#16Days: November 25-December 10, 2025
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is an annual international campaign to call out and speak up against gender-based violence (GBV), and to commit to ending violence against women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Learn more about the 16 Days campaign, stats on GBV in Canada and how to help.
Saint Mary’s is hosting a number of events to learn, reflect and gather together with our community. See the list of events below, including a donation drive for personal care items.
Events
Perspectives on Gender-Based Violence: A Learning Display
November 25 - December 10 | Patrick Power Library
Stop by the Patrick Power Library to explore the Perspectives on Gender-Based Violence Learning Display. This collection highlights books and resources that deepen understanding of gender-based violence, its roots, and its impact.
Explore theory, perspectives, and lived experiences as we learn and reflect on the 16 Days of Activism to help build a more informed and compassionate campus community.
Study & Snacks
Tuesday, November 25
11 a.m.-2 p.m. | 5th floor Student Centre Lounge
Join the Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative (SVPI) team and SMUSA Women's Centre for a designated study session with coffee and cookies!
Bake Sale with Shelter Movers
Wednesday, November 26
9-11 a.m. | Loyola Colonnade
Stop by the Loyola Colonnade to purchase homemade baked treats from the SVPI team in support of Shelter Movers! Shelter Movers is a national, volunteer-powered, charitable organization that provides free moving and storage services to survivors of intimate partner violence and gender based abuse.
Re-Write the Script: Rethinking Masculinity - A Community Panel
Monday, December 1
4:30-6:30 p.m. | Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre
Please join the Sexual Violence Support Centre, the Counselling Centre, and the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre for a panel discussion and community conversation in commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Rewrite the Script: Rethinking Masculinity will explore the intersections of masculinity, mental health, and men’s critical role in preventing sexual and gender-based violence.
We will be joined by community advocates, academics, experts, and entrepreneurs and together we’ll unpack harmful norms, challenge online narratives, and imagine healthier, more connected versions of masculinity that foster safety, accountability, and care—on campus and beyond. All are welcome to be part of this important conversation.
PAWS for Wellness
Tuesday, December 2
1-3 p.m. | Patrick Power Library Classroom
PAWS for Wellness is part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Please join the Athletics Ambassadors and Flower the Therapy Dog for an afternoon of reflection, care and connection.
Enjoy crafts that inspire mindfulness and healing, and sip on hot drinks as you unwind! Caring for ourselves and one another is an essential part of creating safer, more compassionate communities.
Ribbons of Remembrance: Tied Together with Hope
Friday, December 5
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Outdoor Quad
Join members of the Saint Mary's community in the Quad to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in advance of the National Day of Remembrance and Action Memorial on Monday, December 8, 2025.
We will be gathering outside the library to commemorate the lives of the fourteen women who were killed in the mass shooting at École Polytechnique on December 6, 1989, and all victims and survivors of Gender-Based Violence. Warm beverages will be served.
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Ceremony
Monday, December 8
10:30 a.m.-noon | CLARI (Atrium 340)
Please join us to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, the lives of the 14 women who were murdered at École Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989, and others who have experienced gender-based violence.
Refreshments will be served.
Personal Care Drive
November 25 – December 10
Help women and children impacted by gender-based violence by donating much-needed personal care products. Donations will be sent to a local women’s shelter and shared with the Saint Mary’s Women Centre and the Sexual Violence Support Centre.
Drop off items in purple boxes around campus until December 10.
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baby shampoo, baby soap, teething rings
deodorant/antiperspirant
facial wash
hairbrushes, hair elastics
hand cream, chap stick
journals
large bottles of shampoo, conditioner, body wash
manicure kits
menstrual products
puzzles, children’s books
toothbrushes, toothpaste
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Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre
Faculty of Arts - Dean’s Office (MM218)
Faculty of Science - Dean’s Office (S221)
Homburg Centre for Health & Wellness
Human Resources (MS111)
Patrick Power Library
SAAS Reception (3rd Floor Student Centre)
Sobey School of Business - Dean’s Office (SB212)