Joint Media Release: Building Awareness, Reducing Stigma: Human Trafficking Town Hall Coming to Saugeen First Nation

A free event open to all community members creating a safe and welcoming space to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and connect people with local supports and resources.
Logos for Grey Bruce CSWBP Community Safety & Well-Being Planning and Mino Bimaadsawin Health Centre.

Saugeen First Nation’s Mino Bimaadsawin Health Centre, in partnership with the Grey Bruce Community Safety & Well-Being Plan (CSWBP) and partners, invites community members to attend a Human Trafficking Awareness Town Hall on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with a complimentary dinner provided before the evening program begins. The event is free and open to all community members, with door prizes available throughout the evening and no registration required.

Human trafficking can affect people of all ages, backgrounds, and communities. This town hall will create a safe and welcoming space to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and connect people with local supports and resources.

Speakers and Activities

Participants will hear from:

  • Survivors sharing their lived experiences and journeys of resilience.
  • Police representatives discussing trafficking trends and warning signs.
  • Community organizations providing information, resources, and support services.

This event reflects a shared regional commitment to preventing human trafficking through education, collaboration, and survivor-informed, culturally safe approaches.

Event Details

  • Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
  • Time: Doors and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Event until 9:00 p.m.
  • Who Should Attend: Community members, youth, parents, caregivers, educators, service providers, and anyone interested in learning more

Together, we can raise awareness, support survivors, and build safer communities.

What is the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWBP) Grey-Bruce?  

Community Safety and Well Being Planning helps organizations improve the things that keep us healthy, happy, and safe. Together, we use research to create solutions focused on education, health care, food, housing, income, crime, and belonging. Building a safe, welcoming community requires preventing issues before they escalate and bringing together community members, service providers, and partners to support long-term well-being.

The ongoing work of CSWBP is supported by an advisory committee representing over 78 partners from across Bruce and Grey who are working together to address crime prevention by investing in social development, prevention, and risk interventions. This upstream preventative model focuses on creating protective factors that make individuals less vulnerable to crime and victimization.

For more information, contact: 

Nicole Griffin
Communication Manager
County of Bruce
226-668-5969

Justine Kaufman 
Communications Specialist 
Saugeen First Nation
519-385-0377