Last Men’s Circle of the fall semester is November 30th
The last Men’s Circle of the semester is coming up on November 30th and we would love it if you joined us…
The Blog
“Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminism” is violence
Dear campus community… If you haven’t yet found out, over the past year there has been, and continues to be, violence on campus targeting transwomen and transfeminine folks in particular, as well as other 2spirit and trans people, and sex workers…
Use the Right Words: media reporting on sexual violence in canada
Farrah Khan is coming to UVic to say all the brilliant things about how we keep building a stronger culture of consent on campus and beyond and she is, among many other things, one of the founders and creators of “Use the Right Words”…
Some social media soundbites from “We Begin by Listening”
The day that Farrah Khan spoke at UVic there were quite a few tweets and grams and we thought we would collect some here for future reference. Proud of @farrah_khan who's the keynote speaker at 3 BC…
We’re hiring a Sexualized Violence Policy Advisor
Wanna help us advise UVic on the creation of the university’s Sexualized Violence Policy? We’re hiring someone to work with us for 10-15 hours a week until July 2017 while the policy is created. Current…
Farrah Khan at the University of Victoria
A night of poetry, and discussion about community care, accountability, building consent culture and resisting violence with Farrah Khan and …
Keynote talk by Farrah Khan
We are so excited that Farrah Khan is speaking soon! On Wednesday, September 28th, Khan will be presenting at the UVic Farquhar Auditorium with opening presentations by Anne-Bernice Thomas and Jeremy Loveday…
Our first fall workshops are complete
Our first week of workshops was a success and we look forward to many more workshops and meeting more of the people in our community who are wanting to deepen their understanding and practice of consent, support and so much more…
Come find us!
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…
Greetings International Students
We’re tabling today in MacLaurin A-wing – come say hi and find out about all of the cool things…
Volunteer training applications due Sept 19, 2016
Interested in volunteering with AVP? Here is your chance! We have an amazing volunteer training lined up for 2016 that will cover topics such as consent, colonization, systemic violence, sex positivity, bystander intervention, creative resistance,…
Public Relations (Outreach) Coordinator Job Posting
Please share widely! AVP is hiring an Outreach Coordinator (job description attached). This is a one year term position with 20-25 hours per week. Posting closes at 3pm Tuesday Aug 23rd, 2016; Interviews to be held…
Trans-exclusion is violent
Hello community members, As an organization we are enraged, heartbroken, and ashamed regarding the atrocious amount of violence that has been, and continues to be targeted towards trans women and transfeminine folks on campus and…
Consultation for “Sexualized Violence Programs and Policy Review”
Hi folks, The stuff below the hearts might be hard, especially for survivors/people who have supported survivors. I’m leaving lots of space so you can scroll down to read if you want to continue. It…
Debating disclosure: another form of silencing
There have been some ideas circulating in the media. Let’s push back on the idea that folks who witness a disclosure have any right to question the validity of the trauma that person has carried and chosen to release…