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How does the justice system handle sexual violence?
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At SACOMSS, we strive to offer support to people who have been harmed by sexual violence outside of the justice system. We understand that the justice system is not equipped to deal with humanity in these types of cases, and that material facts cannot be assessed more than a few hours or days after the harm. See numbers in "what about the rapists?"
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Sexuality, Autonomy, and Settler Colonialism
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The author of this piece, Quill Christie-Peters, is an Anishinaabe artist. This essay explores self-pleasure and settler colonialism.
Our Political Coordinator writes “I LOVE this piece and I think it does a great job at talking about sexuality as a tool of self determination and autonomy.”
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Support the Mohawk Mothers
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Sign this petition in support of the Mohawk Mothers and their demand that McGill stop construction and investigate unmarked graves.
Their book, The Mohawk Warrior Society: A Handbook on Sovereignty and Survival, can be found here.
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People who have been harmed deserve to be informed of their rights and what the legal process is intended to look like under Quebec jurisdiction.
Here is a reference guide created by Éducaloi in English and in French.
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The 2024 American election will take place in just a few days. The results will have immense effects on the rights of women, the LGBTQ community, racialized groups, and foreign policy. However, the outcome does not solely rest on the winner of the presidential race. Ten states have reproductive rights on the ballot, and civil rights groups such as the ACLU have been fighting hard to protect them.
This can be an extremely stressful time, regardless of whether or not you are American. Here are suggested ways to take care of yourself during this election season, and specific tips for survivors.
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Truth and Reconciliation Event
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Join us on Thursday, November 7th from 5:30-7:30 pm in the SSMU Ballroom for this year's Truth and Reconciliation Event. Dinner will be provided by Midnight Kitchen. More info on our speakers below!
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This year's consent and painting workshop will be held on Friday, November 22nd from 3:30-5pm! Snacks and supplies will be provided.
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Kwetiio is a Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) from the Bear Clan in Kahnawà:ke. A mother and a recent grand-mother, Kwetiio is also a businesswoman who worked to develop an autonomous Mohawk economy, and is involved in promoting her people's traditional sport, Lacrosse. She got involved with the Kanien'keha:ka Kahnistensera (Mohawk Mothers) in 2022, which resulted in the first injunction ever being granted to Indigenous plaintiffs not represented by lawyers, halting construction work on the site of Montreal's former Royal Victoria Hospital to search for unmarked graves. She will be speaking about the jurisdiction and responsibilities of Kahnistensera.
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Dani Sherwood (they/she) is a 30-year-old Two-Spirit, femme-presenting queer,
neurodivergent Master of Social Work graduate of mixed white settler Irish, Franco-Manitoban, and Indigenous Red River Métis ancestry.
Drawing from personal, professional, and Iskweu Project perspectives, Dani will delve into the realities of sexual violence and related systemic colonial harms impacting First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, and the critical need for truth-listening and reconciliaction in response to this ongoing violence.
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