Consent Awareness Week September 21-25, 2026

Carleton’s Sexual Assault Support Centre (CUSASC) is thrilled to launch Consent Awareness Week, a national campaign held annually across Canada during the third week of September, known as the Red Zone.

Throughout the week, a range of events will be offered to raise awareness about consent as a daily practice and commitment, sexual violence prevention and bystander intervention as a means of taking action.

Join us as we kick off this week-long campaign and continue our commitment to fostering a safer and more informed campus community.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026

Module Training Launch: We Create Consent: Strategies for Preventing and Responding to Sexual Violence

Carleton’s Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities (EIC) has created and launched an online asynchronous module We Create Consent: Strategies for Preventing and Responding to Sexual Violence. This module is designed primarily for Carleton students across all academic disciplines, takes on average 45-60 minutes to complete and aims to serve as a foundational course for learning about sexual and gender-based violence. The module covers topics including consent, healthy communication, bystander intervention and responding to disclosures and provides opportunities for students to engage through reflection questions, short quizzes and scenario-based activities

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026

We Believe You Day Self Care Pop-Up
Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Location: 252B, MacOdrum Library

Join CUSASC and the Wellness Team for I Believe You! Drop by to learn about survivor-support and wellness resources, pick up free self-care items and participate in consent trivia or mindfulness activities. Registration is not required.

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Community Lunch & Conversation on Sexual Violence and Consent (For Grad Students)

Time: 12-2 p.m.
Location: GSA Lounge (600 Nideyinàn)

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Tote Bag Paint Night with KJ from Luck & Lavender Studio
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: EIC Office (3800 CTTC)
Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZpLUwXHpTS

Join EIC for an evening with KJ Forman from Luck and Lavender Studio to design your own tote bag. This will be a survivor-centered space where you can come as you are, bring a friend or make new friends! Each participants will receive a colouring book, journal and more. Registration is required and materials will be provided.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026

Candle-Making Workshop with Luroma Therapy
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Location: EIC Office (3800 CTTC)
Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/NyVwcbxDP5

Join EIC for a candle-making workshop with Luroma Therapy and create your very own candle. Participants can choose from 4-5 different scents and will be guided through the entire candle-making process, from weighing and mixing the wax to pouring their candle. Registration is required, and space is limited.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026

Crafting and Consent

Time: 3:30-5 p.m.
Location: 270 Teraanga Commons

Join us for a drop-in crafting event where you can create a vision board, make friendship bracelets or bring your own project to work on. While you craft, learn about available supports, join conversations about consent and connect with other students in the residence community. Snacks will be provided.