National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
November 25-December 6, 2018
Public Service Announcement
Release Date: November 20, 2018
November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, kicking off 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. In recognition of this time, Camosun’s Office of Student Support is hosting a number of events on campus, and invite students to both reflect on violence against women and to take action to end it.
In addition to the events listed below, flags at both Camosun campuses will be flown at half-mast on December 6, in recognition of National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Events
Consent education workshops for students
Thursday, November 29, 2018 | 9-11am | Wilna Thomas (WT) 201, Lansdowne
Thursday, November 29, 2018 | 3-5pm | Wilna Thomas (WT) 202, Lansdowne
Based on the Let’s Get Consensual project, these workshops are intended to provide participants with the education, skills, and opportunity to understand and practice consent in a supportive and sex-positive space. Workshops are open to all Camosun students and will be led by members of the UVic’s AntiViolence Project with support from the Office of Student Support.
CCFA interactive display & film series
Interactive display: December 3-7, 2018 | all day | Alan Batey Library & Learning Commons (LLC) Foyer, Lansdowne
Film series: December 3, 5, and 6, 2018 | 12:30-2pm | Alan Batey Library & Learning Commons (LLC) 151, Lansdowne
The Camosun College Faculty Association (CCFA) will have an interactive art installation on display at Lansdowne LLC from Dec 3-7. The CCFA will also host three film screenings on the topic of gender-based violence.
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
– vigil & resource booth
Vigil: Thursday, December 6, 2018 | 2:30pm | Na'tsa'maht, Lansdowne
Resource booth: Thursday, December 6, 2018 | 2:30-4:30pm | Fisher Bldg, Foyer, Lansdowne
December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada. Established in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada, this day marks the anniversary of the murders in 1989 of 14 young women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal. The Camosun College Student Society, and Office of Student Support have organized a vigil on December 6 at 2:30, providing an opportunity for the college community to come together in remembrance and support of everyone affected by gender-based violence.
Camosun's student wellness ambassadors will also host a booth in the Fisher Building foyer, with resources from local support organizations working to eliminate violence against women in our community.
National Day of Remembrance Library resources
The library has developed an online resource list which represents a sampling of scholarly, creative, and activist resources related to violence against women and gender-based violence.
As well, there will be ressource displays at both the Lansdowne and Interurban Libraries with books and DVDs.
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Office of Student Support
Camosun's Office of Student Support works collaboratively with students, staff, faculty and community partners to promote a safe and inclusive environment for the growth and development of all Camosun students.
Last updated: December 4, 2018 9:29 am
