About Streaming For Survivors
Streaming For Survivors 2024 is right around the corner! From March 23-30, 2024, content creators, gamers, artists, TTRPG players, musicians, streamers, and podcasters will come together with a goal of raising $80,000 for survivors of sexualized violence during Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre’s fourth annual Streaming For Survivors event!
All week long, participants will use their platforms to inspire their followers and communities to donate to survivors and fund Salal‘s life-saving sexual violence support services.
Sexualized violence and sexual misconduct plague online communities. By participating in Streaming for Survivors you are not only supporting the more than 500 survivors currently accessing Salal‘s programs and services, but committing to creating safer digital spaces for people of all genders.
We’re raising $80,000 to help fund the critical care that Salal provides to thousands of survivors every year while also raising awareness to make changes for safer spaces online!
Virtual Panels
This year we’ll be presenting five fun and thought-provoking virtual panels covering a wide variety of hot topics you’re not gonna wanna miss!! We got a little something for everyone so make sure you have our Twitch handle on lock so you can be part of the conversation!
All panels will be free to access on our Twitch channel, and will be uploaded to our YouTube channel post-event!
Saturday, March 23 at 12PM PT
Cultivating Consent and Safety in Digital Spaces: Part 3
The topic is so hot that we had to bring it back for a third time! Dream with us about the future of digital spaces—spoiler: it’s all about respect and inclusivity!
Our panelists will talk all about how they work towards safety in the ever-changing world of online harassment laws. Get the scoop on tools to combat sexism and create inclusive spaces. Don’t miss this discussion as we empower you to make online spaces positive and welcoming.
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Sunday, March 24 at 11AM PT
Dreaming of Intersectional Feminist Healthcare
Join us for an insightful conversation shaping the future of compassionate and inclusive healthcare.
We’re diving into the world of feminist, anti-oppressive care and questioning its presence in our medical system. From exploring the power of a holistic healing to innovative practices challenging the medical industrial complex, our panelists will be dreaming up a future that considers all identities when approaching your health and well being.
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Wednesday, March 27 at 6PM PT
The Role of Joy in Healing
Ready to welcome joy as a tool towards healing?
In this panel we’re exploring the transformative power of joy in healing ! Discover the significance of both individual and collective joy in the healing journey and why it’s important. Our panelists will challenge the narrow association of catharsis with anger or sadness to welcome the cathartic nature of joy.
Join us as we reimagine healing beyond the notion of brokenness, embracing joy as an integral part of the journey.
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Thursday, March 28 at 6PM PT
Problematic Media Part 2: Reality TV Edition
We’re gonna get real about reality television!
Whether its for the escapism or thriving on other people’s drama we’ll be unpacking the appeal (and the dark side) of reality TV! What draws individuals to participate in these shows and are they truly consenting to the storytelling created by producers for the sake of ratings? Explore the unsettling acceptance of panopticism as we watch real people share intimate moments on shows like Love Island, Love is Blind, and The Bachelor and how this blurs the lines of privacy, altering our perception of personal boundaries.
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Friday March 29 at 6PM PT
D&D 101: It’s More Than A Game!
Calling all D&D newbies this panel is for you!
Discover the basics of D&D, unraveling the intricacies of gameplay from character development to campaigns and Dungeon Mastering. Explore the profound impact of D&D on personal growth and healing, delving into its therapeutic qualities. Hear firsthand accounts of how the game expands communities, forging bonds beyond the tabletop. Join the discussion on fostering inclusivity within the D&D community and uncover aspirations for a more welcoming environment.
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Virtual Workshop
Here is an exciting opportunity to learn from one of Canada’s most iconic lawyers, barbara findlay. She’s known for her ground-breaking equality rights cases argued at the highest court levels in Canada and on March 30th, she’ll be sharing some critical information surrounding trans-rights in this country.
Admission to this online workshop is pay-what-you-can with the suggested donation of $10.
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Join us for an eye-opening, online workshop led by lawyer, Salal Board Member, and LGBTQIA+ activist, barbara findlay (she/her), as we delve into the broader implications of recent legislative movements in Canada.
While it may seem that Saskatchewan Premier, Scott Moe’s focus is solely on transgender rights, the reality is far more complex. Through this session, we’ll uncover how the far right’s strategic maneuvers not only endanger the rights of transgender youth but also pose a significant threat to our collective equality rights.
In this workshop, barbara will discuss:
The unprecedented risk to our equality rights, which are facing their greatest challenge in the past three decades
Understanding Charter protections and the notwithstanding clause: essential knowledge often overlooked
Examining the anti-trans movements in New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, and their widespread impact
Insight into the Saskatchewan notwithstanding clause and its implications
Envisioning the potential political landscape for future generations
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and be better equipped to advocate for inclusivity and equality for all.
Hero Forge® presents – A Courageous Coo
Saturday, March 30th | 12pm PT
Hero Forge® presents an exciting one-shot planescape adventure that starts in Sigil.
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The Players
Dungeon Master: Holly Conrad
(she/they)
Lauren Urban
(she/her)
Brian Gray
(he/they)
Vee Mus’e
(she/her)
Carolyn Page
(any pronouns)
Streaming for Survivors 2024 Schedule
Watch the (mis?)adventures of heroic characters through live D&D games, relax to chill tunes, or chat with content creators all week long. Click on the dates below to see the exciting events you can view!
D&D/TTRPG
Panels/Chatting
Video Games
Workshop
Music
Friday, March 22nd
Saturday, March 23rd
Sunday, March 24th
Monday, March 25th
Tuesday, March 26th
Wednesday, March 27th
Thursday, March 28th
Friday, March 29th
Saturday, March 30th
Streamer Toolkit
We are here to set you up with EVERYTHING that you need to ensure that your stream is a huge success. Find helpful tips, information about Salal, and all the graphics you need to make your stream a success! PLUS, get even more involved this year by becoming an Ambassador! Check out the toolkit for more info!
Ambassador Program
NEW! Streaming for Survivors now has an AMBASSADOR PROGRAM! Become an Ambassador for Streaming for Survivors by promoting the event to your communities, supporting event logistics and troubleshooting, mentoring new streamers, and more! Find more out below!
Prizes & Incentives
We couldn’t do this without you so naturally we want to share our gratitude with some exciting gifts for you and your audience. This is what you can take home this year.
Support survivors and create safer digital spaces by participating in Streaming For Survivors!
Refer other streamers for sweet rewards*
*Refer a friend! From March 23-30, if that friend goes live, you’ll be eligible to receive an Exclusive Streaming for Survivors Salal merch package! Show off the fact that you support survivors with a wicked new tote, sweater, and more!
Thank You To Our Partners
Hero Forge® is a groundbreaking, in-browser character creator with the power to bring your beloved characters to life in stunning 3D.
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting characters from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure.
™ & © Wizards of the Coast LLC
Sponsor This Event
We are so excited to work with your business to find an opportunity that supports survivors and aligns with your company’s philanthropic objectives. Not only will you be part of Salal’s mission to end sexualized violence and cultivating safety in digital spaces, your business will also reap these benefits:
- Gain valuable exposure as your brand is exposed to thousands of viewers, thanked by celebrity streamers, and featured in Salal’s month-long, multi-platform event marketing campaign. We anticipate a reach of more than 1,000,000 total viewers!
- Broaden Your Network – Streamers from across the globe participate in Streaming for Survivors. You have the opportunity to share space, connect with, and grow alongside event participants! During the event, we bounce to other streams, love a good cross-over episode and encourage guest stars!
- Client Cultivation – Viewers aren’t the only way to grow your audience! By offering prizes and game changing incentives you can get your products (physical or digital!) into the hands of potential customers.
See the different opportunities for you to invest in supporting survivors of sexualized violence by reviewing our sponsorship package for our third annual Streaming for Survivors event in March 2024!