2024 Advancing Post-Traumatic Growth Event
OPP Commissioner Carrique
Commissioner Thomas W. B. Carrique , who serves as the 15th commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), will provide the opening remarks for this year’s Event.
Rama Police Service Ceremonial Drum
We are honoured that the Rama Police Service Ceremonial Drum will be again joining our opening ceremonies for our 2024 Event.
Hank Idsinga
Badge of Life Canada is proud to announce that Mr. Hank Idsinga will be the Keynote Speaker at this year’s event at Horseshoe Resort in Ontario.
Hank Idsinga is a highly respected figure in Canadian law enforcement with a career spanning 34 years in the Toronto Police Service. He spent the first 15 years of his career in Divisional work before moving to the Homicide Squad in 2005 as a Detective. In 2011, he was promoted to Detective Sergeant, and in 2018, he took on the role of Inspector in charge of the Homicide Squad.
He is best known for his role as the major case manager in the investigation into serial killer Bruce McArthur. This high-profile case was a significant part of his career, and his work on it was widely recognized.
After retiring from the police service in 2024, he joined Global News radio on Global News Toronto as a regular commentator on crime issues. He is also an instructor at Humber College in Toronto, teaching in the Forensic Identification pillar.
Hank is renowned for his extensive and impactful experience in law enforcement and his dedication to mental health advocacy within the First Responders community. His insights will contribute to your understanding and advancement of post-traumatic growth.
Renewal and Empowerment: Navigating the Path to Post-Traumatic Growth
Our third annual “Advancing Post-Traumatic Growth Event” will be held at the Horseshoe Resort in Oro-Medonte (Ontario) from October 16-18, 2024. For this year’s Event, Badge of Life Canada brings together a distinguished group of professionals dedicated to the mental health and wellbeing of Canadian Public Safety Personnel. Featuring experts from Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), alongside leading psychologists, psychotherapists and occupational therapists (OT), discussion will delve into comprehensive approaches for addressing operational stress injuries including post-traumatic stress and suicidal ideation. This multifaceted discussion aims to equip leaders of Canadian Public Safety organizations with knowledge, tools, and hope for navigating the challenges of operational stress injuries. Join us for an engaging and insightful day focused on achieving healthy living and post-traumatic growth.
Registration will be on the 16th of October and the Event begins on the 17th.
Further information is provided below, as well as a registration link.
Details about the various presenters and panelists can be seen by clicking HERE.
The registration includes workshops and meals.
Payments will be accepted via the Stripe payment system.
See the the daily Event Agenda.
Our 2024 Event online auction is now live.
Click on the picture (above) or the button (below) to go to the auction website.
Good luck and thank you for your support.
Various presenters and panelists can be seen by clicking HERE or on the picture below.
Heartfelt thanks to our incredible Sponsors – Your support truly makes a difference.
We are thrilled and deeply appreciative to have these remarkable Sponsors by our side, championing our upcoming Event. Their unwavering support fuels our mission, and we are proud to be associated with them. Click on their logos below to explore more about their impactful work.
Platinum
Co-Operators
Gold
Paris to Ancaster Bicycle Race
Silver
QDZ Enterprises Ltd
Silver
Dependable Truck & Tank
Silver
Hamilton Police Association
Bronze
Dalton & Associates
For our 2024 Event, there are sponsorship opportunities available. You can support by making monetary gifts or providing relevant marketing materials that will be given to our participants.
For more information on this opportunity, please click HERE to download our sponsorship package or contact Laura directly at Laura@badgeoflifecanada.org.
Please forward this information to anybody you know that may be willing to sponsor our Event.
