{"id":9776,"date":"2017-09-29T14:59:57","date_gmt":"2017-09-29T18:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leaf.ca\/?p=9776"},"modified":"2020-10-22T22:54:56","modified_gmt":"2020-10-23T02:54:56","slug":"leaf-national-persons-day-event","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.leaf.ca\/fr\/news\/leaf-national-persons-day-event\/","title":{"rendered":"LEAF National Persons Day Event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leaf.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/persons-day-banner-1-1024x240.png\" alt=\"Persons Day Event\" class=\"wp-image-9757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leaf.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/persons-day-banner-1-1024x240.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.leaf.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/persons-day-banner-1-620x145.png 620w, https:\/\/www.leaf.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/persons-day-banner-1-768x180.png 768w, https:\/\/www.leaf.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/persons-day-banner-1.png 1399w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Please join us for a fabulous night of food, drinks and community at LEAF\u2019s Persons Day Evening Gala.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Women\u2019s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) will host the Annual Persons Day Event&nbsp;on&nbsp;<b>Thursday, October 26, 2017<\/b>&nbsp;at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.ca\/maps\/place\/Arcadian+Court\/@43.6517287,-79.383578,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x882b34ccddbe5b2b:0x296206d3450717d0!8m2!3d43.6517287!4d-79.3813893?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arcadian Court<\/a> in downtown Toronto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year will be a whole new LEAF with a dynamic, contemporary format! We\u2019ve moved from our traditional sit-down meal to a cocktail style reception with high bistro tables, a vast selection of drinks and gourmet hors d\u2019oeuvres throughout the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience a unique night of specialty cocktails, delicious culinary offerings from Oliver &amp; Bonacini, a special performance by Canada\u2019s own Sandra Shamas, and interactive activities to celebrate Persons Day and LEAF\u2019s contribution to feminist law in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This event is LEAF\u2019s largest and most important event of the year! The funds raised for LEAF at this event directly support our vital work in advancing substantive equality rights for women and girls in Canada through litigation, law reform and public education. LEAF\u2019s interventions in countless high-profile cases before the Supreme Court of Canada since 1985 have not only shaped the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms \u2013 they have shaped the national conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SPECIAL GUEST<strong><br><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The unsinkable feminist comedian, Sandra Shamas will headline the evening event, sharing her brilliant wit and candid insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leaf.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sandra_shamas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leaf.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sandra_shamas.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.leaf.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sandra_shamas-620x322.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.leaf.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sandra_shamas-768x399.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sandra Shamas;<\/strong> writer\/performer\/director\/producer has written 7 one woman shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting with My Boyfriend&rsquo;s Back &nbsp;and There&rsquo;s Gonna Be Laundry in 1987 to her latest, The Big &lsquo;What Now?&rsquo; which she presented at The Fleck Dance Theatre in Feb\/March of 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When taking time off stage, which is a lot, Shamas can be found at her home, a farm outside of Toronto, growing food in the summer, and generally doing whatever her heart desires!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EVENT REGISTRATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We welcome you to review our registration package&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/myleaf.leaf.ca\/pages\/toronto-persons-day-evening-event-2017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;for registration details, sponsorship and advertising opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EVENT SPONSORSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For full details on sponsorship opportunities, please download our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leaf.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/LEAF_Sponsorship_Package_080117_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sponsorship Package<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to <strong><a href=\"mailto:a.fleury@leaf.ca?Subject=Persons%20Day%20Event\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CONTACT US<\/a><\/strong>. 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