Announcements & Events
May 14 – July 9, 2024: Summer Sessions of Crafternoon Tea at UTSG
Crafternoon Tea will continue over the summer at UTSG! Crafternoon Tea is an opportunity to disconnect in a safe, welcoming environment with snacks, tea or coffee, and (of course) crafts. 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 from 12:30 p.m. 2 p.m. ET in the Gerstein Library, Suite B139.
Comprehensive, Supportive Safety Planning Now Offered by SVPS Centre
Safety planning services for sexual violence survivors have now moved from the Community Safety Office (CSO) to the Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Centre (SVPS Centre). This move aligns with the office’s goal of providing confidential, non-judgmental, client-centred services that reduce the number of times a survivor needs to tell their stories to staff at the University. The CSO will continue to support safety planning for survivors of other forms of violence and will collaborate with the SVPS Centre on complex or high-risk cases. Community members with safety concerns are welcome to contact either service for support, and the offices…
March 8: International Women’s Day: Inspiring Inclusion
We’re joining the Multi-Faith Centre for their annual International Women’s Day event! Join us for a celebration of International Women’s Day with Indigenous Elder and Storyteller Ma-Nee Chacaby who will be joining us via zoom for storytelling while students paint what comes to mind and of heart while listening. We will also have light snacks and refreshments. This event is in collaboration with the Multi-Faith Centre and the Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Centre. Ma-Nee Chacaby is a two-spirit Ojibwa-Cree Elder. Ma-Nee identifies as two-spirit and has been an advocate and inspiration for Two-Spirit communities across Canada. She is a storyteller, artist, community…
Feb. 16: Master Date: Success and Safety with Online Dating Apps at UTSC
If you’ve spent time on Hinge, Grindr, Bumble, Her, or Tinder, this session is for you! Online dating can be tough – in this workshop with Rae Szereszewski, we’ll dig into profile creation, mindful swiping, handling rejection, and sending nudes. Register to join us in Harmony Commons at UTSC, 3300 Ellesmere Road (East of Military Trail) from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. ET. About Rae Szereszewski Rae Szereszewski is a certified sex educator and Options for Sexual Health SHEC graduate, and has a Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Apparel Design from Ryerson University. In addition to her experience as…
Jan. 30 – Apr. 2, 2024: Crafternoon Tea at UTSG
We’re excited to share that Crafternoon Tea will be back at UTSG in 2024! Crafternoon Tea is an opportunity to disconnect in a safe, welcoming environment with snacks, tea or coffee, and (of course) crafts. 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 from 12:30 p.m. 2 p.m. ET in the Gerstein Library, Suite B139.
Jan. 22 – Jan. 26: 3 Ways to Take Action for Consent Action Week 2024
How are you building-up a culture of consent in your community? Consent Action Week is an educational initiative held during the last week of January at universities across Ontario. The week is an opportunity for campus communities to create a dialogue about consent, pleasure, relationships and increase understanding of sexual violence. It’s also an opportunity to raise awareness of both on and off-campus services. The Ontario University Sexual Violence Network created Consent Action Week. Here are 3 ways you can take action for Consent Action Week – and keep the conversation going throughout the Winter 2024 semester: Create Consensual Connections with Crafternoon Tea…
Feb. 27: Breaking the Cycle: Intergenerational Trauma and the Journey to Healing with Healing Hearts
Join us on Tuesday, February 27, from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. for this exciting special edition of Healing Hearts with facilitator Vera Cheng. Intergenerational trauma, also known as generational or transgenerational trauma, is a cycle of trauma that passes through families. Similar to how tradition and heirlooms may be handed-down, people can inherit trauma too. In this interactive discussion, you will learn and reflect on: This session is intended as a closed space for survivors of sexual violence, and is being hosted as a part of the SVPS Centre’s Healing Hearts Survivor Group. About Vera Cheng Vera Cheng is a…
Jan. 25, 2024: Consent Action Week: Restorative Reading Author Chat
How are you building-up a culture of consent in your community? Take action by registering to join this free, virtual Consent Action Week event. Author and educator Kai Cheng Thom will be joining us on Thursday, January 25, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET for a poetic reading and author chat. This evening will be a chance for students, staff, and faculty across all of the organizing institutions to discuss care, pleasure, joy, and consent on our campuses and beyond. AND when you join the session and fill-out our evaluation form, you’ll be entered into a draw to win…
Jan. 10 – Mar. 20, 2024: Crafternoon Tea at UTSC
We’re excited to share that Crafternoon Tea will be back at UTSC in 2024! Crafternoon Tea is an opportunity to disconnect in a safe, welcoming environment with snacks, tea or coffee, and (of course) crafts. 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 from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET in the Environmental Science & Chemistry Building, Room EV141.
Jan. 16 – Mar. 19, 2024: Crafternoon Tea is now at UTM!
We’re thrilled to announce that Crafternoon Tea is coming to Mississauga! Crafternoon Tea is an opportunity to disconnect in a safe, welcoming environment with snacks, tea or coffee, and (of course) crafts. 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 from 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. ET in the Davis Building, Room 3138. Join us on:
December 6, 2023
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Care, Healing, and Justice: Addressing Transmisogyny and Ending Gender-Based Violence for All Please note that registration is required to attend the in-person event, and space is limited. On December 6, U of T joins communities across Canada in remembering the 14 women killed in a devastating act of misogyny at the engineering school at Montreal’s École Polytechnique in 1989. Please note: The virtual event will include closed captioning. If you require other accessibility accommodations, let us know via email. If you are attending the in-person event, registration is required in-advance…
Dec. 1: Guided Healing Circle for South East Asian and East Asian Survivors with Bo Yih Thom (Virtual)
Join us from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. on December 1, 2023 for this closed session for South East Asian and East Asian survivors of sexual violence. This 2-hour virtual healing circle is a guided space where South East Asian and East Asian identified survivors of all genders can come together to share about the legacy and impact of surviving violence, practices for healing, and strategies for resilience. Participants will not be asked or expected to share their own experiences of harm. About Bo Yih Thom Bo Yih Thom (she/they) Msw Rsw, is a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor in private practice. Bo Yih integrates anti-colonial…