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March Drop-In Yoga Sessions
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Join us for two relaxing FREE drop-in yoga classes this month! Come stretch, breathe, and unwind with us. No equipment is needed. We can’t wait to see you there!
Friday, March 14–10:00-11:00 AM
McGill Gym, Mind and Body Room
Register
Friday, March 28–10:00-11:00 AM
McGill Gym, Mind and Body Room
Register
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We are open Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3-6pm!
SSMU Building Room B-27
We can support you with:
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Snacks and refreshment
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Study space and community
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Menstrual, self-care, and sexual health supplies
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Puzzles, art, books, and chargers
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Between March 11-25, QPIRG-McGill is hosting its annual spring event series "Spring Into Action!"
This year, the series centers on the theme of Home, featuring workshops, events, and screenings related to homelessness, queerness, diasporism, and tenant justice, among other struggles. All events are free to attend and many offer free dinner!
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SSMU Menstrual Health Project
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Come pick up free eco-friendly period products including disposable pads and tampons, and reusable products (cups, discs, pads, underwear, and boxers).
This month’s pickup is on March 19th 1-4pm at Gerts!
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The Shield of Athena is a non-profit organization for victims of family violence.
- offers an emergency shelter and professional service to women and their children
- Culturally and linguistically adapted support, intervention, and prevention services to meet the needs of many of Montreal's major ethnocultural communities
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Existing since 1977, Chez Doris helps the most vulnerable women avoid homelessness and regain their autonomy in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment.
Programs and services include:
- drop-in hours
- night and day shelter
- financial services
- legal and tax clinics
- health services, and more.
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We are happy to be a distribution site for the I’m Ready program. We will offer free HIV self-testing kits during our office hours (Tuesday and Thursday, 3-6pm). If these hours do not work for you, please email external@sacomss.org
To pick up a kit, please download the I’m Ready, Test app. Peer support, resources, and test results are only available through the app. To pick up a testing kit, show order confirmation to a SACOMSS volunteer!
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Sexual Violence Case in France
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A French surgeon, Joël Le Scouarnec, has admitting to committing acts of sexual violence against 299 people, mostly children, who were placed under his care. However, in France, the case will still go to trial. Advocates hope that this case will bring better legislative protections and social change, especially on the heels of the Gisèle Pelicot trial.
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This blog post by Summer Tao discusses navigating the label of “disability,” the social model of disability, and how to use these frameworks to demand better systems of care.
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This six-part podcast series (FR) explores the experiences of twelve men convicted of domestic violence who were court ordered to participate in a discussion group.
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