The moment of silence encourages everyone to come together, recognize the many people who still experience gender-based violence today and work for change.
In Canada, 50% of all women have experienced physical or sexual violence. While these figures are sobering, it’s important to recognize that in some populations, these figures are disproportionately much higher. Gender-based violence intersects with other forms of violence like colonization, racism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia and many others.
As a college, we hope to create a healthier social environment. We encourage you to participate in the following ways:
- Join NIC faculty, staff and student union representatives at one of the following events, taking place between Dec. 4 and Dec. 6 at an NIC campus:
Port Alberni campus, S108
Dec. 4, 4:30 pm
NIC Education Assistant / Community Support – Indigenous Focus program and Alberni Community and Woman's Services Society host Flirting With Danger, a documentary on consent and violence against women; popcorn available by donation.
Mount Waddington Regional campus
Dec. 5, 12 noon
Weave a heart and help eliminate gender-based violence.
Port Alberni campus, main lobby
Dec. 6, 12 to 1 pm
Make a pin to commemorate the day and brainstorm what each of us can do to eliminate gender-based violence.
Comox Valley campus, Tyee Student Lounge
Dec. 6, 10:30 am to 2 pm
Make a pin to commemorate the day and brainstorm what each of us can do to eliminate gender-based violence.
Campbell River campus, C-Wing Entrance
Dec. 6, from 11 am to 1 pm
Make a pin to commemorate the day and brainstorm what each of us can do to eliminate gender-based violence.
- At 11 am on Dec. 6, take a moment with your class or colleagues to get the facts, discuss how you can help stop the misogyny, sexism and hate that surrounds gender-based violence.
- Take time for personal reflection and learning.
For more information, email Erin McConomy, NIC Status of Women Committee Chair, at erin.mcconomy@nic.bc.ca
