Be a Safe Person - PJ's and a Movie: 16 Days of Activism

To mark the United Nations' 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, our Mental Health Services team invites you to join us in showing support for those who have experienced gender-based violence by wearing your fuzziest pyjamas or coziest outfit to class. Capture memories with your 'safe people' at our photobooth, and then attend the screening of three National Film Board documentaries and enjoy some popcorn and hot cocoa.

Movie Night Details

• Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
• Time: 4:30 - 7:30 pm
• Location: Collins Recital Hall (L106)

Film Line Up

• Sons - A documentary by Justin Simms looking at how we teach boys to become better men (1 h 8 Min).
• Finding Dawn - Acclaimed Métis filmmaker Christine Welsh explores the epidemic of missing or murdered indigenous women in Canada through the experiences of Indigenous women (1 h 13 Min).
• Why? Sexual Violence and Teens - Creator Danielle Sturk sets out to spark dialogue about what is needed to end gender-based violence by talking to both young men and young women survivors of sexual assault (39 min).

Photobooth Details

• Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Location: Pillars Cafeteria

Why Pyjamas? 

Pyjamas represent comfort, safety, and the feeling of being at home. Just as we feel safe and relaxed in our favourite PJs, everyone deserves to feel safe and comfortable in their own spaces, at home, at school, and in their relationships. Join us in creating a community where safety and comfort aren't just what we wear, but how we treat each other.

What does it mean to be a "safe person"?

A safe person is someone who provides empathetic, non-judgmental support to survivors of violence. They create an environment where survivors feel secure enough to share their experiences and access support without fear of negative repercussions. 

Empower Yourself and Win!

Attend any of the events to enter the daily prize draw, and you will automatically be entered into the grand prize draw for a $250 gift card.

What is 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence?

This initiative is an international campaign that runs from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day), uniting activists worldwide to call for an end to all forms of gender-based violence.

Learn More

Everyone is welcome. Let's come together to learn, support, and create a safer community for all.