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Sexual Violence Awareness
Bow Valley College is committed to increasing awareness of sexual violence and supporting a culture of respect. There are different participation and learning opportunities for students, staff, and faculty to promote awareness of sexual violence. This includes learning more about available on- and off-campus supports, exploring how to support those who have been impacted by sexual violence and looking at how you can be a part of supporting culture of consent at Bow Valley College.
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Upcoming Events
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign dedicated to ending gender-based violence. This campaign began in 1991 through the Center for Women’s Global Leadership (CWGL) at their first Women’s Global Leadership Institute.
The campaign begins on November 25th on the International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women and ends on Dec 10 on International Human Rights Day.
In order to challenge and confront the issue of gender-based violence, we must also acknowledge the intersections it has with other forms of oppression, and discrimination such as race, ability, gender and sexual identity. To make change, we must address all areas of discrimination and oppression that occur in our society which are at the root of gender-based violence.
Each day of the campaign will feature a specific topic relating to gender-based violence. You will have the opportunity to learn, engage, attend, participate, and support.
Click here to learn more about how you can participate.
Questions? Contact Erin Kordich at svra@bowvalleycollege.ca
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 2022, marks 33 years since 13 female students and one female administrator at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal were killed in an act of gender-based violence in 1989.
Across Canada, we seek to remember and honour those women. In remembrance and recognition of these women, we also seek to come together, create dialogue and generate action in the effort to support women and end violence.
What is happening on campus:
- Moose Hide Campaign Awareness Booths
Come and learn about the Moose Hide Campaign and Bow Valley College’s role as an Ambassador Campus for the campaign and receive a Moose Hide pin.
The Campaign recognizes that any form of violence is never okay, regardless of gender.
It began with Paul Lacerte and his daughter Raven, from Carrier First Nation, to bring awareness and address the disproportionate numbers of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in our country.
While the campaign focuses on engaging men and boys to be a part of addressing the issue of violence against women and girls, we can all be a part of taking a stand against violence and create communities of respect and caring.
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December 2, 2022 from 11am to 1pm
South Campus, 2nd Floor Market Area
North Campus, 3rd floor out front of the Intercultural CentreDecember 6, 2022 from 11am-1pm
North Campus, 3rd floor out front of the Intercultural Centre
- Sharing Circle and Tobacco Tie Making with Elder Charlotte McLeod
Join the Iniikokaan Centre and Elder Charlotte McLeod for a sharing circle on supporting women and ending violence, Elder Charlotte will lead us through a Tobacco Tying ceremony during this session.
When: December 6, 2022 from 10:00am
Who: All Bow Valley College Students, Staff and Faculty
Where: In-person at the Iniikokaan Centre (no registration required)
*Smudge Kits available for Indigenous Students
- Candle Making and Reflection
Join Bow Valley College and SABVC to come together, write a message of support, and have a discussion on addressing gender-based violence.
Activities: candle making, Worry Doll making and self-care kits.
Food and refreshments provided.
When: December 6, 2022 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Who: All Bow Valley College Students, Staff and Faculty
Where: In-person in Room S2041 (South campus, 2nd floor) – no registration required.
Questions? Contact Erin Kordich at svra@bowvalleycollege.ca
Online Trainings on Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence:
About: Bow Valley College has developed a training to inform and empower students, staff and faculty to receive and respond supportively to disclosures of sexual violence.
For Students:
Training Name: Supporting Disclosures of Sexual Violence Training – Students
Where: D2L Brightspace
About: This training has been developed to inform students about what sexual violence and consent are, develop knowledge and skills in how to support someone who has disclosed sexual violence on-campus and provide resource information.
How to Register: Self-registration.
Read the instructions on how to register
For Staff and Faculty:
Training Name: Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence - Staff
Where: D2L Brightspace
About: This training has been developed to inform staff and faculty about what sexual violence is and develop knowledge and skills in how to support a learner who has disclosed sexual violence and provide resource information.
How to Register: Self-registration.
Read the instructions on how to register
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Request a Workshop
Click on the link below to find a list of available workshops that can be delivered to student, staff and faculty.
Custom or adapted workshops can be requested for students, staff and faculty to meet a variety of needs, learning objectives and time constraints for your department, class, club or team.
To book, request or learn more about our workshops, please contact the Sexual Violence Response Advisor at svra@bowvalleycollege.ca
