Farrah Khan

From campuses, to workplaces, to our homes, there is an unprecedented dialogue in North America about sexual violence. It’s time to explore how and what we have been taught about relationships, sex and justice. How do we flirt, handle rejection, or say yes to ourselves? What do we do when we have a crush, learn a friend has caused harm, or things get weird in a relationship and maybe feel unsafe? Drawing from two decades of experience in addressing sexual violence as an educator, counsellor and policy advisor, Farrah Khan shares tangible ways to actively intervene to prevent sexual violence. Beyond prevention, Farrah shares strategies to respond effectively to disclosures of sexual violence and gender-based violence using her groundbreaking BRAVE Model©, a first-of-its-kind sexual violence disclosure tool. She will also share strategies about how to work with those who have caused harm. Join her to envision possibilities for cultivating gender justice in our communities and institutions.

From movie sets to bars to the boardroom, there is an unprecedented conversation about sexual harassment in the workplace happening in North America. This interactive workshop is an opportunity to talk about sexual harassment and how the changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act impact employees. Drawing from two decades of experience as an educator, counsellor and policy advisor, Farrah Khan will share tangible ways to be an effective ally to prevent and and address harm. Together with participants, she establishes a shared language about the continuum of gender-based violence and consent. Participants will explore how to call in their peers and support survivors using scenarios and pop culture references. You will be equipped with meaningful skills to recognize the signs of workplace violence and harassment, respond effectively to disclosures and how refer to appropriate resources.

Self-care is the act of prioritizing one’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It’s perfectly normal to grapple with what it means to take care of yourself when your communities continue to face challenging systemic issues, your family and friends need support, AND work demands pile up. However, our health and wellness MATTER. Self-care is vital to our health, as well as to our ability to care for others and to address injustice. Join educator and advocate Farrah Khan for a lively and interactive workshop where we will learn about how compassion fatigue looks and feels in our bodies, minds and spirit. Understand the impacts of trauma exposure and ways to address it. Think through some of the challenges to self-care, both systemic and personal. Explore self-care strategies that you can put into practice.