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 56 kb] 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.

Learn more about consent

Events

Consent week runs September 23-27, 2024 and includes daily events and activities centered on promoting consent culture, supporting survivors, and raising awareness of the supports available on and off campus. This year we are focusing on getting into various campus spaces to engage folks with our consent trivia and information booths (and free French fries on Thursday!). Students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in events and workshops throughout the week. Plus, you could win a prize for attending!

The full schedule of events below and on our Instagram account .

Information Booths:

- Monday, Sept 23, 11am-1pm; Gerard Hall, Sexton Campus
- Tuesday, Sept 24, 4:30-6:30pm; Shirreff Hall, Studley Campus
- Wednesday, Sept 25, 4:30-6:30pm; Risley Hall, Studley Campus
- Friday, Sept 27, 11am-1pm; Tupper Link, Carleton Campus

Community Resource Fair, Tuesday, Sept 24, 11am - 2pm; LeMarchant Place Atrium

DalOut x HRES Trivia, Wednesday, Sept 25, 7-9pm; Grawood, Student Union Building

Fries for FRIES* w/ Dalhousie Food Services, Thursday, Sept 26, 12-2pm; Howe Hall entrance, Studley Campus

Prize winner will be announced Friday Sept 27th; enter at any Consent Week event!

*FRIES acronym for consent:
Freely given, Reversible, Informed, Enthusiastic, Specific!