Events

Using the latest research, this workshop will begin to uncover how mainstream pornography changes our thought patterns by what it teaches us - both consciously and unconsciously, and we will discuss what’s needed to ethically consume pornographic content. FYI – in this workshop, we will not show explicit photos or videos, but will discuss these themes from an academic lens; including a brief history of how pornography creation and consumption has changed over time.

Ever wonder how social media fuels the fight for gender equity, as well as the fight against inclusion and integrity for all? In this workshop we will use real-life examples to understand how social media can manipulate us into interacting within a social media echo chamber, and how that can change our way of thinking, for better and worse, regarding our views on sexual and gender-based violence.

So many of our personal interactions happen online (especially now with Covid), including our intimate interactions. This raises the question of how do we navigate consent within digital spaces? This workshop will unpack the ways in which social media and other forms of technology impact our relationships, & through honest and shame-free conversations, participants will learn about consent with respect to sharing nude photos, experiencing online harassment, and more.

What does it mean to be a male ally? In this workshop, participants will learn about the process of allyship, including understanding our own power and privilege; & we will unpack the role that men have to play in ending sexual and gender-based violence. Participants will also learn tangible steps they can use to support survivors of sexual violence.

Please join us for this live webinar! Elder Myeengun Henry, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, is Anishinaabe and a member from Deshkan Ziibiing. He is a former Chief of The Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and current elected Band Councilor. Myeengun is a traditional medicine healer and ceremony conductor, providing strategic leadership to University of Waterloo Faculty of Health in response to the Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action.

This workshop will discuss the ways society views sexual violence and gender-based violence, and how those views are often harmful, inaccurate of the facts, and are also responsible for creating significant barriers to prevention and response.

In this workshop we’ll discuss the origins of PRIDE, and unpack the many layers that led to today's celebrations/honoring of PRIDE. And, we’ll talk about the power imbalance inherent in any conversation about whether or not to even have a PRIDE month. In doing so, we will attempt to finally put an end to the question; "BUT WHEN IS STRAIGHT PRIDE MONTH?".

This workshop is hosted by the University of Waterloo Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office in collaboration with the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region as part of Consent Week at the University of Waterloo.

Join us for a 6-week closed group that will be a mix of psycho-education, processing and skills development for survivors of sexual violence. Open to women-identified, non-binary and gender non-conforming students at University of Waterloo.

Join us for a 6-week closed group that will be a mix of psycho-education, processing and skills development for survivors of sexual violence. Open to women-identified, non-binary and gender non-conforming students at University of Waterloo.