In Fall 2024 and Winter 2025, MAVEN volunteers have dedicated over 1,162 hours to training, workshops and events, impacting more than 3,028 students and supporting over 35 events. Ready to make a difference on your campus? Apply by May 10 through the link in our bio!

Meet Lucia — one of our amazing MAVEN volunteers! We had the chance to sit down with Lucia to ask her about her MAVEN experience. If you’re passionate about making a difference apply to join MAVEN until May 10th via the link in our bio!

Ready to grow your skills, build community, & lead change in sexual violence prevention? Check out the training & skills you’ll develop as a MAVEN volunteer, giving you the tools to advocate, educate & create safer spaces Apply via the link in our bio by May 10th!

May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month in Alberta, Creating a culture of consent is a shared responsibility. It means challenging harmful norms, supporting survivors, and fostering respect in every space we share.

May 5 is Red Dress Day—a time to honor Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & 2-Spirit people (MMIWG2S) and confront the systems enabling this crisis. Sexual violence is central to this injustice. The red dress is not just a symbol—it’s a call to action.

Sexual violence impacts every community — regardless of race, gender, class, age, or ability. It occurs in our homes, schools, workplaces, and in global contexts of conflict and displacement. Visit the link in our bio to explore educational materials compiled by OSVPER.

This Sexual Violence Prevention Month, we’ve compiled a list of educational resources to help deepen your understanding of consent, boundaries, trauma-informed support, and systemic responses to sexual violence. Access the full list of learning resources via the link in our bio!

LEAF (Women’s Legal Education & Action Fund) works to advance gender equality through litigation, law reform, and public education. Learn more about their impact via the link to educational resources in our bio.

Resistance shows up in art, culture, education, and community care. It’s in the stories we tell, the systems we challenge, and the spaces we protect. Through collective action, creativity, and care, we continue to disrupt silence and build safer futures.

June is National Indigenous History Month across Turtle Island! At OSVPER, we are committed to making space for Indigenous Peoples by amplifying Indigenous leadership, perspectives, events, news, and educational opportunities in our communities.

June 2nd is International Sex Workers' Day. As this day falls within Indigenous History Month in “Canada,” we want to take a moment to honour and express deep gratitude to Indigenous sex workers across Turtle Island. For this post, we have used an image nswp.org

We deeply admire the work of the Native Youth Sexual Health Network (NYSHN), an Indigenous-led, peer-driven organization at the forefront of sexual and reproductive health, justice, and community empowerment. Check out 'You Are Made Of Medicine' by NYSHN!

Ableism is not often talked about when it comes to conversations about sexual violence. In our effort to combat that, here is some information on ableism and consent and how to be mindful about both.

Disabilities do not define someone, but one of the ways that ableism functions is to reduce people to stereotypes. This kind of dehumanization is at the root of sexual violence. Ableism and rape culture (and many additional forms of oppression) operate hand-in-hand.

People with disabilities are often forgotten and left behind when it comes to conversations about sex, sex education, boundaries, consent, and much more. This is a truth that needs to be acknowledged so we can pave a way to a society that's more accessible and inclusive for all!

Technology-Facilitated Sexual Violence is a form of sexual violence where individuals are harmed via digital technologies or in online spaces. It is important to note that young folks, gender-diverse folks and people of colour experience TFSV at disproportionately high rates.

Here are some examples of what technology-facilitated sexual violence can look like. Behaviours can occur online or on social media platforms. TFSV can also be relational, meaning perpetrators might coerce and control partners, friend, or family using technology.

Are you a member of the MacEwan community? If so, we invite you to share your feedback on our proposed revisions to the University's Sexual Violence Policy and Procedure. You can visit the MacEwan Policies Webpage at macewan.ca/about-macewan/….

Learn more about technology facilitated sexual violence with this resource guide. It includes three organizations that are striving to keep online spaces free of hate and sexual violence. Explore infographics, reports, and literature about TFSV!

We are taking a break from posting on our social media accounts until August 18! We hope you have a fun, safe, and consentful summer!