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Consent Week

Consent Week, held in September, is part of a national dialogue and events led by Possibility Seeds’ Courage to Act project and High School Too.

Human Rights and Equity Services holds Consent Week each September.

Consent Week is part of a national dialogue and events led by Possibility Seeds’ and High School Too, who have worked with stakeholders across the country to establish a national Consent Awareness Week during the third week of September. This date was chosen because the first six weeks of school are designated the , [PDF- 56KB] when there is an especially significant increase in sexual violence at schools. Canada would be the first country in the world to recognize and adopt this week to ensure that everyone feels respected and safe wherever they live, work, and play.

Consent Week invites folks to have thoughtful, affirming, intersectional, and age-appropriate conversations about consent. Responding to rejection, articulating boundaries, respecting bodily autonomy, and active listening are valuable life skills. This week is a significant opportunity to reflect, champion, and celebrate consent as a cornerstone of all relationships, not just intimate ones.

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Events

Consent Week Events:

Follow for information and updates throughout the week

Monday September 22

Consent Information Booths – Killam Library Lobby, 11:30am-1:30pm and Shirreff Hall Residence, 4:30-6:30pm

Stop by the booth to spin the prize wheel, answer consent trivia questions, and pick up consent buttons and other helpful info. 

Tuesday September 23

Consent Information Booths – Risley Hall, 4:30-6:30pm

Stop by the booth to spin the prize wheel, answer consent trivia questions, and pick up consent buttons and other helpful info. 

Waves of Change Bystander Intervention Training Workshop – Weldon Law Building room 104, 5:30-7:00pm

This Bystander Intervention Workshop will teach you the skills to intervene, interrupt, or stop sexualized violence.  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 and a blurb to include on their resume/CV.  Prizes and refreshments will be provided.  Open to all ÍøºìºÚÁÏ students. 

Wednesday September 24

Consent Information Booths – Howe Hall, 4:30-6:30pm

Stop by the booth to spin the prize wheel, answer consent trivia questions, and pick up consent buttons and other helpful info. 

Thursday September 25

Consent Information Booths – LSC Common Area third floor, 11:30am-1:30pm

Stop by the booth to spin the prize wheel, answer consent trivia questions, and pick up consent buttons and other helpful info. 

DSU SERC Sexual Violence Prevention Think Tank and Forum – Student Union Building Room 303, 5:00pm

Join the DSU’s Sexual Education Resource Centre as they host a panel and discussion about sexual violence on university campuses.

Friday September 26

FRIES for FRIES with ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Food Services – Howe Hall entrance (outside), 12:00-2:00pm

Come learn about the FRIES acronym for remembering the essential elements of consent while eating some delicious and fresh fries from Dal Food Services. 

Student Voices for Consent Society – Making Things Consent-Tea! Student Union Building Room 303, 6:00-8:00pm

Join the Student Voices for Consent Society to make a blend of tea with herbs, flowers, and roots to have on hand for self-care or study days and learn about how consent is an important part of self-care.

View the Consent Week 2025 Poster [PDF - 850KB]