UBC Women's Centre
The AMS Nest - Room 2114 in the Resource Groups area. 6113 University Blvd V6T 1Z1 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Looking to meet fellow members of the Women’s Center? Want to learn more about the Centre and how you can get involved? Join us on Monday from 6-8pm for games, trivia, and a chance to win prizes! Join Zoom Meeting from the link in our bio :)

Want to find out more about the Women’s Center and how to get involved? Come join us tomorrow! Click the link in our bio for all the information on how to join!

What exactly is the Women’s Center? What services do we offer? How can you get involved? Read to find out everything you need to know about a safe space on campus!

We're holding our elections this coming Monday (March 30) at 2 PM PST! if you're interested in joining the Women's Centre collective, please join us on our weekly Zoom meeting on Monday at 2 PM PST: https://zoom.us/j/132709645 Friendly reminder that anyone can attend this meeting, but only Women's Centre collective members can vote.

SASC CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE After careful consideration and following UBC’s announcement to work remotely and transfer all classes online, the AMS Studen...t Nest will be closing from tomorrow March 17th until April 14th. As such, the AMS SASC’s in-person services and events will be temporarily suspended until April 15th. At that time, we will re-evaluate based on information available from UBC, Vancouver Coastal Health, and the BC Centre for Disease control. We will continue to be on-call for crisis support and will offer scheduled appointments over the phone with survivors during the temporary closure. We are working with our partners at the BC Women’s Hospital to determine if there may be service interruptions to the Sexual Assault Services at UBC’s Urgent Care Centre. In the meantime, please continue to call the SASC if you are interested in accessing the Sexual Assault Services and hospital accompaniment. To access on-call support or phone appointments please call us at 604-827-5180 or email [email protected]. We will continue to be available Monday-Friday from 8am-10pm and Saturday & Sunday 11am-7pm. The health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve and our staff and volunteers are of the utmost importance to us at the AMS SASC. We understand the essential nature of services such as hospital accompaniment for Sexual Assault Services at the UBC Urgent Care Centre, safety planning and crisis support, as well as the important role that our services and drop in centre play in alleviating the isolation that many affected by sexualized violence experience. We also recognize that this virus affects people with serious chronic medical conditions, people who are immunocompromised and older folx and that we must all do our part to implement community-based measures, such as social distancing, to help slow the spread of the disease. As we collectively navigate COVID-19 and its impact on our communities, we encourage folx to focus on both individual and community care by: Stay connected with your community via phone and virtual gatherings. Contact the SASC for support or information on how to join our support group, Roots and Resilience, which will continue virtually during the closure Check in on the chronically ill, immunocompromised and older folx in your life. If you are well and able to provide support, ask if they have the supplies, groceries and medication they need Call out xenophobia and anti-Asian racism in your communities and stand in solidarity with Chinatown businesses and others facing increased discrimination If you have questions about or would like to access the SASC’s support services, please contact us at 604 827 5180 or [email protected]. To read the AMS' full statement and for information on other student services, please see: https://www.ams.ubc.ca//ams-coronavirus-covid-19-update-m/ In solidarity, Your SASC Team

Important update from the SASC:

ANNOUNCEMENT: In light of recent news surrounding COVID-19, the Women's Centre has made the decision to suspend our regular services for the time being. Due to the nature of the situation, we have decided to cancel all remaining events for the term, as well as our Divacups & Lunapads office hours. We are also trying to restock resources as often as we can, but we anticipate being unable to do so on a regular basis.... The space will still be open for use so long as the Nest is operating, however we discourage any folks who feel sick from using the space and encourage them to follow Canadian Health guidelines. If you are using the space, please remain cognizant of the importance of social distancing. We have members who are/live with folks that are immunocompromised, young, elderly, and with pre-existing health conditions. This greatly informs our decision, as well as our priority to maintain the health and safety of our community. We apologize for the inconvenience that this can cause for folks who share the space and rely on our resources. During this time of uncertainty, we thank you for your understanding and cooperation and will keep you informed if anything changes. For the time being, we wish everyone a happy and healthy remainder of the term. Take care, UBC Women's Centre _____ If you have any questions or concerns please contact us via email at: [email protected]

Show up on March 31st to discuss the importance of consent and self-determination in anti-violence work as well as the movement for climate justice! <3 Hosted by our lovely friends at the AMS Sexual Assault Support Centre! https://www.facebook.com/events/2977557535598172/

Yesterday, we, alongside UBC Social Justice Centre, The Pride Collective at UBC, UBC Student Environment Centre (SEC), UBCC350 held our very first AMS Elections Justice Forum. Based on the events of the forum, as well as the candidates’ platforms and debate statements, the Women's Centre collective has decided our endorsements for the 2020 AMS Elections candidates. Vote March 2-6: https://amsvoting.as.it.ubc.ca Endorsements:...Continue reading

Tomorrow, we're hosting the first-ever AMS Elections Justice Forum for candidates running for executive positions for the AMS with UBC Social Justice Centre The Pride Collective at UBC UBC Student Environment Centre (SEC) and UBCC350 UBC students interested in ensuring that your student government is committed to social, climate, racial, and economic justicejoin us!

Reusable period products are back at the Women’s Centre! We are excited to announce that, starting February 24th, three sizes of DivaCup menstrual cups* and two sizes of Lunapad washable cloth pads** will be available! If you are interested in purchasing a DivaCup and/or Lunapad, please stop by the Centre during our office hours, or by appointment. Suggested donation of $20 per cup (approx. 50% off retail price) and $5 per pad (approx. 60% off retail price) but nobody will b...e turned away for lack of funds. Cash only, please. As always, we welcome menstruators of all genders to pop over and get a cup and/or pad <3 Feel free to message us with any questions! *Available DivaCup sizes: - Model 0 (for those under 19, those that have a lighter flow, and/or those that have a narrower vaginal canal) - Model 1 (for those under 30 and/or that have a medium flow) - Model 2 (for those over 30 and/or that have a heavier flow) **Available Lunapad sizes: - Performa Mini (2.75 inches wide and 8 inches long; absorbency of three average tampons) - Performa Maxi (3 inches wide and 10 inches long; absorbency of three average tampons)

We'd like to bring your attention to two great community events that are coming up in the next few weeks! 1) A free screening at the Norm Theatre of The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open directed by Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and Kathleen Hepburn. The filmmakers will be present! Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/153612759416100/?active_tab=discussion... 2) Unexpected Gender with Dr. Dory Nason, put on the the Collective For Gender+ in Research which aims at learning sessions on Unexpected Gender, looking into unexpected or innovative ways that gender+ is brought into all stages of research process -- from research question formation to knowledge dissemination. Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/430488151001417

EVENT REMINDER: come out tonight to our Housewarming Party to find out how to get involved with the centre, chill in the space, meet some new people & get free food!

Calling all undergrads: submit your papers to the GRSJ Undergraduate Journal for their theme, Feminist Futurities!

This Term 2 class offers an interesting opportunity to explore love and related ideas from a variety of philosophical perspectives For those with space left to fill in their timetable, there are a few open spots left!

Tomorrow, attend this incredibly important event organized in solidarity with the Xinka people and stand with them to demand that Pan American Silver drop the Escobal Mine! Let's resist the violent extractivism, colonialism and imperialism perpetuated by Canadian mining companies Settler colonial violence, violence on land through extractivist projects, and gender-based violence are all interconnected and deliberate, and so we encourage you all to join us at this event. The Panel will be at 12:30, and the rally at 2:30.

Reusable menstrual cups are a great option for folks seeking a more sustainable and cost-effective period product the average cup is designed to last for up to 5 years! That's why we are so excited to announce that Diva Cups are back at the Women's Centre!! Model 1 (for those that are under 30 that have a medium flow) and Model 2 (for those that are over 30 and/or have a heavier flow) are available. If you are interested in purchasing a Diva Cup, stop by the Centre during our office hours, or by appointment. Suggested donation of $20 (50% off retail price!) but nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. Cash only, please. As always, menstruators of all genders are welcome to pop over and snag a cup <3 Feel free to message us with any questions!