Take Back the Night is a global movement to march in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence and demand safety and resources for those in need. Each year, Humber & Guelph-Humber comes together for a resource fair, keynote, and march; while we are unable to get together in person this year, our Take Back the Night Committee has put together a virtual programme to maintain the spirit of the event throughout the week of September 21 to 25. We invite you to join us for a series of guest speakers, trauma-informed yoga sessions, and student-led events throughout our virtual Take Back the Night 2020!
Monday, September 21
Featured Speaker: Cayla Meredith (1 p.m. to 2 p.m.)
Cayla will share with us her journey as a survivor of sexual assault, strengthening her sense of agency and gaining clarity through the practice of taking and teaching yoga. Cayla will also walk us through a short trauma-informed yoga session. To join the Zoom call, click here and enter password 45GTyx.
Tuesday, September 22
Trauma-Informed Yoga with Yami Msosa (12 p.m. to 12:40 p.m.)
Join us for some gentle movement and connection. This 40-minute trauma-informed/healing-centred hatha yoga class will centre choice and connection; all levels welcome. To join, register online.
Unpacking R v Sullivan: Extreme Intoxication as a Defence (2 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
Join the Guelph-Humber Pre-Law Society (GHPLS) as they unpack the controversial decision, R v Sullivan, and its potential impact in sexual assault cases in Ontario. GHPLS will explore the decisoin, ways that we might see rape culture's influence in it, and the dialogue that has resulted in the time since. To join the Microsoft Teams Meeting, click here.
Wednesday, September 23
Trauma-Informed Yoga with Cayla Meredith (10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
Join Cayla Meredith, the founder of the Move to Heal Project, for a 30-minute trauma-informed yoga session, which will emphasize choice in how you decide to move. To join the Zoom call, click here and enter password g1TKs9.
Thursday, September 24
Featured Speaker: Cody Bennett (1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
Cody will share with us his experience and reflections as a man who has been complicit in rape culture while also being a survivor of sexual assault. To join the Microsoft Teams Meeting, click here.
Trauma-Informed Yoga with Yami Msosa (4 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.)
Join us for some gentle movement and connection. This 40-minute trauma-informed/healing-centred hatha yoga class will centre choice and connection; all levels welcomem. To join, register online.
Friday, September 25
Take Back the Night Trivia (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
Join Alpha Phi Sigma for some Take Back the Night trivia, with prizes to be won! Come test your knowledge and enjoy a fun Friday morning! To join, visit @cpepteam on Instagram and click the Live session in our bio.
