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Month: November 2024

Reimagining Policy for QTBIPOC Survivors: “We Keep Us Safe”

Reimagining Policy for QTBIPOC Survivors: “We Keep Us Safe”

November 25 signifies International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign. This is an important time to raise public awareness, reflect, and take action against GBV and its structural, societal, and systemic pervasiveness through individual and collective spheres.  

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Success at the International Research Lecture Series

Success at the International Research Lecture Series

On November 6th, the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS) hosted a lecture series focusing on International Research as part of their 2024 Research Week. Live Work Well Research Centre Director, Dr. Deborah Stienstra, joined virtually to give a lecture on her experience with conducting international research through the Endangering Engendering Disability-Inclusive Development-Genre, handicap et développement inclusif (EDID-GHDI) partnership.  

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Transgender Awareness Week November 13-19

Transgender Awareness Week November 13-19

November 13 marks the beginning of Transgender Awareness Week, which will run until November 19 and culminate on November 20 for Transgender Day of Remembrance. This week is an opportunity for advocates to raise awareness about the transgender community through events, education, and spirit.  

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New Trauma-Informed Care Training at UofG

New Trauma-Informed Care Training at UofG

On November 11, the University of Guelph announced the launch of their new Trauma-Informed Care Training: Connecting with Compassion. This program will be the first of its kind, aimed at supporting student mental health and offered to UofG faculty and staff.  

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