November 25 – December 10
Wear Purple
We encourage all members of the Dalhousie community to wear purple on November 25th to launch the 16 Days of Activism and to wear a purple ribbon throughout the 16 Days to create awareness and show their support for ending gender-based violence
Table Talks
Our Peer Educators and Sexualized Violence Student Educators will be tabling throughout the 16 Days, on different campuses, on topics including Gender-Based Violence Supports, Consent Culture, and Men as Allies against Gender-Based Violence
November 25Â
Stand up! Against street harassment for the International day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
2:30 - 3:30 AST
Virtually
It starts by taking action right now. Join Right To Be for a one-hour, interactive, virtual training to learn how to intervene when you see harassment happening. We’ll talk about what harassment looks like — from microaggressions to violence — and how Right To Be’s 5D’s of bystander intervention can help: distract, delegate, document, delay, and direct.
We’ll also talk about how to prioritize your own safety while intervening and how to respond if you get harassed. We’ll have time at the end for practice, and you’ll leave feeling more confident intervening the next time you see street harassment!
November 27
Take Back the Night March by SERC
Dal SUB Building at 7pm
SERC is excited to host the annual Take Back the Night 2025 march! This year the march will be closer to Dalhousie, with the march starting and ending at the Student Union Building, followed by coffee and poetry at the Abstract Cafe! Everyone is welcome!
November 28
Healing as Art: Art Therapy Workshop by Gabriella Rizkallah, Nova Scotian Art Therapy
2:30 - 3:30pm
Virtually
This virtual art therapy session invites participants to explore personal strengths, grounding, and emotional expression through a guided creative process. Using simple, everyday art materials, attendees will be supported in reflecting on inner resilience while engaging in a gentle, trauma-informed activity.
No artistic experience is required, and the session is designed to be accessible, meaningful, and supportive for all participants.
Table Talks
12-2pm
Our Peer Educators and Sexualized Violence Student Educators will be tabling throughout the 16 Days, on different campuses, on topics including Gender-Based Violence Supports, Consent Culture, and Men as Allies against Gender-Based Violence.
November 29
Trauma informed boxing session by Pivotal Boxing and Vanity Thompson
3-4pm at Studley Dance Studio (basement of Studley Gym)
This trauma-informed boxing workshop is designed to help participants safely release tension, reconnect with their bodies, and reclaim their personal power. Through guided movement, grounding exercises, and empowering boxing techniques, participants learn how to channel stress, build confidence, and foster emotional regulation. The workshop centres safety, choice, and body autonomy, creating a supportive space where healing, strength, and resilience can grow.
This session is open to all women, non-binary and gender non-conforming students. Staff and student peers will be onsite to provide support throughout the session.
December 1
Table Talks
12-2pm
Our Peer Educators and Sexualized Violence Student Educators will be tabling throughout the 16 Days, on different campuses, on topics including Gender-Based Violence Supports, Consent Culture, and Men as Allies against Gender-Based Violence.
December 2
Waves of Change by Lyndsay Anderson, Sexualized Violence Advisor, Human Rights & Equity Services
10:30am - 12:00pm at Rowe Management Building, Room 3001
The Waves of Change Bystander Intervention Program is a sexualized violence prevention program offered in partnership with universities and colleges across Nova Scotia. Participants in Waves of Change are trained to recognize incidents that can occur on campuses and learn techniques to intervene as bystanders or as a community. Learn how to take care of your friends and community and help create a culture that is free of sexualized violence.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion to include on their resume/CV. Prizes and refreshments will be provided. Open to all Dalhousie students.
December 4
Table Talks
12-2pm
Our Peer Educators and Sexualized Violence Student Educators will be tabling throughout the 16 Days, on different campuses, on topics including Gender-Based Violence Supports, Consent Culture, and Men as Allies against Gender-Based Violence.
December 6
December 6th Vigil
Hosted by Dalhousie Women in Engineering Society
5pm at the Irving Oil Auditorium, Richard Murray Design Building
Honour the victims of the École Polytechnique Montréal massacre.
Community Vigil
Hosted by many organizations
4pm, Meet Outside the YMCA Spring Garden
Not joining the walk? Meet at YMCA Family & Child Centre for Speakers, food & remembrance at 4:45pm
Honour the victims of the École Polytechnique Montréal massacre.
December 8
From Survival to Transformation: Fireside Chat
Hosted by Wyndolyn Brown, Women Empowerment for Hope
2-3:30pm
Location: McCain Building room 1130Â
This session provides Dalhousie students with an honest, grounded exploration of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and sex trafficking. Facilitator Wyndolyn Brown will share lived experiences, highlight real-world warning signs, and guide participants in understanding the complexities, risks, and supports related to GBV and trafficking.
Students will leave with increased awareness, practical tools for safety, and knowledge on how to support peers who may be at risk.
December 9
Devi: Film Screening + Discussion by Vanessa Lent
12-1pm virtually
Join us for an impactful screening of Devi, a powerful Hindi suspense drama that brings nine women—each from a different background—into a single shared space where their stories of abuse, resilience, and unexpected sisterhood unfold. Starring celebrated actors like Kajol and Shruti Haasan, the film sheds light on the realities of gender-based violence, societal silence, and the strength found in community.
As part of Dalhousie’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, this event invites students, staff, and community members to watch, reflect, and engage in a meaningful post-screening discussion. Together, we’ll explore themes of trauma, solidarity, and the collective responsibility we share in creating safer, more just spaces.
All are welcome. Let’s witness these stories — and move toward action.Students will leave with increased awareness, practical tools for safety, and knowledge on how to support peers who may be at risk.
December 10
Collecting ReflectionsÂ
Table Talks
2-5pm
Join our last Table Talks as we close 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with reflections and commitments on what actions against GBV can look like.