Community events!
Have a community event you’d like
published? Send us an e-mail detailing your event or drop off a poster to our
office 528 Student Centre SMU Campus. Our community resources and bulletin
board always need new love and we’d be happy to promote you on our own
calendars! Community support is win win!
Understanding Sexual Assault Lawwith Professor Elaine Craig
Canada’s laws on sexual assault have been significantly reformed
in the last 30 years, but these changes don’t appear to have changed reporting
rates, conviction rates, or the way victims experience the criminal justice
system. Why not?
In this lecture, we’ll explore changes to the definition of consent and the capacity to consent to sexual touching, rules protecting complainants, and some of the obstacles that need to be cleared before we can see real change on issues of sexual violence in Canada.
In this lecture, we’ll explore changes to the definition of consent and the capacity to consent to sexual touching, rules protecting complainants, and some of the obstacles that need to be cleared before we can see real change on issues of sexual violence in Canada.
Wednesday,
October 24
7:00 pm
Room 104, Weldon Law Building
6061 University Ave
7:00 pm
Room 104, Weldon Law Building
6061 University Ave
FREE PUBLIC LECTURE - ALL WELCOME!
Light refreshments provided
Equal Voice AGM & ElectionsLight refreshments provided
Equal Voice is holding its first Annual General Meeting since 2009
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and you are all invited, members and supporters alike. Equal Voice
Nova Scotia will be helping to elect 4 to 7 members to the Board that
makes policy for EV. It will be a pleasant occasion, with tea and
cookies and fellowship.
and you are all invited, members and supporters alike. Equal Voice
Nova Scotia will be helping to elect 4 to 7 members to the Board that
makes policy for EV. It will be a pleasant occasion, with tea and
cookies and fellowship.
Member or not, anyone who is interested in gathering for a real -
not
virtual - AGM in the afternoon of +Saturday, October 27 please call
902-429-3890 for information about where to go.
virtual - AGM in the afternoon of +Saturday, October 27 please call
902-429-3890 for information about where to go.
Reduce Fees, Drop
Debt!
Students across the
province are feeling the squeeze as the provincial government is yet again
cutting universities and allowing tuition fees to rise. Since 2009,
universities have had 10% of their budgets cut, and tuition will have gone up
12%. The average student in NS graduates $31,000 in debt. Does it have to stay
like that? No.
Did
you know that the amount of free money given to tar sands
development companies is enough to have reduced the average university tuition
fees by 57%?
Quality,
affordable education is possible, but it has to become a priority. Individuals and
student unions are working to make education funding a priority by engaging
students, the community and government in the lead-up to the spring provincial
budget. If you want to reduce student debt, there are some upcoming events that
you can attend!
+October 28th: NS NDP's election
platform consultations
Contact
John Hutton at the Dalhousie Student
Union for more information: johndavidhutton@gmail.com
DalOut
Allies Training
DalOut is hosting a training event for Allies on Nov. 8 in room 224 of the
SUB +from 9 am to noon.
SUB +from 9 am to noon.
In this workshop you will
learn:
* What an Ally is and what they can do
* How to support LGBTQ people
* How to create safe and welcoming spaces
* How to identify yourself an as Ally
* How to work with other Allies
Call
for Board Members: Nova Scotia Labour and Advanced Education* What an Ally is and what they can do
* How to support LGBTQ people
* How to create safe and welcoming spaces
* How to identify yourself an as Ally
* How to work with other Allies
Over the last few years, non-profit organizations in Nova Scotia
have talked about the need for a provincial organization to help strengthen our
sector. A consultation process led by Phoenix Youth Programs and FOCO last year
confirmed that the will was there. This past spring, members of the non-profit
sector were further polled about an opportunity to begin to build that
organization by focusing on labour force and human resource issues in the non-profit
sector. Thanks to input from groups and individuals across the province,
a funding proposal is now before the Sector Council program at the Department
of Labour and Advanced Education and we are optimistic that this new entity
will be up and running in early 2013.
We are now looking to recruit members for the inaugural Board of
Directors. If you are passionate about the future of the non-profit sector in
Nova Scotia, committed to addressing our labour force and human resource
challenges and to building a sustainable inclusive provincial organization over
time, we invite you to put your name forward. You will find details in the
attached document and at www.nfpresearch.ns.ca. Deadline
for applications is October 31st.
Questions about the background and history of this initiative can be directed to Maggy Burns at Phoenix Youth Programs at mburns@phoenixyouth.ca or at 902-429-8317.
Call to Action! Women's ACtion Alliance for Change Nova Scotia
A reminder to register for the Call to Action and Annual Assembly on Saturday November 3.
Also on Friday night November 2, the Company House (bar) offered free snacks to attendees during happy hour between 4 and 7 pm. They are located at 2202 Gottingen St.
Please register NOW (deadline is OCt 29) with the attached form or go to the website www.wacns.ca
Announcing the WOMEN’S ACTION ALLIANCE for CHANGE NOVA SCOTIA (WACNS)
Call to Action and Annual Assembly
When:Saturday, November 3rd. 2012 9.30a.m. to 3.30p.m.
Where:Captain Spry Community Centre in Spryfield
Please fill out the registration form attached and send it via email to: marlene@
Since our first assembly in May, 2011 the WACNS Steering Committee has been working very hard on behalf of the WACNS membership and women across the province.
We invite you to come to our Second Annual Assembly to:
♀ have an update on the campaigns and priority issues we have been working on;
♀ hear about creative and innovative work being done across the province on issues impacting women’s safety and security;
♀ share with us your work and passion for making this a better province for women and girls;
♀ meet other women from across the province doing great work on women’s equality;
♀ listen to women artists who are using their voice for positive social change.
WACNS is a broad- based, non-partisan alliance of women’s groups and committees, social justice organizations and individuals concerned with women’s equality. We want our governments to know we care that:
• many women and families in our province are living in poverty
• childcare is a luxury rather than a right
• affordable housing is limited and inadequate
• violence against women is widespread
• the cost of education is prohibitive for many women
• too many women are working in low-paying, insecure jobs
Come to the Assembly and contribute to the important work of making our province a better place for women and their families.
Consider becoming a member of the Steering Committee-if you are interested you can reply to this email or let us know on the day of the Assembly.
As we work on positive social change for women, our membership needs to be as strong and diverse as the women across Nova Scotia.
Dikita’s
Women’s FestivalQuestions about the background and history of this initiative can be directed to Maggy Burns at Phoenix Youth Programs at mburns@phoenixyouth.ca or at 902-429-8317.
Call to Action! Women's ACtion Alliance for Change Nova Scotia
A reminder to register for the Call to Action and Annual Assembly on Saturday November 3.
Also on Friday night November 2, the Company House (bar) offered free snacks to attendees during happy hour between 4 and 7 pm. They are located at 2202 Gottingen St.
Please register NOW (deadline is OCt 29) with the attached form or go to the website www.wacns.ca
Announcing the WOMEN’S ACTION ALLIANCE for CHANGE NOVA SCOTIA (WACNS)
Call to Action and Annual Assembly
When:Saturday, November 3rd. 2012 9.30a.m. to 3.30p.m.
Where:Captain Spry Community Centre in Spryfield
Please fill out the registration form attached and send it via email to: marlene@
Since our first assembly in May, 2011 the WACNS Steering Committee has been working very hard on behalf of the WACNS membership and women across the province.
We invite you to come to our Second Annual Assembly to:
♀ have an update on the campaigns and priority issues we have been working on;
♀ hear about creative and innovative work being done across the province on issues impacting women’s safety and security;
♀ share with us your work and passion for making this a better province for women and girls;
♀ meet other women from across the province doing great work on women’s equality;
♀ listen to women artists who are using their voice for positive social change.
WACNS is a broad- based, non-partisan alliance of women’s groups and committees, social justice organizations and individuals concerned with women’s equality. We want our governments to know we care that:
• many women and families in our province are living in poverty
• childcare is a luxury rather than a right
• affordable housing is limited and inadequate
• violence against women is widespread
• the cost of education is prohibitive for many women
• too many women are working in low-paying, insecure jobs
Come to the Assembly and contribute to the important work of making our province a better place for women and their families.
Consider becoming a member of the Steering Committee-if you are interested you can reply to this email or let us know on the day of the Assembly.
As we work on positive social change for women, our membership needs to be as strong and diverse as the women across Nova Scotia.
SMU Women’s Centre members have been invited to attend the free
opening ceremonies November 23, 2012 at the Best Western Chocolate
Lake Hotel. The opening ceremony is a FREE event
and the night comprises of guest speakers, live performances, gifts and prizes.
You can bring guests with you to this event as well, the more the merrier.
Also on November 24 we
are having workshops and a dinner and dance. A portion of the proceeds from this
day will go to the YWCA to help fund programs for women. We are giving a
student special for the workshops at a price of $50 for all five workshops (Regular price is $140). The workshops
include:
·
African Dance
·
Yoga & Meditation
·
Burlesque
·
Belly Dancing
·
Bollywood
Please e-mail smu.womenscentre@gmail.com if you
would like to attend the ceremony or register for workshops.
SMU Women Centre is open Mon-Friday 11am-4pm on the 5th floor
of the student centre. You can contact us any time to inquire about events,
community action, resources, referrals or any other concerns.
We offer students a place to hang out, study, and meet one another!
Learn ways to get involved on and off campus make a difference and build your
skills. We have an extensive feminist library, community resources and services
for students to review. Check out our free knowledge and cool swag! Or simply
enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee/tea donated by Just-Us!
The centre is your space and we are always looking to hear from you
about what you would like to see.
-Love-
SMU Women Centre Staff
-Amanda
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