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Consent at Trent, Peterborough, ON (2025)

03/14/2023

Are you hoping to relieve some stress before exam season? Do you want to chat about some strategies to practice self-care this exam season?
If so, stop by our Self-Care Resource Table! On Wednesday, March 22nd from 11am to 1pm we will be in the Otonabee College foyer!
We look forward to seeing you there!

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12/01/2022

Monday, December 6th is the National Day for Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Come by our table in the OC Foyer from 11:00 am -2:00 pm to honour the day. Join us to connect, contribute to our community art piece, or collect a candle to light in honour of women who have lost their lives.

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11/22/2022

We’re partnering with Student Accessibility Services for an upcoming event! Consent and Communication: a discussion on dating, boundaries and healthy relationships.

Tuesday December 6 from 2:30-3:30pm. In-person at Blackburn Hall room 135.

Hosted by the Social Association for Autistic Students (SAFAS), during their weekly drop-in group. No registration required, but the event is designated for students on the autism spectrum.

Sarah will provide a short introduction on consent culture and Consent at Trent’s services and then she’ll be answering questions and facilitating an informal discussion. There will be options to ask questions anonymously.

Please let us know if you have any questions or accessibility requests!

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11/18/2022

Join us on November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and Day 1 of the 16 Days of Activism. We will be joining Durham College and Ontario Tech University for a cross campus panel discussion on Intersectionality and Gender-based violence. This panel will discuss the need for intersectionality as a framework for addressing and preventing gender-based violence and how to meet the needs of survivors in our communities. See the link in our bio to register for the Zoom event.

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign to promote strategies we can prevent and eliminate gender-based violence in our communities and around the world. The 16 days run from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, until December 10th, Human Rights Day.

Follow along throughout the 16 days for more information and tangible ways you can take action to end gender-based violence and support survivors in our community.

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11/17/2022

Calling Trent Symons students! Does your student research touch on topics related to gender studies or gender-based violence? Would you like to share that research with community members? Here’s your chance! As part of their 16 days of activism campaign KSAC and KWIC are looking to highlight Trent student researchers on social media and through a panel discussion happening on the Trent Symons campus November 30th. Email jenright@kawarthasac.ca to ask questions or sign on to participate! [id: pink and white megaphone projecting a pink sound wave with pink and black text and the kawartha sexual assault centre logo in the bottom right corner.]

09/06/2022

Drop-in for our Pizza and Poster making event! Join us in making posters and buttons for the upcoming Take Back the Night march! Pizza, poster and button making supplies provided.

Join us any time between 2-5pm on Tuesday, September 13th in the Great Hall in Champlain College!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

For more info on Take Back the Night see the last post on our grid.

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09/06/2022

Join us at Take Back the Night “Rising Stronger Together” hosted by the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre and the Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle!

The rally and March is happening Thursday, September 15th starting at 6 pm at the Silver Bean Cafe in Downtown Peterborough/Nogojiwanong. Swipe through to see the walking route for this year’s march! For more info follow along with and .

If you are new to Take Back the Night, it is an annual international event with the mission of ending sexual and gender-based violence in all it’s forms. Hope to see you there!

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Image 2: map of downtown Peterborough with the walking route for take back the night march traced in red]

09/01/2022

The Rainbow Unicorn Party is back back back again! We are here in person celebrating everyBODY. Join Consent at Trent, Black Student Support and Out on Campus in celebrating all genders, all sexualities and all bodies with cake, crafts, photobooth and plenty of unicorn goodies.

Happening Wednesday, September 7th from 1-2:30 pm at the Champlain Beach.

We are excited to see you there!

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08/25/2022

Want to learn more about Consent? Want to brush up on your communication skills? What to gain more knowledge about sexual violence prevention and support? You can take our Consent Education course on Blackboard!

Check out videos and resources about Consent and communication skills, Sexual Violence, Bystander Intervention, Support Services, and so much more.

This course is open to all Trent students, staff and faculty. It includes 4 modules that participants can complete at their own pace.

Visit our the link in our bio to self-enrol today!

Complete the Course by September 30th and email your certificate to consent@trentu.ca to be entered into a draw to win $100 Trent Cash!

Thank you for supporting your community and yourself by learning more!

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08/22/2022

Join us in building a culture of consent on campus! Check out this video to learn what we mean by a “culture of consent” and how you can get involved!

07/15/2022

Join us for our second STEPS (Skills to Enhance Peer Support) workshop of the summer, How to Support a Friend.

This workshop will explore knowledge and skills needed to respond to disclosures of sexual and gender-based violence in a good way. This will include strategies to practice care and what resources are available both on and off campus. Swipe for feedback from past participants!  
To register for FREE visit your Student Experience Portal at trentu.ca/sep.

See information below for all upcoming summer STEPS workshop dates!

How to Support a Friend who has Experienced Sexual Violence Summer 2022 Workshop: July 20 1:00 - 3:00 pm on Zoom

Active Listening and Conflict Resolution: Summer 2022 Workshop: July 22 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on Zoom

Respecting Individuals and Supporting Equity: Summer 2022 Workshop: August 9 1:00 - 3:00 pm on Zoom

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Image 1: Blue splotchy background with white circles behind yellow and white text. Text reads: Skills to Enhance Peer Support upcoming workshop: How to Support a Friend and Handle Disclosures. July 20 1 to 3 pm on zoom. Register at Trent.ca/sep (click on the events tab)
Image 2: Blue splotchy background with white circles and text bubbles in front. Black and yellow text reads: feedback from previous participants. “Through this workshop I gained some very helpful suggestions/tips on how I can best support people who disclose” and “I really enjoyed this workshop! Although on zoom, I still felt listened to and connected easily with the facilitator and other participants”.
Image 3: Blue splotchy background with white circles and text bubbles in front. Black and yellow text reads: feedback from previous participants. "My biggest take away from this workshop is that being a listening ear is key and to ensure that I also have supports when supporting my peers" and “I learned that it is important to give the individual their power back by letting them make choices and decisions. That was pretty powerful”.

07/06/2022

Join us for our upcoming Bystander Intervention Workshop! This workshop is one of five STEPS (Skills to Enhance Peer Support) workshops you can take to earn a certificate!

In this interactive workshop we will explore knowledge and skills needed to intervene in instances of violence. Come out to learn strategies to practice community care and safety! Looking forward to seeing you there.  
To register for FREE visit your Student Experience Portal at trentu.ca/sep.

See information below for all summer STEPS workshop dates!

1. Bystander Intervention Summer 2022 Workshop: July 12 1:00 - 3:00 pm on Zoom

2. How to Support a Friend who has Experienced Sexual Violence Summer 2022 Workshop: July 20 1:00 - 3:00 pm on Zoom

3. Active Listening and Conflict Resolution: Summer 2022 Workshop: July 22 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on Zoom

4. Livingworks START Su***de Response Training Summer 2022 Workshop: July 5 9:00 am on Zoom

5. Respecting Individuals and Supporting Equity: Summer 2022 Workshop: August 9 1:00 - 3:00 pm on Zoom

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04/28/2022

Congratulations on the end of exam season! Reminder that we are here to support you throughout the year. To reach out for support connect through the link in our bio or send an email to consent@trentu.ca. You are not alone.

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04/03/2022

As the semester ends and exams start it can be pretty stressful! Here is your reminder to take a self-care moment today. If you need a bit of inspiration why not make it fun through a game of Bingo. Use ours or create your own with the blank sheet on the second page!

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04/01/2022

April is sexual assault awareness month. The goal is to create public awareness of sexual assault and educate communities to create greater change. This years theme is 'building safe online spaces together'.

Sexual assault can happen anywhere, online spaces are being used more and more prevalently, it is important to work toward creating safety in all spaces.

If you ever need support reach out to Consent at Trent at Consent@trentu.ca
Or you can report online sexual harassment at www.cybertip.ca

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03/31/2022

Today we celebrate all the trans, non-binary, Two-spirit people in our community and beyond along with all of their accomplishments.

We recommit to challenging transphobia and working to create safer communities for trans folks at Trent and beyond!

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03/24/2022

Indigi-Q***r and Two Spirit Allyship Workshop facilitated by Teddy Syrette. Offered by the Office of Student Affairs and First Peoples House of Learning

This online workshop will provide resources and information when it comes learning to understanding 2Spirit and gender diverse experiences and histories. This workshop is built specifically with allies in mind and is a great space to enhance the learning already received from Positive Space workshops.

Meet with us over Zoom on March 29 from 1:30-3:00 pm. The link to register is here or available at trentu.ca/sep

https://trentu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kdeirpz0sEtfaDp-HPJYIBTtMnvvJnh-4

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03/23/2022

Saying no is a key component to maintaining your boundaries. Saying no and maintaining your boundaries are healthy and are a great way of protecting your mental health. Go ahead and say no. And accept and appreciate when others tell you no.
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