Navigating sexual violence can be challenging, affecting emotional and physical well-being. On September 26, join Hilary Jahelka for a DDSV workshop on Community Care and Sexualized Violence. Learn how to respond to disclosures, recognize the impact of identity and bias, and initiate …
June is Pride Month, where we celebrate all individuals who identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community! To talk about all things progress and acceptance, we sat down with SAMRU’s Pride and Health Relationships Coordinator, Gloria Sesay, in Wyckham House’s Pride Centre.
As we gear up for the final stretch of the Winter Semester and even graduation for some of you (congrats!), we’re still chock full of events for you here at SAMRU.Â
Before you head out for a spring of internships, travelling, and walking the stage, here’s everything that’s happening in and around Wyckham House this March.
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), which takes place yearly on November 20th. We honour and remember the transgender, two-spirit, and gender-diverse individuals who lost their lives this year to transphobic violence.Â
Bring your friends, ideas, and conversation and get ready to de-stress with creative crafting! This weekly crafting session is led by a volunteer instructor with supplies from the Pride Centre. Crafternoon takes place on Wednesday afternoons in the Pride Centre (Z307) from …
The weekly Wellness Wind Down is held on Thursdays from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm in the Pride Centre (Room Z307). Wellness Wind Down collaborates with Queer-safe psychologist Dr. Janet Miller from Wellness Services on campus. Students will gather weekly to wind …
Last month, we welcomed Gloria, our new Pride and Healthy Relationships Coordinator, to the team at SAMRU! To help get to know Gloria a little better, we asked her a few questions about herself and her goals as the Pride and Healthy …
June is Pride Month, and we’ve compiled some insightful and educational 2SLGBTQIA+ media for you to check out! Whether you’re into reading, watching, or listening, there’s sure to be something in this collection of media that piques your interest. Books The Gay …
Sex Toy Bingo was started in 2015 with the goal of creating a fun and judgment-free event to educate students on consent, self-pleasure, and safe use of sex toys, plus encourage the exploration of sex and sexuality. The event takes place in …
Pride month is officially ending, but that doesn’t mean the celebration has to! SAMRU’s Pride Centre (PC) aims to celebrate and empower the LGBTQ2S+ community year. This blog post will look at the PC’s history within the Students’ Association and some exciting …
