EQUITY COMMISSIONER

Diana Vink

Our programming moving forward is looking equally (or, perhaps, equitably) exciting. The Commission is currently planning to offer up to four free, inclusive swimming lessons to students, a life-saving skill for those who may not have had access to lessons growing up. In collaboration with VOICES (Victoria College Organization for Information, Care, and Empowerment of Survivors), the Vic branch of the PEARS Project (Prevention, Empowerment, Advocacy, Response, for Survivors), we plan to give away around 25 menstrual cups to Vic students, making sustainable menstrual care more accessible to the general Vic population. We are also planning to collaborate with Vic BLVCK to plan a healing art workshop for Vic students, led by a community artist. Finally, we are coordinating the Gender Affirming Gear Giveaway with Vic Pride, providing lifesaving gender-affirming services and supplies to the Vic community.

Overall, we are greatly looking forward to this semester, and are grateful for the support we have received throughout the year so far.