Upcoming Education & Awareness Initiatives
All individuals of the community can assist with educating others in the community to provide a safe work environment by:
- Modeling healthy and respectful behavior in all relationships at the University;
- Speaking out against any observed instances of sexual or gender-based harassment or violence and encouraging reporting as necessary; and
- Promoting and educating around safe disclosure processes
Bystander Training:
StMU offers bringing in the Bystander (BITB) several times throughout the year as a prevention program based on the concept that all community members have a role to play in ending incivility, harassment, violence and discrimination. The important role that a bystander has in intervention is the basis for this unique and effective program.
The program helps participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to identify and safely intervene before, during and after instances of risky behaviors.
Consent Awareness Week:
Student-led daily opportunities to engage with the community around consent awareness.
Gender Equality Week:
The fourth week of September is Gender Equality Week in Canada, a time to highlight progress made to advance gender equality, celebrate women’s achievements, and reaffirm Canada’s commitment to closing persistent gender gaps that hold too many back. Gender Equality Week was created through Bill C-309, the Gender Equality Week Act, which became law on June 21, 2018.
From November 25 to December 10, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence are a time to both reflect on violence against women and to take action to end it.
Mental Health:
Focus on men’s mental health throughout the year, including large and targeted ways to connect.