Niagara College recognizes November as Woman Abuse Prevention Month, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities Office is encouraging students to take part in programming.
Violence against women in Canada is a pervasive issue, impacting people across backgrounds and settings. Awareness is essential to pave the way toward a safer and more inclusive society for all. This month of significance is an opportunity to unite to help end violence against women in our communities.
- One woman or girl is killed every 48 hours in Canada (Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability, 2022)
- 65 per cent of people in Canada know a woman who has experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse (Canadian Women’s Foundation, 2023).
- Indigenous women and girls are 12 times more likely to be murdered or missing than any other women in Canada, and 16 times more likely than white women (National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, 2019).
Art Contest
Throughout November, Consent is Key is hosting an art contest to raise awareness about gender-based violence. Students are invited to create a piece of art in any format (visual art, written art, performing arts, social media graphics) that touches on a theme related to gender-based violence.
Two winners will be selected, earning a $50 gift card each and having their artwork featured online @consentiskeync and in future campaigns.
All submissions are due by November 30 at 8 p.m. To enter, complete this Form.
SVPRC meet & greet: Nov. 4 and 6
Meet the Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Coordinator and learn more about the Consent is Key campaign! Drop into the Wellness Lounges on November 4 at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and November 6 at the Welland Campus between 1 to 3 p.m.
How to Be a GBV Ally: Nov. 10
Become an ally to those who have been subjected to gender-based violence and learn how to speak up, with, and for people experiencing harm, violence, and oppression.
Join the SVPRC in this virtual session on November 10 from 3 to 4 p.m. Register here.
November 25
This day is recognized as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women as the start of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, ending on Human Rights Day (Dec.10).
Movie Screening: A Better Man – Nov. 28
A Better Man offers a fresh and nuanced look at the healing and revelation that can happen for everyone involved when men take responsibility for their abuse. It also empowers audience members to play new roles in challenging domestic violence, whether it’s in their own relationships or as part of a broader movement for social change.
Join us for a free movie night on November 28 at 6:30 p.m. in AH 141 the Welland Campus.
Consent is Key
We are all expected to practice consent: with partners, dates, friends, colleagues… and anyone that crosses our path. Consent promotes wellness, respect, understanding and it’s the law.
Consent is one of the ways to prevent sexual violence. The ongoing Consent is Key campaign provides our college community with awareness and events on topics related to sexual violence prevention. The Consent is Key website offers a number of services to anyone impacted by sexual and/or gender-based violence, including resources, how to file a complaint and how to get help or support.
Learn more at niagaracollege.ca/consentiskey
