Announcements & Events
Mar. 11: Understanding Consent in Romantic Relationships at UTSG: An Intercultural Workshop from International Student Connect and COSTI
Join International Student Connect, COSTI Immigrant Services, the Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Centre, and the Centre for International Experience for an informative workshop on the important role and nuances of consent in romantic relationships. We will explore methods to communicate clearly, set healthy boundaries, and understand cultural cues, while also learning tips to recognize verbal and nonverbal signals as part of practicing enthusiastic, informed, and ongoing consent. This event is intended for international students but is open to all. Snacks will be provided!
Feb. 14 – Mar. 14: UTM’s Connection Corner
Create, Connect, and Support your Wellness Journey We’re so excited to be launching an in-person peer drop-in program at UTM! Connection Corner is a welcoming drop-in space for UTM students to take a break, connect with peers, and engage in intentional self-care activities. We’ll be hosting 3 sessions this term, all held in DV2220: Drop-by during your free time – no is registration required but if you would like to be sent email reminders you can use the form below. These sessions are designed to provide a supportive, inclusive environment where students can unwind, reflect, and build a sense of…
Feb. 14: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Memorial at UTSC
Join us at UTSC on Friday, Feb. 14, for a memorial for all missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. We’ll meet from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. in the Catalyst Centre for this facilitated session of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)’s Faceless Doll Project. What is the Faceless Doll Project? The Faceless Doll Project is a hands-on community engagement workshop where participants will create unique, faceless felt dolls, intended to represent more than 500 missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Through facilitated discussion and art, participants will learn about ongoing violence against Indigenous women and girls,…
Feb. 12: Phulkari Art Workshop at UTM
Join us at UTM for an immersive workshop where you’ll explore the intricate motifs of phulkari and create your own unique textile art piece. Phulkari is the art of folk embroidery consisting of floral and geometric designs. Historically found in the Punjab and Northern regions in both Pakistan and India, the word “Phulkari” is derived from two Sanskrit words, phul (meaning flower) and kari (meaning to work), thus it means to do flower work. Participants will learn the skills needed for this beautiful embroidery and also delve into the rich history and cultural significance of phulkari. Participants will use colors…
Feb. 10: Art of Self-Regard: Card-Making Workshop at UTM
“The transformation of silence into language and action is an act of self-revelation.”-Audre Lorde Join us for this free, 2-hour facilitated session at UTM. Participants will engage in therapeutic, mixed media card-marking and writing designed to us connect more deeply with ourselves. In this intimate session, participants will explore the meditative art of watercolour painting while crafting nature-centered, personalized cards (1-3), each one a reflection of self-compassion. Within the cards, participants will write letters addressed to themselves engaging with a simple but profound question posed by writer and activist, Audre Lorde: “What do you need to say?” The card-making process…
Call for Graduate Student Consultations: Have Your Say & Create a Culture of Consent on Campus
Help Us Build an Asynchronous Online Module for Graduate Students The Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Centre (the Centre) at UofT is in the process of designing an asynchronous module for graduate students, and we want to hear from you! We are looking for interested graduate students at UofT who are available to provide feedback on the module in a group-setting. We are especially interested in engaging with participants who have TA, lab-supervisor, or course instructor experience, and would like to speak with a mix of master’s and doctoral students. You will be required to complete our current online for students in-advance of the session. This consultation group…
Crafternoon Tea at UTM: Winter 2025
Crafternoon Tea is back at UTM in 2025! Join us each month for crafts, snacks, and tea or coffee. These sessions are free and open to students, staff, and faculty at U of T. Register in advance to get reminders and suggest future crafts, limited drop-in space is available. We’ll meet in-person DV 3138.
Winter 2025: The SVPS Centre’s Drop-In Student Lounge at UTSG
A Weekly Support Group From Our Peer Support Team All students are invited to join our weekly in-person peer drop-in programming at our UTSG office! Our new date for the Winter 2025 semester is Wednesday from 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the Gerstein Library, B139, and snacks will be provided. Through weekly activities, students will get creative, relax, make friends, and learn something new about themselves through gentle discussion and art. This is a safe and welcoming space for all, organized by the SVPS Centre’s peer support team. No registration is required, and we welcome all questions, suggestions, and feedback…
Jan. 31 – Feb. 14: Healing Hearts Survivor Group: Somatic Practices
Healing Hearts is a support group for people of all genders who have had an experience of sexual violence or harassment. These gatherings offer a space to connect with your body’s wisdom, cultivate deeper awareness, and engage in healing somatic practices through embodied movement. This term, we’ll be meeting in the Multi-Faith Centre, Room KP207. Programming will include QiGong from 9:30 – 10:30, and Acudetox from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and registration is required. Please note that Healing Hearts is a closed group for survivors of sexual violence or harassment. By filling-out the form below, you’ll receive email updates about…
Jan. 21, 2025: Restorative Reading Kick-Off with the Hart House Literary and Library Committee
Our Restorative Reading book club is making a comeback this term! This year we’re partnering with the Hart House Literary and Library Committee‘s Indigenous Book Club for the first session, and we’ll follow-up with two of our own sessions all about Braiding Sweetgrass. We know it can be tough to find time and motivation to read, especially when school and work stressors are at their peak. Restorative Reading is all about building-up a community of readers who encourage each other to read when they can as a way to decompress and learn together. We also welcome members who are interested…
Crafternoon Tea at UTSC: Winter 2025
Crafternoon Tea is back in 2025! Join us each month for crafts, snacks, and tea or coffee. These sessions are free and open to students, staff, and faculty at U of T. Register in advance to get reminders and suggest future crafts, limited drop-in space is available. We’ll meet in-person once a month.
Jan. 28 – Apr. 1: Building Community Through Movement and Words at UTM
Let’s move together! Join us at UTM for three in-person sessions where participants will engage in expressive arts activities. Participants will work on their own and in a group setting where they will express themselves using movement, sound and writing. Different sessions will focus on attunement to their inner self and grounding techniques. This is an opportunity for creativity and play! These sessions will all be one hour, and are open to students, staff, and faculty at UTM. Registration is required. January 28, 2025: The Emergence of Words During Ribbon Movement March 25, 2025: The Sounds of the Rhythm Sticks…