Define the Line - NEWS RELEASES /definetheline/channels_item/1 en iMPACTS featured in the Institute for Human Development and Well-being Newsletter /definetheline/node/5339 <p>The Institute for Human Development and Well-being (IHDW) is a transdisciplinary unit led by 黑料不打烊's Faculty of Education. The IHDW draws together researchers from 黑料不打烊's Departments of Family Medicine, Educational and Counselling Psychology, Integrated Studies in Education, Anthropology, Kinesiology and Physical Education, Psychiatry, the School of Urban Planning, the School of Social Work, and the Faculty of Dentistry. The Institute's work addresses the role that leadership and policy-making can play in human development and well-being.</p> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 13:26:07 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Research by Sara Sanabria and Dr. Christopher Dietzel cited by the Court of Appeal of Quebec /definetheline/node/5325 <p>Congratulations to聽Sara Sanabria,聽JD/BCL Candidate at the 黑料不打烊 Faculty of Law, and Dr. Christopher Dietzel, Research Associate on iMPACTS, whose work was cited by the <a href="https://courdappelduquebec.ca/en/judgments/details/desbiens-c-standish/">Court of Appeal of Quebec in the decision<em> Desbiens c. Standish</em></a>.</p> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:16:16 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Congratulations to Dr. Shannon Hutcheson for a Successful PhD Defence /definetheline/node/5305 <p>Congratulations to Dr. Shannon Hutcheson for the successful defence of her PhD dissertation. The title of Dr. Hutcheson's dissertation is聽<i>International Students, Equity, and Marginalization: Unpacking the Human Impact of Internationalization</i>.聽</p> Sat, 08 Jun 2024 14:29:42 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Professor Shariff's Keynote and Book Launch at CAPSLE /definetheline/node/5255 <p><a href="/definetheline/about-us/project-director">Professor Shaheen Shariff</a>, James 黑料不打烊 Professor and Director of iMPACTS, was invited to be a keynote speaker at the聽<a href="https://www.capsle.ca/conference/">34th Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law in Education (CAPSLE)</a>. The conference was held in Toronto, Ontario from April 28 to April 30, 2024.</p> Wed, 01 May 2024 14:21:06 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Professor Shaheen Shariff Interviewed about Canada's Proposed Online Harms Bill /definetheline/node/5197 <p style="text-align:center"><a href="https://kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/the-mike-farwell-show/"><img alt="The words City News Everywhere over a blue and green background." src="https://toronto.citynews.ca/wp-content/blogs.dir/sites/10/2023/10/24/Feature-Graphic.png" style="margin:10px; height:195px; width:400px" /></a></p> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:12:17 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Professor Shaheen Shariff's Statement for International Women's Day 2024 /definetheline/node/5183 <p style="text-align:center"><img alt="logos for 黑料不打烊 University and International Women's Day" src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/mcgill_iwd_2023.png" style="height:110px; width:600px; margin:10px" /></p> <p><a href="https://www.internationalwomensday.com/">March 8 is International Women's Day.</a>聽Each year, people from around the world come together to celebrate the聽social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.聽</p> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:13:19 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Professor Shariff featured in the January 2024 edition of Open Access Government /definetheline/node/5117 <p><a href="https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&amp;edid=e4703362-814c-4594-b780-3a95ed8b8abb&amp;pnum=202"><img alt="Sad girl sits in window" src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/impacts_in_open_access_government_-_jan_2024.png" style="height:404px; width:300px; margin:10px; float:right; border-width:1px; border-style:solid" /></a></p> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:48:41 +0000 黑料不打烊 University iMPACTS Published an Edited Collection on COVID Law and Policy Issues /definetheline/node/5096 <p><a href="https://new.peterlang.com/institutions/ins-5138690/book/isbn/9781636674841"><img alt="Cover of the book Pandemic Injustice" src="https://nova-peterlang-production-public.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/unsecured/contents-1703482807937-ebbe7947-5560-4e30-b142-bb3924299139/cover.png" style="height:524px; width:350px; border-width:1px; border-style:solid; float:right; margin:10px" /></a></p> Mon, 08 Jan 2024 21:36:34 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Remembering the Victims of the 脡cole Polytechnique Massacre /definetheline/node/5051 <p>The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women holds an immense significance as we reflect on those who have experienced gender-based violence and pay tribute to those who tragically lost their lives. It has been over thirty years since the tragic murder of 14 young women at 脡cole Polytechnique de Montr茅al 鈥 Canada鈥檚 deadliest femicide.</p> <p>Every year, on December 6, we remember:</p> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:56:32 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Launch of New Report "Unpacking the Narrative" about Media Guides on Sexual Violence /definetheline/node/4882 <p>iMPACTS is proud to announce the launch of a new report,聽<em><a href="/definetheline/files/definetheline/impacts_media_guide_report_morrison_dietzel_2023.pdf">Unpacking the Narrative: An Analysis of Media Guides about Responsible Reporting on Sexual Violence</a>.</em></p> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:59:39 +0000 黑料不打烊 University The iMPACTS Edited Collection on Sexual Violence is Published /definetheline/node/4880 <p><a href="https://www.peterlang.com/document/1290983"><img alt="Cover of the book &quot;Interrupting Sexual Violence&quot; with the bust of a female body" src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/impacts_cover.jpg" style="margin:10px; float:right; height:456px; width:300px; border-width:1px; border-style:solid" /></a></p> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:04:50 +0000 黑料不打烊 University iMPACTS is hiring a Project Administrator /definetheline/node/4876 <p>The iMPACTS Project is hiring a Project Administrator.聽</p> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 19:32:06 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Artificial Intelligence and Education Summer Program by Stanford Graduates /definetheline/node/4839 <p><a href="https://cpv1t04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/2L+113/cPv1T04/MW3pHhjNwfBW2D4XPY8CcX42W1TDTHt4ZV93jN8LB06D3lSbNV1-WJV7CgPQ2W5wYywR4MyS-6N90y12SM3BGwW3_H0Sm2WKJ86W3rkg_d2Kh_yQW7tr4vY5801QJW6Bgwdm6LKyYTN2xMxgmxgv-FV5J4wY51xlXyW7MqQsX2wl_kDW43LgLv35BP5zW10Pc0H2jDCKVW1g6kfb1tp_fnW6Zf8N95qHQV1W50gvdW3JQyhtW8_LF6k8Sh0f_W9bB_lN1NJvLnW1vWccJ3DKMXxW1t_16w2zDpB6N7GXz6FDzYbRW2hgCzx66sQtFW5s-kL17SJcyrW4RLbng16lNBj2Qz1">AI Innovators</a>聽is聽an educational program committed to empowering the next generation of social science researchers to learn and apply artificial intelligence to push the frontiers </p> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:06:03 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Professor Shaheen Shariff and PhD Student Safia Amiry speak at event for International Women's Day /definetheline/node/4806 <p>Professor Shaheen Shariff, James 黑料不打烊 Professor and Director of iMPACTS, and Safia Amiry, PhD student and iMPACTS research assistant, were invited to speak at a celebratory event for International Women's Day, hosted by the <a href="https://baiedurfe.ca/">Baie-D'Urf茅 Citizens' Association</a>.</p> <p style="text-align:center"><img alt="Pictured left to right are Professor Shariff, Ms Amiry, and the Mayor of Baie-D'Urf茅, Heidi Ektvedt." src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/iwd2023_-_baie_durfe_event_2.jpg" style="height:348px; width:400px; margin:10px" /></p> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:45:09 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Professor Shaheen Shariff offers Expert Quote for International Women's Day 2023 /definetheline/node/4791 <p style="text-align:center"><img alt="logos for 黑料不打烊 University and International Women's Day" src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/mcgill_iwd_2023.png" style="height:110px; width:600px; margin:10px" /></p> <p><a href="https://www.internationalwomensday.com/">March 8 is International Women's Day.</a>聽Each year, people from around the world come together to celebrate the聽social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.聽</p> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:15:27 +0000 黑料不打烊 University "playing WITH 鈥 playing OUT" exhibition /definetheline/node/4789 <p>Following their participation in the Anti-Violence Project鈥檚聽<a href="https://www.antiviolenceproject.org/consent-training/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Understanding Consent Culture Workshop</a>, artistic collaborators聽<a href="https://www.carolineboileau.com/" title="Caroline Boileau">Caroline Boileau</a>聽and聽<a href="https://www.nsreid.com/">Natasha S. Reid</a> developed a series of objects and artistic propositions. These artworks were聽in the聽<em>playing WITH 鈥 playing OUT</em>聽exhibition聽at the A.</p> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:51:47 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Revamping and Expanding OSVRSE /definetheline/node/4660 <p style="text-align:center"><a href="/osvrse/"><img alt="logo for the Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education" src="/osvrse/files/osvrse/styles/hd/public/hero/header_2.png?itok=6j0bSRG6" style="height:175px; width:700px; margin:10px" /></a></p> <p>On December 4, 2022,聽<a href="/">黑料不打烊 University</a>聽announced that <a href="/osvrse/">the Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education (OSVRSE)</a> is revamping and expanding in 2023.</p> Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:25:31 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Remembering the Victims of the 脡cole Polytechnique Massacre /definetheline/node/4659 <p>On this day, 33 years ago, Canada鈥檚 deadliest femicide occurred, killing 14 women at 脡cole Polytechnique de Montr茅al. This attack is representative of violence against women that is wider spread and deeply rooted in society. December 6 was named the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, and it is observed in conjunction with the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. On this day, we are reminded of both the progress we have made and what we still need to achieve.</p> Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:18:00 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Shannon Hutcheson Interviewed by The Chronicle of Higher Education about International Students and Sexual Violence /definetheline/node/4635 <p style="text-align:center"><a href="https://www.chronicle.com/article/when-dating-violence-is-a-taboo-topic"><img alt="Three people in black and white with red tape over their mouths" src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/the_chroncile_-_dating_violence_taboo.png" style="height:270px; width:600px; margin:10px" /></a></p> <p>Although there is limited research about international students' experiences with sexual violence, available literature suggests that they are more likely to be victims than domestic students.聽</p> Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:50:49 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Sold-Out World Premiere of "Meet Me" Interactive Theatre Project /definetheline/node/4614 <p style="text-align:center"><a href="/definetheline/channels/event/meet-me-interactive-theatre-experience-341463"><img alt="Promotional image for the &quot;Meet Me&quot; interactive theatre production" src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/meet_me_theatre_project_cover_image.jpg" style="height:262px; width:500px; margin:10px" /></a></p> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:25:34 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Prof Khatidja Chantler Interviewed by the BBC about Domestic Abuse /definetheline/node/4603 <p style="text-align:center"><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-63034779"><img alt="Professor Khatidja Chantler" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/CFFD/production/_126854235_vmrvbobs.jpg.webp" style="margin:10px; height:281px; width:500px" /></a></p> Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:58:45 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Behind the Masks: Dr. Shaheen Shariff, Artist and Academic /definetheline/node/4595 <p style="text-align:center"><img alt="Shaheen Shariff with five artistic masks she made" src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/shaheen_art_exhibit_1.jpg" style="height:325px; width:550px; margin:10px" /></p> <p>iMPACTS is pleased to highlight an exhibit that features art from Dr. Shaheen Shariff, James 黑料不打烊 Professor and iMPACTS Project Director. Below is the description of the masks, as explained by Dr. Shariff.聽</p> Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:16:43 +0000 黑料不打烊 University PhD Candidate Philips Ayeni Awarded FRQSC Doctoral Scholarship /definetheline/node/4585 <p><a href="https://philipsayeni.com/"><img alt="Philips Ayeni headshot" src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/philips_ayeni_2022.jpg" style="height:281px; width:250px; margin:10px; float:right" /></a></p> Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:46:21 +0000 黑料不打烊 University PhD Student Sarah Zreim Receives SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship /definetheline/node/4574 <p><img alt="Headshot of Sarah Zreim" src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/sarah_zreim.jpeg" style="float:right; height:271px; width:200px; margin:10px" />iMPACTS Research Assistant and PhD Student Sarah Zreim received a <a href="https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/fellowships/doctoral-doctorat-eng.aspx">SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship</a>. Sarah studies the influence of sexualized cyberbullying on adolescent girls in Canada who identify as ethnic and sexual minorities. Specifically, Sarah's research is led by two objectives:</p> Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000 黑料不打烊 University PhD Candidate Shannon Hutcheson Awarded Mitacs Globalink /definetheline/node/4573 <p><img src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/shannon_hutcheson_2020_0.png" style="height:207px; width:200px; margin:10px; float:right" /></p> Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:43:24 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Dr Shaheen Shariff and Safia Amiry Speak at a Panel for 黑料不打烊's Women, Leadership & Philanthropy Initiative /definetheline/node/4565 <p style="text-align:center"><img alt="Shaheen Shariff, Safia Amiry, and others sitting on a panel" src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/wlp_-_aug_2022_cover.jpg" style="height:269px; width:500px; margin:10px" /></p> Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:18:19 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Arts-Based Interventions for Sexual Violence Prevention /definetheline/node/4526 <p><a href="/definetheline/files/definetheline/a_toolkit_arts-based_interventions_for_sexual_violence_prevention_garcia_et_al._2022.pdf"><img alt=" Arts-based interventions for sexual violence prevention" src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/arts-based_toolkit_-_social_media_promotion.png" style="height:300px; width:300px; margin:10px; float:right; border-width:1px; border-style:solid" /></a></p> Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:04:00 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Toolkit for Survivor-Centred Research /definetheline/node/4513 <p><a href="/definetheline/files/definetheline/survivor-centred_research_rentschler_et_al._2022.pdf"><img alt=" Guidelines, principles, and resources&quot; " src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/survivor-centred_research_-_image.png" style="float:right; margin:10px; height:400px; width:200px" /></a></p> Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:18:11 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Gender-Based and Sexual Violence Allyship on Social Media: A Toolkit /definetheline/node/4512 <p><a href="/definetheline/files/definetheline/gender-based_and_sexual_violence_allyship_on_social_media_impacts_2022.pdf"><img alt=" A Toolkit" src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/gbv_social_media_toolkit_-_image.png" style="height:324px; width:250px; margin:10px; float:right" /></a></p> Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:16:16 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Dr. Shariff presenting a keynote at the International Conference on Cyber and Face-to-Face Aggression and Bullying /definetheline/node/4508 <p style="text-align:center"><a href="https://www.cityu.edu.hk/cyber-joy-enjoy-lab/conference"><img alt="the International Conference on Cyber and Face-to-Face Aggression and Bullying" src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/cyber_aggression_and_bullying_2022_conference_banner.jpg" style="width:719px; height:200px" /></a></p> Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:08:36 +0000 黑料不打烊 University The 10th聽黑料不打烊 International Cellphilm Festival "Re-Imaginings" /definetheline/node/4498 <p style="text-align:center"><img alt="mobile phone with lines on the screen and lines around it" src="https://i0.wp.com/internationalcellphilmfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-header3.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1" style="height:167px; width:600px; border-width:1px; border-style:solid" /></p> <p>Re-imagine鈥β</p> Fri, 27 May 2022 10:54:53 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Congratulations to Shannon Hutcheson and Addy Parsons on their Award-Winning Oral Presentation /definetheline/node/4465 <p><img alt="Photos of Shannon Hutcheson and Addy Parsons, two research assistants who won an award for outstanding oral presentation." src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/shannon_addy_egss_award.png" style="float:right; margin:10px; height:350px; width:350px" /></p> Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:40:54 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Dr Shariff's Statement for Sexual Assault Awareness Month /definetheline/node/4431 <p><a href="https://www.nsvrc.org/saam"><img alt="poster showing a computer and two mobile devices for sexual assault awareness month" src="https://www.nsvrc.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/Main_Homepage.png" style="float:right; height:314px; width:300px; margin:10px" /></a></p> <p>April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), which is observed every year to raise awareness about sexual violence, how to prevent sexual violence, and how to support people who have experienced sexual violence.</p> Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:35:52 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Statement from Dr. Shariff about International Women's Day 2022 /definetheline/node/4354 <p style="text-align:center"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/united-nations-observance-of-international-womens-day-2022-registration-142760700097"><img alt="Logo for International Women's Day 2022" src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F232065409%2F292092459175%2F1%2Foriginal.20220217-185213?w=800&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;rect=0%2C104%2C1640%2C820&amp;s=62604df4419107e96e9c11d67f2d2e86" style="height:300px; width:600px; margin:10px" /></a></p> Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:04:32 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Dr Shaheen Shariff available for expert comment during 16 Days of Activism /definetheline/node/4202 <p>Every year, from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (World Human Rights Day), Canadians observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It is an opportunity to come together to call out, speak up and renew our commitment to end gender-based violence. (<a href="https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/commemorations-celebrations/16-days.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Women and Gender Equality Canada</a>)聽</p> Thu, 25 Nov 2021 15:26:37 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Dr. Shariff's policy work on cyberbullying via Max Bell School of Public Policy /definetheline/node/4182 <p>iMPACTS director and James 黑料不打烊 Professor聽<a href="/dise/shaheen-shariff">Dr. Shaheen Shariff</a>聽has published her commissioned paper on Children and Technologies for <a href="/maxbellschool/">黑料不打烊鈥檚 Max Bell School of Policy</a>聽and the <a href="https://www.mediatechdemocracy.com/">Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy</a>.</p> Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:02:45 +0000 黑料不打烊 University iMPACTS partners with Douglas College to research student well-being during the pandemic /definetheline/node/4163 <p>iMPACTS has partnered with social science researchers at <a href="https://www.douglascollege.ca/">Douglas College</a> in Vancouver, BC to fund research on how聽COVID-19 affects聽students' social and psychological well-being.聽</p> <p>The project, 鈥淟earning in Novel Times,鈥澛爀xplores the social impacts of COVID-19 on students and how the pandemic has affected their emotional, social and psychological health.</p> Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:09:54 +0000 黑料不打烊 University iMPACTS director Shaheen Shariff a panelist on informed dialogues in academia /definetheline/node/4143 <p><img src="/dise/files/dise/styles/medium_focal__220_x_220_/public/shariff-ratio.png?itok=WEC0lQbU" style="float:left; margin:10px" />iMPACTS director and James 黑料不打烊 Professor <a href="/dise/shaheen-shariff" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shaheen Shariff</a> will be sharing her thoughts on informed dialogues in academia as part of a presentation series by the <a href="/maut/">黑料不打烊 Association of University Teachers</a>.</p> Fri, 08 Oct 2021 18:32:33 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Relationships & Consent for International Students /definetheline/node/4046 <p>iMPACTS is partnering with 黑料不打烊's International Student Services, the Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support, and Education, and the Student Wellness Hub for "Relationships and Consent for International Students" on September 30, 2021 at 5pm EDT.聽This online workshop will provide international students with聽a non-judgmental and open space to discuss healthy relationships, green and red flags to look out for, and consent and reporting specific to international students鈥 realities.</p> <p>聽</p> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 18:10:12 +0000 黑料不打烊 University iMPACTS is hiring a Project Administrator /definetheline/node/3956 <p>The Project Administrator plays a key role on iMPACTS,聽working directly with James 黑料不打烊 Professor and iMPACTS director聽Shaheen Shariff and聽the Project Planning committee, as well as student researchers and partners. The candidate will oversee聽administrative duties聽and finances聽and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the project, including the planning, development and implementation of activities.聽</p> Wed, 19 May 2021 14:35:15 +0000 黑料不打烊 University iMPACTS Research Assistant and PhD Student Safia Amiry Receives FRQSC Funding /definetheline/node/3932 <p><img alt="" data-fid="2107" src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/safia_amiry.png?itok=m5IkUleV" style="height:351px; float:right; margin:10px" />The iMPACTS Project team is pleased to announce that <a href="/definetheline/about-us/research-assistants">PhD student and iMPACTS researcher Safia Amiry</a> has been awarded the prestigious <a href="http://www.frqsc.gouv.qc.ca/en/">Fonds de Recherche du Qu茅bec - Soci茅t茅 et Culture (FRQSC)</a> for her doctoral studies.</p> Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:20:54 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Professor Shaheen Shariff Interviewed about Halifax Professor Wayne Hankey /definetheline/node/3917 <p><a href="/definetheline/impacts/about-us/project-director">Professor Shaheen Shariff, James 黑料不打烊 Professor and Director of iMPACTS</a>, was interviewed by <a href="https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/">the Chronicle Herald</a> about聽Halifax professor Wayne Hankey, a retired classics and philosophy professor who taught at both聽University of King鈥檚 College and Dalhousie University.聽Hankey has been charged with sexual assault and indecent assault for separate allegations from two different men.聽The alleged sexual assault dates back to 1982 and the charge of indecent assaul</p> Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:19:56 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Dr. Shaheen Shariff interviewed about the pandemic's impact on women /definetheline/node/3889 <p><a href="https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/why-the-pandemic-has-been-particularly-hard-on-women-working-front-line-jobs-1.5339176"><img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1113463193144262657/Rq4YTRpY_400x400.png" style="float:right; height:200px; width:200px; margin:10px" /></a></p> Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:51:29 +0000 黑料不打烊 University International Women's Day 2021 /definetheline/node/3887 <p>Today is <a href="https://www.internationalwomensday.com/">International Women's Day</a>, which is聽an international date that commemorates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. International Women's Day also makes a call to action for advancing gender equity across society.聽</p> <p>On behalf of the iMPACTS team, <a href="/definetheline/impacts/about-us/project-director">Dr. Shaheen Shariff</a>, who is the Project Director聽and James 黑料不打烊 Professor, offers this statement:聽</p> Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:21:59 +0000 黑料不打烊 University UQAM Research Chair on Sexist and Sexual Violence in Higher Education /definetheline/node/3864 <p><a href="https://chairevssmes.uqam.ca/"><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSziWLGEkOki9tVNRl6o1phmq-yP_byQ19eqQ&amp;usqp=CAU" style="float:right" /></a><a href="https://chairevssmes.uqam.ca/">The Research Chair on Sexist and Sexual Violence in Higher Education</a> aims to prevent gender-based and sexual violence in higher education in Quebec and Canada, through observation, evaluation and mobilization.聽Inspired by the research project <a href="https://chairevssmes.uqam.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/124/Rapport-ESSIMU-UQAM.pdf">l鈥橢nqu锚te Sexualit茅, S茅curit茅 et Inte</a></p> Wed, 17 Feb 2021 02:41:27 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Remembering the Victims of the 脡cole Polytechnique Massacre /definetheline/node/3795 <p>On December聽6th, 1989, 14 women were murdered at 脡cole Polytechnique de Montr茅al in what remains one of the deadliest mass shooting in the country鈥檚 history. This solemn anniversary has become annually marked with a National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women - inviting us to commemorate the tragic event by reflecting on lessons that rang out then and continue to echo 31 years later.</p> Sun, 06 Dec 2020 17:10:41 +0000 黑料不打烊 University New Events from the Institute for Human Development and Well-being /definetheline/node/3792 <p><a href="/ihdw/"><img src="/ihdw/files/ihdw/moriarty_branding_img.png" style="float:right; margin:10px" /></a></p> Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:19:19 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Kids Help Phone Now Provides Crisis Support via Facebook Messenger /definetheline/node/3754 <p><a href="/definetheline/impacts/about-us/partner-organizations/community-corporate#facebook">Facebook, a partner on iMPACTS</a>, recently announced that聽<a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/">Kids Help Phone</a> will now provide mental health and well-being support through Crisis Support over Messenger. Both young people and adults can reach out for 24/7 support using Facebook Messenger by visiting <a href="https://www.messenger.com/t/CrisisTextLinepoweredbyKidsHelpPhone" target="_blank">Crisis Text Line powered by Kids Help Phone</a>.</p> Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:30:51 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Dr. Shariff Interviewed about Cyberbullying and Amanda Todd's Death /definetheline/node/3741 <p><a href="/definetheline/impacts/about-us/project-director">Dr. Shaheen Shariff</a>, the Director of IMPACTS and James 黑料不打烊 Professor, gave a live聽interview on CBC Radio with Stephen Quinn about cyberbullying. Joining Dr. Shariff and Stephen Quinn was Carol Todd, the mother of Amanda Todd, who committed suicide in 2012 after聽being stalked,聽bullied, and blackmailed聽online.聽</p> Mon, 12 Oct 2020 22:16:28 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Dr. Shariff Receives a TIAW World of Difference Award /definetheline/node/3716 <p><a href="https://www.tiaw.org/">The International Alliance for Women (TIAW)</a> is a global charitable foundation dedicated to the economic empowerment and advancement of women all over the globe. Their commitment is to the "inclusive economy" - uniting, supporting and promoting women and their chosen networks across all continents, which in turn supports and strengthens the global economic fabric.</p> Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:46:53 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Raising Canada 2020: Top 10 Threats to Childhood and the Impact of COVID-19 /definetheline/node/3687 <p>According to a new report from <a href="https://childrenfirstcanada.org/">Children First Canada</a>, one in three children in Canada do not enjoy a safe and healthy childhood, one in five children lives in poverty and sometimes goes to bed or school on an empty stomach, and one in three Canadians have experienced some form of abuse before their 15th birthday. Suicide is named as the leading cause of death among children aged 10 to 14.</p> Tue, 01 Sep 2020 19:27:26 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Call for Artists: Images of Justice /definetheline/node/3681 <p>Calling all those interested in drawing!聽A second edition of <em>Images of Justice</em> is presented by <a href="https://contekst.education/exhibits/images-of-justice/">Contekst</a> in collaboration with <a href="https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/">the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC)</a>;聽<a href="https://droitcivil.uottawa.ca/interdisciplinary-research-laboratory-rights-child/">the Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child (IRLRC) at the University of Ottawa</a>;聽<a href="https://www.ryerson.ca/child-youth-care/">the School of Child and Youth Care, Facult</a></p> Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:03:08 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Social Media Toolkit from West Coast LEAF /definetheline/node/3665 <p><a href="http://www.westcoastleaf.org/">West Coast LEAF</a>, a partner on the iMPACTS Project, has released a social media聽toolkit featuring eight images to raise awareness about gender justice. Working with community partners聽at PACE Society, Urban Native Youth Association, and the Coalition Against Trans Antagonism, they created images from their <a href="http://www.westcoastleaf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/West-Coast-LEAF-gender-equality-report-card-2020-May-26-web-lower-resolution.pdf">BC Gender Equality Report Card 2019/2020</a>.</p> Sun, 09 Aug 2020 19:31:22 +0000 黑料不打烊 University A 鈥淗ealing Blanket鈥 Against Gender Violence Created by 600 Women from Around the World /definetheline/node/3664 <p><a href="https://sparcinla.org/patchwork/"><img src="https://hyperallergic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/02-Healing-Blanket-2-720x720.jpg" style="float:right; height:400px; width:400px; margin:10px" /></a></p> Sat, 08 Aug 2020 14:38:52 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Facebook Canada and Ontario Tech University Launch the Global Network Against Hate /definetheline/node/3656 <p><a href="/definetheline/impacts/about-us/partner-organizations/community-corporate#facebook">Facebook Canada, who is a partner on the iMPACTS Project,</a>聽announced that they are partnering聽with Ontario Tech University鈥檚 <a href="https://socialscienceandhumanities.ontariotechu.ca/centre-on-hate-bias-and-extremism/index.php">Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism</a> to launch the Global Network Against Hate.</p> Sun, 02 Aug 2020 15:34:18 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Updates from the Institute for Human Development and Well-Being /definetheline/node/3613 <p><a href="/ihdw/"><img src="/ihdw/files/ihdw/moriarty_branding_img.png" style="float:right; margin:10px" /></a>The Institute for Human Development and Well-Being (IHDW) has been busy this summer as the world rapidly adapted to the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges that have arisen, the IHDW has taken on many positive and successful projects.聽</p> <p>The Institute's work addresses the role that leadership and policy-making can play in human development and well-being for individuals who:</p> Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:58:27 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Op-Ed: What COVID-19 Can Teach Us About Living with a Chronic Illness /definetheline/node/3537 <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/stayhomeforcancer-what-covid-19-can-teach-us-living-chronic-morena/"><img src="https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C4E12AQFW3H84UF-NJw/article-cover_image-shrink_720_1280/0?e=1597276800&amp;v=beta&amp;t=-moFxDPe93cxgwbBPhfeTPkAYzKskHItYTy2Vbg8Nxg" style="float:right; margin:10px; height:171px; width:250px" /></a></p> Sun, 07 Jun 2020 17:37:25 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Quebec Will Abolish Time Limits on Sexual Assault Lawsuits /definetheline/node/3535 <p>The Quebec government recently聽tabled legislation that will abolish the time limits on聽sexual assault lawsuits. Currently, the time limit for sexual assault lawsuits is 30 years. This change to legislation, which would allow victims to sue for damages no longer how much time has passed since the sexual assault,聽has聽been long sought after by survivors and advocates.</p> <p>Quebec Justice Minister Sonia LeBel tabled the bill, a move which was applauded by all parties at the National Assembly. The bill is expected to quickly be passed into law.聽</p> Sat, 06 Jun 2020 16:04:02 +0000 黑料不打烊 University B.C. Government Announces $10 Million in Funding for Community-Based Sexual Assault Services /definetheline/node/3523 <p>Today, the <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PSSG0033-000947">British Columbia government announced $10 million in funding</a> over three years to community-based sexual assault programming. This is great news to community-based sexual assault programs, including <a href="/definetheline/impacts/about-us/partner-organizations/community-corporate#leaf">West Coast LEAF, an iMPACTS Project partner</a>. Organizations like West Coast LEAF play an essential role in supporting survivors of sexual violence.聽</p> Tue, 26 May 2020 19:50:28 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Op-Ed: COVID-19 Doesn鈥檛 Discriminate, But People Do /definetheline/node/3521 <p><a href="/definetheline/impacts/about-us/research-assistants">Research assistant and PhD student Rebecca Katz</a> has written an op-ed piece about discrimination in the time of COVID-19. She explains:聽</p> Sat, 23 May 2020 14:37:20 +0000 黑料不打烊 University SSHRC Partnerships Tool-Kit /definetheline/node/3512 <p>The <a href="https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx">Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)</a>聽is a Canadian federal research-funding agency that promotes and supports post-secondary research and training in the humanities and social sciences. SSHRC has put together <a href="https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/about-au_sujet/partnerships-partenariats/toolkit-trouse_d-information-eng.aspx">a partnerships tool-kit</a> with resources聽for new applicants as well as for current project directors and coordinators managing grants.</p> Fri, 15 May 2020 15:43:13 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Dr. Shariff Offers Expertise on the Pandemic Paradox /definetheline/node/3507 <p><a href="/definetheline/impacts/about-us/project-director">Dr. Shaheen Shariff</a>, along with other experts at 黑料不打烊 University, offered her expertise to the聽<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/the-pandemic-paradox-canadians-asked-to-go-out-and-face-threat-that-kept-them-inside-for-weeks-1.5558531">pandemic paradox</a> Canadians are currently experiencing: they have been asked to go out聽and face the threat that has kept them home-bound for weeks. Dr.</p> Sun, 10 May 2020 13:59:14 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Op-Ed: How COVID-19 is Affecting Vulnerable Students /definetheline/node/3502 <p><img src="https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C5612AQENysZHpp7Jdg/article-cover_image-shrink_720_1280/0?e=1593648000&amp;v=beta&amp;t=98FvJnXCkF_3PUZ9SCYHllwv1V7xT77dHROiG7X5p8c" style="margin:10px; float:right; height:233px; width:350px" />Carolyn Peris is a <a href="/definetheline/impacts/about-us/research-assistants">research assistant on IMPACTS</a>, a special needs teacher in Montreal, and a big sister to a brother with Down Syndrome. In her op-ed, Carolyn talks about how students with (dis)abilities have been聽impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.</p> Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:48:30 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Children's Rights Creative Contest from the Landon Pearson Centre /definetheline/node/3492 <p>The Landon Pearson Centre is inviting children and young people聽aged 4-18 to share their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Folks are invited to express themselves聽through short stories, drawings, videos, and聽more.聽Winning entries will receive a cash prize and will be invited to publish in the Canadian Journal of Children鈥檚 Rights Special Issue 2021.聽</p> <p><a href="https://carleton.ca/landonpearsoncentre/">Information about the contest is聽available here.</a></p> Mon, 20 Apr 2020 20:29:30 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Sexual Harassment Workplace Training /definetheline/node/3490 <p><a href="https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/faculty-staff/our-faculty/wayne-mackay.html">Dr.</a></p> Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:04:01 +0000 黑料不打烊 University 'You Clap for Me Now' Video Highlights the Role of Immigrant Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic /definetheline/node/3489 <p>A video titled "You Clap for Me Now" features UK residents and people of foreign heritage reciting an anti-racist poem in order to highlight the crucial role immigrant workers are playing in the COVID-19 outbreak.</p> <p style="text-align:center"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXGIt_Y57tc"><img src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/you_clap_for_me_now_-_image.png" style="margin:10px; height:281px; width:500px; border-width:1px; border-style:solid" /></a></p> Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:57:39 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Signal for Help Campaign Launches to Help People Experiencing Gender-Based Violence During Home Isolation /definetheline/node/3488 <p><a href="https://canadianwomen.org/signal-for-help/"><img src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/signal_for_help_campaign_2020.jpg" style="float:right; height:400px; width:400px; margin:10px; border-width:1px; border-style:solid" /></a><a href="https://canadianwomen.org/">The Canadian Women鈥檚 Foundation</a>, one of the IMPACTS Project partners, has announced its support for <a href="https://canadianwomen.org/signal-for-help/">Signal for Help</a>, an online initiative to assist those experiencing violence as a聽result of home isolation during the pandemic.</p> Tue, 14 Apr 2020 21:25:09 +0000 黑料不打烊 University COVID-19 Resources /definetheline/node/3483 <p>The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted our lives and, consequently, there are individuals and communities in need of additional supports and resources. We on the聽IMPACTS Project are dedicated to supporting people affected by sexual violence, domestic violence, and abuse. <a href="/definetheline/impacts/resources/resources-covid-19">Here is a list of some resources, information, and other supports available.</a></p> <p>聽</p> <p>聽</p> Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:13:41 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Prime Minister Trudeau Announces Support for Sexual Assault Centres and Vulnerable Canadians /definetheline/node/3481 <p>Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the聽Canadian government has been working to support vulnerable populations. Certain communities and individuals face additional risks and harm, particularly as services and resources are closed, and as they are forced to stay home. Today,聽Prime Minister Trudeau announced that the government will provide additional support to women and children at risk of violence. The government will provide up to $50 million to women鈥檚 shelters and sexual assault centres, including facilities in Indigenous communities.</p> Sun, 29 Mar 2020 21:26:57 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Op-Ed: For Some People, Home Isn't the Safest Place /definetheline/node/3475 <p>As Canadians increasingly self-isolate amid urgent and necessary calls by the federal and provincial governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many women and children will be at greater risk of facing domestic violence. In fact, for many, a greater threat to their health and safety might be in their very home.</p> Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:06:32 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Government Power in Times of Pandemic /definetheline/node/3474 <p><a href="https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/faculty-staff/our-faculty/wayne-mackay.html">Dr. Wayne MacKay</a>聽of Dalhousie University, and partner on the IMPACTS Project,聽recently spoke to Information Morning with Louise Renault and Portia Clark. The CBC radio show provides Nova Scotia with news, survival information, stories and opinions from all perspectives in the province.聽</p> Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:00:06 +0000 黑料不打烊 University A Thin Line Between Freedom of Expression and Intimidation /definetheline/node/3463 <p>The Internet makes it possible to publish any comment, message or insult quickly, even impulsively. Have laws followed the evolution of the web? Can the law on freedom of expression be adapted to the new realities? </p> <p>Project Director Dr. Shaheen Shariff was interviewed about these issues. The interview can be read on laTribune聽<a href="https://www.latribune.ca/actualites/a-t-on-le-droit-de-tout-dire-d9efb08d9bbd62696ca5f29e033f4416">here</a>.</p> Mon, 09 Mar 2020 23:01:06 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Experts: International Women's Day 2020 /definetheline/node/3462 <p><a href="https://www.internationalwomensday.com/"><img src="https://phavi.umcs.pl/ph/r,480,360/agicon/c/2018/0306/27355675a9ec18413c62.png" style="float:right; height:169px; width:300px" /></a></p> <p>The first International Women's Day occurred in 1911, supported by over one million people. International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women - while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender balance.聽</p> <p>Here are some experts from 黑料不打烊 University that can provide comment on this issue:</p> <p>聽</p> Sun, 08 Mar 2020 03:06:48 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Dr. Shaheen Shariff Denounces Online Hate Speech against Mohawks /definetheline/node/3456 <p>Dr. Shaheen Shariff was asked to comment on the online threats and hate directed towards Mohawks blocking rail traffic south of Montreal.</p> <p>Read Dr. Shariff's comments <a href="/education/channels/news/media-highlight-shaheen-shariff-denounces-online-hate-speech-against-mohawks-320953">here</a>.</p> <p>Read the full story on <a href="https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/mohawks-face-online-threats-hate-as-protest-continues">The Guardian</a>.</p> Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:32:39 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Our Bodies Our Mind Event /definetheline/node/3442 <p>聽</p> <p><img alt="Image of Event Poster" src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/obom_poster2.png" width="500" /></p> Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:32:12 +0000 黑料不打烊 University When Meritocracy Blinds us to Gender Discrimination /definetheline/node/3426 <p>A little more gender balance...would be nice, but at the same time, I want the best people to be there,鈥 writes a young African American woman studying engineering. 鈥淚 really hope that I haven鈥檛 gotten where I am...because of my gender. I鈥檇 like to think I earned it.鈥</p> <p>Meritocracies are predicated on the belief that only the best are chosen and that hard work and talent are always rewarded. If we presume that talent and hard work are not gender specific, then why is it that assumed meritocracies show extraordinary imbalances between men and women?</p> Wed, 22 Jan 2020 19:09:16 +0000 黑料不打烊 University A Feminist Governance Framework Recipe /definetheline/node/3425 <p>West Coast LEAF, as a feminist legal organization and an organization mostly made up of and supported by settlers, has an enhanced responsibility and obligation to imagine the possibilities. To do that well, we must consider how we govern ourselves, hold ourselves to account, and strive to not only do good work, but to do it in a good way.</p> Wed, 22 Jan 2020 18:52:13 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Movies for Mental Health /definetheline/node/3417 <p>On behalf of the聽<a href="https://www.facebook.com/OSVRSEMcGILL/">Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education - Consent 黑料不打烊</a>聽and the Student Wellness Hub, we would like to invite all 黑料不打烊 students to 鈥淢ovies For Mental Health鈥 (M4MH).</p> <p>M4MH harnesses film to engage with participants on the vital topic of mental health as part of Bell Let's Talk week at 黑料不打烊. M4MH is on January 27 from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 pm) in Arts W-215. Free food will be provided!</p> Fri, 10 Jan 2020 19:36:42 +0000 黑料不打烊 University UK falls six places in gender equality rankings /definetheline/node/3413 <p>The UK has fallen six places down the global rankings for gender equality. Despite successive prime ministers pledging to take decisive action to tackle the gender imbalances in politics and wider British society, the UK has dropped from the 15th most equal nation in world to 21st.</p> Tue, 17 Dec 2019 18:25:05 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Remembering the Montreal Massacre /definetheline/node/3406 <p>14 universities from Newfoundland and Labrador to B.C. take part in tribute to victims of 1989 attack. Read the <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/ecole-polytechnique-canada-montreal-ceremony-1.5378847">CBC</a>聽article about the ceremonies occurring today.</p> <p>Message from the Project Director:</p> <p>Today, we remember the tragic shootings of 14 Montreal women at Ecole Polytechnique. At IMPACTS, we pledge to continue our work towards eliminating violence towards girls and women. Our hearts go out to the families and survivors of gender based violence.</p> Fri, 06 Dec 2019 17:41:53 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Five men acquitted of rape because unconscious victim didn't fight back /definetheline/node/3379 <p>A court in Barcelona cleared five men of sexual assault charges after saying the crime did not fit the legal definition of rape because the unconscious teenage victim didn't fight back.<br /> Under Spanish law, a sexual attack can only be classified as an assault or rape if the perpetrator uses violence or intimidation. Because the survivor was unconscious, the five were convicted of a lesser charge of sexual abuse.<br /> Read the full story on <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/01/europe/barcelona-rape-sexual-assault-intl/index.html">CNN.</a></p> Sun, 03 Nov 2019 17:00:35 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Women Speak About Sexual Assault in the Military /definetheline/node/3372 <p>A ruling last year by a military court decided that for cases of rape and sexual assault that occurred 1986 and 2006 the statute of limitations would be 5 years. This ruling may be challenged now that The Supreme Court of the United States is back in session. CNN has interviewed 3 survivors of sexual assault who are affected by this ruling.</p> <p>See the video on <a href="https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2019/10/07/military-sexual-assault-interviews-keilar-pkg-vpx.cnn">CNN</a>.</p> Sun, 27 Oct 2019 16:34:20 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Doctoral Oral Defence of PhD Candidate Chloe Garcia /definetheline/node/3347 <p><a href="/dise/"><img src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/mcgill_faculty-of-education.png" style="float:right; width:300px; margin:10px; height:49px" /></a></p> Fri, 20 Sep 2019 22:50:00 +0000 黑料不打烊 University PhD Candidate and Research Assistant Christopher Dietzel Awarded Mitacs Globalink /definetheline/node/3327 <p><a href="https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/globalink"><img src="https://management.viu.ca/sites/default/files/Mitacs-Globalink2.png" style="float:right" /></a>Christopher Dietzel, a <a href="/definetheline/christopher-dietzel">PhD candidate聽in DISE</a> and research assistant on <a href="/definetheline/impacts">the IMPACTS Project</a>, has received a <a href="https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/globalink">Mitacs Globalink Research Award</a>.</p> Thu, 25 Jul 2019 15:59:12 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Dr. Shariff Interviewed about Arts-Based Approaches to Addressing Sexual Violence /definetheline/node/3322 <p><a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/making-an-impact-artists-and-researchers-collaborate-to-address-sexual-violence/"><img src="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/InVisible.jpg" style="float:right; height:263px; width:350px; margin:10px" /></a></p> Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:03:24 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Opening of "In/Visible: Body as Reflective Site" /definetheline/node/3318 <p>The <a href="https://www.visualartscentre.ca/mcclure-gallery/the-gallery/">McClure Gallery</a>聽and the <a href="https://www.visualartscentre.ca/visual-arts-centre/">Visual Arts Centre</a>, in partnership with the聽<a href="/definetheline/impacts">IMPACTS Project</a>, had a successful opening for the <a href="https://www.visualartscentre.ca/mcclure-gallery/exhibitions/current-exhibition/">In/Visible: Body as Reflective Site</a> exhibition.</p> Wed, 19 Jun 2019 02:06:41 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Shariff Collaborate to Research Gender-Based Violence /definetheline/node/3317 <h2><strong>New Funds to Research Gender Violence </strong></h2> <h3><strong>Professors Claudia Mitchell and IMPACTS Project Director, Dr. Shaheen Shariff, collaborate on expanding areas of research on gender-based violence</strong></h3> <p><img src="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Marc-Garneau-Event-4-930x698.jpeg" style="float:right; height:263px; width:350px; margin:10px" /></p> Wed, 05 Jun 2019 23:55:25 +0000 黑料不打烊 University IMPACTS Research Team at AERA /definetheline/node/3301 <p><a href="/definetheline/impacts/about-us/project-director">IMPACTS Project Director Dr. Shaheen Shariff</a>聽and聽research assistants Chloe Garcia, Milka Nyariro, Andrea Velghe, Shannon Hutcheson, Sarah Lewington, and Christopher Dietzel聽presented at聽the 2019 AERA Annual Meeting last week.</p> Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:48:34 +0000 黑料不打烊 University International Women's Day /definetheline/node/3292 <p><strong>Happy International Women's Day!聽</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.internationalwomensday.com/"><img src="https://phavi.umcs.pl/ph/r,480,360/agicon/c/2018/0306/27355675a9ec18413c62.png" style="float:right; height:169px; width:300px" /></a></p> Fri, 08 Mar 2019 16:30:56 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Dr. Shariff and Christopher Dietzel Interviewed by CBC about Manitoba Sexual Extortion Case /definetheline/node/3115 <p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-tinder-courts-sextortion-crime-nude-pictures-1.4820403"><img src="https://i.cbc.ca/1.4111264.1536771855!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_780/texting.jpg" style="height:141px; width:250px; margin:10px; float:right" /></a>Dr. Shaheen Shariff was interviewed by <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news">CBC News</a> about a sexual extortion聽case involving a 25-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman in Manitoba.</p> Mon, 17 Sep 2018 13:36:30 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Research Assistant Ayesha Vemuri Published in the Oxford University Press /definetheline/node/3105 <p style="text-align:center"><img src="https://wol-prod-cdn.literatumonline.com/pb-assets/journal-banners/17539137-1501384770980.jpg" /></p> <p>Congratulations to Ayesha Vemuri, a research assistant on the IMPACTS Project. The <a href="http://global.oup.com/?cc=ca">Oxford University Press</a> has published her article in <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/17539137"><em>Communication, Culture and Critique</em></a>.</p> Mon, 10 Sep 2018 16:12:01 +0000 黑料不打烊 University PhD Candidate and Research Assistant Chloe Garcia Awarded the Jackie Kirk Fellowship /definetheline/node/3027 <p><img alt="" src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/styles/medium/public/chloe_garcia_pic_3_1.jpg?itok=CgmkuTNQ" style="width:192px; height:220px; float:right; margin:9px" /><a href="/definetheline/chloe-garcia">Chloe Garcia</a>, who is a PhD candidate in the <a href="/dise/">Department of Integrated Studies in Education</a> and a research assistant on the <a href="/definetheline/impacts">IMPACTS Project</a>, has been awarded the Jackie Kirk Fellowship for 2018-2019.聽</p> Thu, 28 Jun 2018 16:27:37 +0000 黑料不打烊 University UQAM-IMPACTS Symposium broadcasted in Webcast /definetheline/node/2929 <div> <div> <div><a href="/definetheline/channels/event/canadian-symposium-sexual-violence-post-secondary-education-institutions-284582"><img alt="R茅sultats de recherche d'images pour 芦聽Canadian Symposium on Sexual Violence in Post-Secondary Education Institutions聽禄" src="http://mcliu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/violence.jpg" style="margin-top:0px; width:366px; height:377px; float:right" /></a> </div></div></div> Thu, 17 May 2018 18:47:45 +0000 黑料不打烊 University PhD Student and Research Assistant Christopher Dietzel interviewed by Besedo about Sexual Harassment on Dating Apps /definetheline/node/2910 <p><a href="https://besedo.com/"><img alt="R茅sultats de recherche d'images pour 芦聽besedo聽禄" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/875619678969778177/XpJ54UhX_400x400.jpg" style="margin:10px; width:302px; height:302px; float:right" /></a></p> Wed, 25 Apr 2018 15:38:31 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Dr. Shariff interviewed by FLARE about cyberbullying and harassment /definetheline/node/2830 <p><span><span><a href="http://www.flare.com/sex-and-relationships/interracial-relationship-harassment/"><img alt="R茅sultats de recherche d'images pour 芦聽flare magazine logo聽禄" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/938494926899306496/khVdAfC2_400x400.jpg" style="margin:10px; width:150px; height:150px; float:right" /></a>Dr.</span></span></p> Thu, 05 Apr 2018 21:33:42 +0000 黑料不打烊 University "Taking It All Off" Podcasts on Sexual Violence and Online Dating /definetheline/node/2801 <p><a href="/osvrse/awareness-initiatives/podcast-taking-it-all"><img alt="" src="/osvrse/files/osvrse/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/taking_it_all_off_0.png?itok=Gtsr53JZ" style="width:320px; height:320px; float:right; margin:10px" title="Taking it all off" /></a><a href="/osvrse/">The Office of Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education (O-SVRSE)</a> and <a href="/students/housing/life/staff/facilitators">Rez Life</a>, a sub-unit of聽<a href="/students/housing/">Student Housing</a>, rece</p> Mon, 12 Mar 2018 23:01:53 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Women Make an Impact at 黑料不打烊 and Beyond /definetheline/node/2795 <p>Thursday, March 8 commemorates <a href="https://www.internationalwomensday.com/">International Women's Day 2018</a>. 黑料不打烊 University celebrated the event by recognizing the incredible accomplishments of women who are currently working and studying at the university, as well as the accomplishments of 黑料不打烊 alumnae.</p> Fri, 09 Mar 2018 00:47:01 +0000 黑料不打烊 University PhD Candidate and Research Assistant Chloe Garcia interviewed by Vice about LegalFling dating app /definetheline/node/2749 <p>Chloe Garcia, a PhD candidate in the <a href="/dise/">Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)</a> and a research assistant on the <a href="/definetheline/impacts/about-us">IMPACTS Project</a>, was interviewed by <a href="https://www.vice.com/fr">VICE</a> about consent in the context of a new dating app called聽<a href="https://legalfling.io/">LegalFling</a><span>. </span></p> Sun, 04 Feb 2018 13:57:35 +0000 黑料不打烊 University IMPACTS Supporting Newly-Launched 'Only Yes Means Yes' Project from West Coast Leaf /definetheline/node/2748 <p><a href="http://www.westcoastleaf.org/"><img alt="R茅sultats de recherche d'images pour 芦聽west coast leaf聽禄" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/685185025080311808/zaZm2N86.jpg" style="margin:10px; width:200px; height:200px; float:right" /></a></p> Sat, 03 Feb 2018 13:10:35 +0000 黑料不打烊 University DISE PhD student and Research Assistant Christopher Dietzel to present about consent online /definetheline/node/2711 <p>Christopher Dietzel, a PhD student in <a href="/dise/">the Department of Integrated Studies in Education</a>聽and a research assistant on <a href="/definetheline/impacts">the IMPACTS Project</a>, is聽presenting his doctoral research at the <a href="http://idate2018.com/">2018 iDate Dating Industry Conference</a>. This announcement was recently highlighted in WebWire, which you can <a href="https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=218093">access here</a>.</p> Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:32:56 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Special Issue of Education & Law Journal, edited by Dr. Shariff, features work of DISE students /definetheline/node/2704 <p><a href="/definetheline/impacts"><img alt="" src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/impacts_logo_tagline_rgb.png" style="width:300px; float:right; height:83px; margin:15px 10px" /></a></p> <p><strong>The IMPACTS Project is pleased to announce the publication of a special issue of the Education &amp; Law Journal.</strong>聽</p> Wed, 10 Jan 2018 13:47:44 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Dr. Shariff interviewed about hate on social media /definetheline/node/2699 <p><a href="http://scienceandfilm.org/articles/3022/interview-with-shaheen-shariff-about-hate-on-social-media"><img alt="R茅sultats de recherche d'images pour 芦聽sloan science and film聽禄" src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/portrait/14673360_300x300" style="margin:10px; width:300px; height:300px; float:right" /></a>Dr.</p> Sat, 30 Dec 2017 23:01:41 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Dr. Shariff Invited as Instructor for Visiting Chinese Judges /definetheline/node/2660 <p><a href="http://english.court.gov.cn/"><img alt="R茅sultats de recherche d'images pour 芦聽the supreme people's court of china聽禄" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8b/Supreme_People%27s_Court_of_P.R.China%27s_badge.svg/1200px-Supreme_People%27s_Court_of_P.R.China%27s_badge.svg.png" style="margin:5px 10px; width:300px; height:332px; float:right" /></a></p> Sat, 25 Nov 2017 13:17:38 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Prof. Shaheen Shariff invited as Keynote Speaker to the International Association of Women Judges /definetheline/node/2658 <p>Dr. S<img src="http://medelnet.eu/images/2016/iawj.jpg" style="border:0px; vertical-align:middle; height:183px; width:244px; float:right" />haheen Shariff聽was recently invited to address a meeting of members of the聽<a href="https://www.nawj.org/">National Association of Women Judges</a>聽(USA) visiting Montreal.</p> <p>They were hosted by members 聽of the聽<a href="https://iawjcc.com/">Canadian Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges (CCIAWJ)</a>. Both chapters are part of the the聽<a href="http://www.iawj.org/">International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ)</a>.</p> Fri, 24 Nov 2017 16:23:35 +0000 黑料不打烊 University PhD Candidate and Research Assistant Chloe Garcia received the DISE Mentorship Excellence Graduate Award /definetheline/node/2657 <p><img alt="" src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/chloe_garcia_pic_3.jpg?itok=GhebIXQU" style="width:160px; height:183px; float:right; margin:11px" /><strong>Congratulations to Chloe Garcia on earning the聽Mentorship Excellence Graduate Award</strong>聽from the聽<a href="/dise/">Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)</a>.</p> Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:06:43 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Master's Student and Research Assistant Emil Briones named DISE Outstanding Researcher-Practitioner /definetheline/node/2656 <p><img alt="" src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/emil_briones_ra_mcgill-education_4.jpg?itok=bg7viRtF" style="width:160px; height:183px; float:right; margin:11px" /></p> Thu, 23 Nov 2017 00:24:28 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Dr. Shariff at the National Conference on Campus Sexual Assault for Higher Education Administrators /definetheline/node/2652 <p><img alt="" src="/definetheline/files/definetheline/styles/medium_landscape__320/public/channels/image/csv_conference2017.png?itok=SlanQ-xg" style="width:320px; height:83px; float:right" title="" /></p> <p>Dr. Shaheen Shariff will be presenting as a keynote speaker at the聽<a href="http://ryleyconferences.com/nat-conf-csa-for-hea-2017/">3rd Annual聽National Conference on Campus Sexual Assault for Higher Education Administrators</a>.聽</p> Mon, 20 Nov 2017 14:20:22 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Dr. Shariff at the European Conference on Domestic Violence /definetheline/node/2651 <p><span>In early September, Professor Shariff presented the IMPACTS project at the </span><em><a href="http://www.fpce.up.pt/iiecdv/about.html">II European Conference on Domestic Violence聽</a></em><a href="http://www.fpce.up.pt/iiecdv/about.html">in Porto, Portugal</a><span> to an international audience.聽</span><span>Dr. Shrariff's presentation covered聽</span><span>the research being conducted聽under the IMPACTS Project, which is housed at 黑料不打烊 University and includes several聽university partners (Canada and international).</span></p> Sun, 19 Nov 2017 22:56:47 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Climate Surveys on Campus Sexual Violence (for students) /definetheline/node/2621 <p>On October 19, 2017, full time 黑料不打烊 students should have received one of two anonymous Climate Surveys on Campus Sexual Violence (for students), based on a random selection whereby 18,000 students received Climate Survey on Sexual Violence 1, and 18,000 students received Climate Survey on Sexual Violence 2. We are pleased to note that many students have completed or partially completed the surveys. We now provide you with the opportunity to complete either or both surveys if you have not already done so.聽</p> Wed, 08 Nov 2017 19:04:18 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Ad-Hoc panel at 黑料不打烊 to conduct campus study of sexual violence /definetheline/node/2477 <p><a href="/osvrse/awareness-initiatives/ad-hoc-panel-conduct-campus-study-sexual-violence"><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/2e/黑料不打烊_Wordmark.svg/1280px-黑料不打烊_Wordmark.svg.png" style="height:86px; width:366px; float:right" /></a>Following the adoption of the聽<a href="/secretariat/files/secretariat/policy_against_sexual_violence.pdf">Policy Against Sexual Violence</a>,聽the Provost of 黑料不打烊 University, Christopher Manfredi, struck an Ad Hoc Panel on April 1, 2017, to conduct an impartial and independent (from the Provost鈥檚</p> Fri, 22 Sep 2017 18:10:42 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Quebec human rights commission denounces public misogyny /definetheline/node/718 <p>The Quebec human rights commission has recently rendered a decision regarding misogyny in public. For more details take a look at the Montreal Gazette website.聽</p> <p><a href="http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/quebec-human-rights-commission-denounces-public-misogyny">http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/quebec-human-rights-commissio...</a></p> Fri, 27 Mar 2015 16:17:22 +0000 黑料不打烊 University University of Ottawa task force releases report on "Rape Culture" /definetheline/node/670 <p>Summary: A task force on respect and equality at the University of Ottawa has spent the past few months analyzing the events of early 2014, when the University became engulfed in the debate over sexual violence that has affected other postsecondary institutions in the past year. Two events involving the University community precipitated the conversation, while highlighting the challenges that universities face with regard to the issue of sexual violence.</p> <p>The full report is a PDF that can be accessed here:</p> Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:23:43 +0000 黑料不打烊 University Online bullying: Ask.fm taking steps to heighten security features /definetheline/node/633 <p><strong>Summary: </strong>After being acquired by <a href="http://www.ask.com/">Ask.com</a> three months ago, there have been many areas in which <a href="http://ask.fm/">Ask.fm</a> has needed new security features which, according to spokeswoman Valerie Combs, weren't put into place by its old Latvian owners. As a result, Ask.com has been looking at ways of heightening security features to reduce the instances of cyberbullying and other forms of harassment on their newly acquired platform.</p> Fri, 16 Jan 2015 21:36:25 +0000 黑料不打烊 University