 2015.

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be expecting her first child. “The program offers so much hope,” she says. “I would have never been able to afford IVF.” While the program has helped Proulx and thousands of other couples, it’s a very new program and not every round is successful. Family lawyer and Conceivable Dreams board member Sandra Alsaffawi says her interest in advocacy was piqued by an unexpected encounter with infertility. “My spouse at the time had been diagnosed with stage three colon cancer. When it came time to talk about treatment, the oncologist handed us a pamphlet informing us that the treatment would sterilize him.” Alsaffawi went on to fund her own cycle of IVF with her spouse’s genetic material they had stored before he received chemo and radiation, but it failed.

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“You’re hopeful after you transfer that embryo. In your head, for that week or two, you’re pregnant because you’re hoping it sticks,” she says. “When my menses showed up, I was devastated and in denial.” All three women agree there

is still work to be done. Greenblatt argues that education should be part of the restructuring. “We need to demystify infertility because it is a medical condition. We have to talk about it more so people get more comfortable with it. If there were larger social programs around infertility, it wouldn’t be the taboo it is,” she says. For Alsaffawi, she thinks Ontario is off to a great start. “I would argue that Ontario currently has the best funding model in Canada…and as it eventually hopefully expands, I hope we become worldwide leaders on this.”

For more information, visit www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ ivf and www.conceivabledreams.org

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It is becoming clear our brains are under attack. There has been a great deal of evidence showing several factors that we can control within our lives to help decrease our brain’s vulnerability.

By Dr. Kate McLaird

Type III Diabetes (aka Alzheimer’s disease) Blood sugar stabilization is crucial to maintain mental sharpness, memory function and protect against oxidative stress related to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Changes in the brain related to Alzheimer’s may begin as early as your 30s. Individuals who experience cravings, become irritable when they are hungry or experience a pronounced decrease in energy after eating a meal are most susceptible. Unstable blood sugar levels have also been shown to play a major role in anxiety, depression, OCD, major insomnia, AD(H)D, and autism. Exercise also serves to significantly modulate blood sugar levels, and has been shown to stimulate brain regions that are involved in rewiring memory circuits. I wish I could prescribe exercise in a pill, as it is quite possibly the single best thing you can implement in your life to promote optimal health.

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Trust Your Gut – Emerging Confidence in the Gut-Brain Axis The influence of our gut flora on brain health and thought patterns has become an increasingly popular area of research. An intriguing recent study transplanted fecal samples (containing gut bacteria) from an anxious strain of mice into a calm strain of mice and the results showed the calm mouse became very anxious. In this case, their behaviour wasn’t dependent on brain chemistry or genetics, but rather the bacterial composition of their gut. These microscopic organisms may play a larger role in our brain health than we had initially thought.

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1) Blood sugar stabilization: a. Ensure you consume adequate fibre (5 to 10 grams per meal) and protein (minimum 20 grams per meal), while decreasing processed and refined carbohydrate food sources and eating as many vegetables as humanly possible b. Exercise at a moderate intensity (break a sweat) for 20 to 30 minutes, ideally four to five days a week. 2) Feed the good bacteria: Integrate fermented foods such as live-cultured

yogurt, kimchi, pickles, kefir or kombucha. Consider a high-quality probiotic with at least 10 billion CFU in two to four strains per dose. 3) Decrease inflammation in the brain by avoiding possible food allergies. 4) Meditation or exercises such as tai chi appear to increase “cognitive reserve,” which is the capacity of the brain to switch between different tasks, allocate resources and handle unexpected stressors. 5) Supplements to support the brain are numerous

and seeking professional guidance would be wise. To name a couple of my favourites: a. Turmeric has antiinflammatory and antioxidant effects, with research comparing it as rival of equal efficacy to the anti-anxiety effects of Prozac! b. Vitamin D has been shown to protect neurons from the damaging effects of free radicals, elevate moods and influence numerous other organ systems.

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Brain Drain and the Hormonal Cascade The problem lies in the continual elevation of stress for weeks, months, or sometimes even years without a break – inducing a dysfunctional hormonal cascade beginning with the adrenal glands secreting abnormal levels of cortisol (the stress hormone), and often negatively influencing thyroid function, sexual organ function and blood sugar metabolism. How does this relate to brain health? Symptoms commonly experienced when this occurs include extreme fatigue, memory difficulties, brain fog, mood fluctuation, sleeping difficulties and decreased libido, among many other physiological symptoms. If the body reaches this point I highly recommend seeking the advice of a naturopathic doctor or medical doctor to help navigate the underlying biology and determine an individualized treatment plan based on how your body has reacted.

• According to the Alzheimer’s Association, by 2050, the number of people age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s disease may nearly triple, from 5.2 million to a projected 13.8 million.

• CAMH (Centre for Addictions and Mental Health) states that in any given year, one in five Canadians experiences a mental health or addiction problem. • Autism statistics from the CDC (Canada does not have a tracking system to date) identify around 1 in 68 American children as on the autism spectrum – a 10-fold increase in prevalence over the last 40 years!

Dr. Kate McLaird is a naturopathic doctor who is eager to help you better understand how evidence-based natural medicines can help you reclaim your health. She practices in downtown Toronto and in Durham region. For more information, visit www.drkatemclaird.com nothing happens until you

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Finding the Right Balance in Your Diet By Andrea Miller MHSc, RD www.amillerrd.ca

Research has shown that the specific amounts of protein, fat and carbohydrate in our diet is less important than the overall distribution and balance of these nutrients over the course of our day. While there is no one combination that is perfect, what matters most is that energy and nutrient requirements are met, that we enjoy our food and that our nutrition choices are sustainable. Carbohydrates are an important source of fuel for our muscles and are the only source of energy for our brain and red blood cells. Fat is equally important, playing major roles in everything from brain function to cell structure. Protein increases satiety, stimulates energy expenditure and builds and repairs muscle. The average 1,800-calorie diet should contain between 210 and 290 grams of carbohydrates, daily, which equals 45 to 65 per cent of daily calories. Complex carbohydrates like vegetables and whole grains contain fibre, which has a beneficial impact on satiety and blood sugar. Fibre 28 | follow us: @durhammovemedia

creates intestinal bulk and helps keep bowels moving regularly, as well as potentially helping to keep cholesterol levels in check. Aim for 25 to 35 grams of fibre each day. For balance, include a source of complex carbohydrates in each meal and snack. The average 1,800-calorie diet should have between 40 and 65 grams of fat per day (20 to 35 per cent of calories). Avoid trans fat, which is found in processed foods made with partially hydrogenated oil. Choose unsaturated fats, like olive, canola and sunflower oil. Eating unsaturated fat can help lower cholesterol levels and decrease risk of heart disease. It’s also important to include omega-3 fat in your diet. Try to include fatty fish such as salmon, trout or sardines, twice each week.

Protein should comprise 10 to 35 per cent of total calories or 50 to 145 grams, daily. Protein requirements are based on body weight. To figure out the minimum amount of protein you need, multiply 0.8 grams of protein by your weight in kilograms. Most people get more than enough protein each day. A 75-gram serving of meat, chicken or fish has about 18 to 22 grams of protein. A cup of milk, a 50-gram serving of cheese or ¾ cup of beans have about 10 grams of protein. We make the best use of protein when it is divided evenly over all meals and snacks. Aim for 15 to 25 grams at each meal and 10 to 15 grams at each snack. It is important to remember that your intake of protein, fat, carbohydrates and fibre needs

to not only fit your energy needs but also your food preferences, cooking style and routine. Choose whole grains, fruits and vegetables and heart healthy fats each day. Choose high quality, lean meats and vary protein choices between red meat, poultry, fish and beans and legumes. Include a source of protein and carbohydrate with each meal and snack – this will help manage your appetite, cravings and energy level. Try to eat every three to four hours during the day, enjoying a balance of healthy snacks in between meals. When planning meals, fill half your plate with vegetables, onequarter with a whole grain, and one-quarter with a lean protein choice. Flavour with a hearthealthy oil and herbs and spices. Finish with fruit and yogurt or a glass of low fat milk. Eat with other people at a table with minimal distractions so you enjoy your meal and the company.

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Canadian Flag Cake

Canada What better way to celebrate Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 150th birthday than to create this showstopper cake! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not as difficult as it looks, and the perfect seasonal strawberries will make the tastiest Canadian flag ever. First, make your favourite white or vanilla cake using a 13 x 9-inch pan.

Filling and Decoration

8 cups strawberries

3 cups whipping cream

Directions: Hull and slice one-quarter of the strawberries. Whip cream with icing sugar and vanilla. Using a long, serrated knife, cut cake horizontally in half. Set 1 layer on large, flat serving tray. Spread with one-third of the whipped cream. Top with a layer of sliced strawberries.

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Set top layer of cake, cut side down, on top of berries. Spread remaining whipped cream over cake. Cut remaining berries in half and arrange in overlapping rows, cut side down, forming two sides of the Canadian flag and a maple leaf in the centre. Refrigerate cake until ready to serve.

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Canada turns 150 years old this year, and more than 35 million people are invited to the birthday party! There are exciting events happening throughout Durham Region and across the country — here’s where you can celebrate on Canada Day and all year long!

By Audrey Martineau Pickering’s 150 Celebration Draw, paint, or sculpt something that symbolizes what Canada means to you, then scan or take a picture of your art and send it to events@pickering.ca. Entered arts will be shared at events. One entry will be selected for VIP seating at Canada Day.

residents. Interact with city staff, check out displays, giveaways and other learning opportunities. Mayor Dave Ryan and various Members of Council will be present from 1 to 2 p.m. to meet guests and provide tours of the mayor and Council area. May 27, 2017 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at One the Esplanade, Pickering

I Am Ontario Youth Arts Showcase Youth aged 12 to 25 will be contributing to the Youth Arts Showcase at ArtFest on the Esplanade. May 27, 2017 at One the Esplanade, Pickering

Confederation Tea Celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday at a Confederation themed tea! Enjoy 2 hours of a full course tea, while exploring the types of celebrations that took place in 1867 and what foods were served. Register online. Wed., July 12, 2017 1 p.m. Location: 2365 6th Concession Road, Greenwood, ON L0H 1H0

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Canada Day in Durham Region Club 150 Fitness Members are invited to work towards Club 100 membership by completing 100 workouts before December 31, 2017. In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, members who complete 150 workouts in the same timeframe will form the membership of the first ever Oshawa Club 150.

1 Pickering Free family activities and entertainment at Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park, Sandy Beach Road. 11AM–9PM on Sandy Beach Road

MosaiCA Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with this special fusion of music, dance, fashion and cultural performance that make up the incredible colourful mosaic of Ajax. Admission is free. Tickets available beginning May 23, 2017. Sat., June 17, 7 p.m. at St. Francis Centre for Community Arts and Culture

2 Ajax Fun activities for the whole family at Rotary Park from 11AM to 3PM. Live music, gourmet food trucks and a spectacular fireworks display at Ajax Downs from 6 to 10PM

Discover Canada! Visit our country’s spectacular national parks this year – for free! In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, Parks Canada is offering a free Discovery Pass, which gets you in to national parks and historic sites across the country for the entire year. One pass covers the whole family – but remember that the pass only applies to national parks, not provincial ones. Visit www.pc.gc.ca for more information.

3 Whitby Celebrate Canada’s 150th with live entertainment, activities and fireworks at dusk. 9AM–5PM Victoria Fields, 345 Watson Street West

4 Oshawa Enjoy food, entertainment and amazing fireworks. 2PM–10PM at Lakeview Park 5 Clarington Celebrate with activities and fireworks at the Garnett. B. Richard Recreation Complex in Bowmanville and the Newcastle and District Recreation Complex in Newcastle. 7 Beaverton Start the day with a pancake breakfast and celebrate all day long with a parade, fun family activities and fireworks to cap it off. 9AM–10PM

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