Niagara College

As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Niagara College is partnering with Birchway Niagara, Gillian’s Place, and CFUW Welland and District to present a 1.5-hour interactive workshop exploring the manosphere, gender-based stereotypes, and their connections to gender-based violence.

The workshop will introduce participants to the manosphere and examine how online content and messaging can shape attitudes about gender, relationships, consent, and violence. Participants will explore how harmful gender norms and beliefs can contribute to gender-based violence, while also discussing opportunities to challenge these messages, promote healthy relationships, and build safer, more respectful communities.

The session is designed to encourage open discussion, critical thinking, and meaningful reflection, with a focus on prevention and practical strategies for recognizing and challenging harmful attitudes and behaviours.

About Birchway Niagara
Birchway Niagara is a local non-profit organization supporting women and children in South Niagara experiencing violence through safe shelter, outreach services, and community education. Birchway Niagara’s Prevention and Public Education program works to prevent gender-based violence by building awareness, promoting healthy relationships, and engaging communities in conversations about consent, power, and respect.

About Gillian’s Place
Gillian’s Place provides safe, supportive, and confidential services to women and their children experiencing abuse in North and West Niagara. Through shelter, counselling, outreach, and community education, Gillian’s Place works to support survivors and prevent gender-based violence.

About CFUW
The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) is a national, non-partisan organization committed to improving the status of women and girls through advocacy, education, and community engagement. CFUW members work to promote equity, equality, and opportunities for women and girls in Canada and around the world.

This event is open to Niagara College employees and students only.

Please note that this event is in person only and will be held at the Niagara College Daniel J. Patterson (Niagara-on-the-Lake) Campus. The room location will be shared following registration. To register, click here.