Sexual Violence Prevention and Education

Restorative Justice Conversation Circles: What is happening?

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Friday, January 17, 2025 , 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Are you passionate about addressing gender-based violence in our community? Do you want to learn about restorative justice practices? Join us in these meaningful conversations aimed at building relationships, raising awareness, and fostering a safer campus environment.
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Community members invited to honour victims of gender-based violence

December 3, 2025

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Student Development and Services

Nipissing University, the Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU) and Amelia Rising invite members of the community to take part in a special ceremony at the University on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 10:45 a.m. to remember, reflect, and recommit to ending gender-based violence at its National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Ceremony in the University’s Small Cafeteria (Room A246).

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Together for justice: Free public event promotes education and advocacy

February 28, 2025

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On March 6, the Nipissing Violence Against Women Coordinating Committee (VAWCC) will host Together for Justice: Education and Advocacy for Community Change, a free, all-day event at the Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU) Student Centre Building on College Drive.

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Red Dress Day

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026 , 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Join us on May 5th for our Red Dress Day March beginning at 10am from North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre to the Kiwanis Bandshell. After which we will all gather at the bandshell for some entertainment & a BBQ!
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Marlee Liss Keynote & Workshop

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Friday, March 6, 2026 , 09:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Marlee Liss shares her journey as one of the first survivors in North America to resolve a sexual assault case through restorative justice and provides a space to examine cancel culture, its mental health impacts, and whether punishment prevents harm.
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Bringing in the Bystander

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 , 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join us for Bringing in the Bystander, an interactive and empowering training focused on building practical skills to safely intervene and support others.
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Life of the Party

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Thursday, March 12, 2026 , 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Life of the Party is an interactive, harm-reduction–focused training delivered by Good Night Out, designed to build confidence and skills to recognize and respond to sexual harassment and violence in social and party environments.
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Sexual & Reproductive Health Fair

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026 , 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Join us for a welcoming and informative Sexual & Reproductive Health Fair connecting students with on-campus and local resources that support sexual and reproductive health and well-being.
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Consent+

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Thursday, February 19, 2026 , 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Consent+ is an interactive training designed to deepen participants' understanding of consent, sexual violence, and the broader cultural and personal dynamics that influence these issues.
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Unmasking Masculinity: A Restorative Justice Conversation

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026 , 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM

What does it mean to be a man—and who decides? Unmasking Masculinity is a three-part restorative justice conversation series that invites students of any gender into a safe and inclusive space to reflect, share, and reimagine what masculinity can look and feel like in today’s world.

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