Dec 2nd Men’s Circle

Hi everyone,
University of Victoria SUB B027
Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱ŚANÉC Territories
University of Victoria SUB B027
Lkwungen and W̱ŚANÉC Territories

Hi everyone,
We’re starting up a new discussion group and learning opportunity. Join us this semester, starting Tuesday, to have a facilitated…
While taking a picture of someone can seem like a fun and insignificant act, these daily acts of entitlement to people’s bodies are some of the things that keep bigger acts of non-consent as the norm. It is easy and significant to ask if it’s okay if I take your picture, to listen to your answer, and respect it, to respect your self-determination. In asking for consent I am holding you as the expert of your own self. I am working to decolonize our relationship. Learning about and practicing consent is a threat to colonialism – when all bodies are valued it is no longer just white, straight, able-bodied, cisgendered bodies that are deemed worthy, valuable, and important. Practicing these small daily acts can have a big impact.
A selection of some of our favourite examples of media that examine and address gender-based violence and multiple forms of violence in empowering ways.
We’re really excited for folks to return to campus and to meet all the wonderful new folks coming to UVic (Lkwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ territories) this fall! You can find us out tabling with our special friend…
*written by Elise Fermina Freire, one of our amazing volunteers* Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about support and consent, even more so now that I am volunteering with the Anti-Violence Project (AVP). Support and…
Our team is dedicated to sharing information about AVP, as well as articles and videos around supporting survivors, promoting consent, and working to end gender-based and sexualized violence.