Hand Print Banner

This banner was created by Respecters in Spectrum Community School and the other students there. Students and staff printed their hands on the banner to show that they were taking a stand against violence. Right on!

This banner was created by Respecters in Spectrum Community School and the other students there. Students and staff printed their hands on the banner to show that they were taking a stand against violence. Right on!
Project Respect brings together youth and adults to create awareness and dialogue about sexualized violence by encouraging critical thinking about root causes such as gender expectations and stereotypes, systems of power, and the ongoing colonization of the lands and systems we live in.
With the help of our lovely Rhizome youth social action team, we have created a resource map for various services and supports throughout Southern Vancouver Island! Every resource on the map has a brief description, location, and contact information! Our map includes: Sexual Health ClinicsHealth ClinicsYouth Drop In ProgramsCounselling ServicesSupport Services & Programs Please visit…
Project Respect is in their Knowledge Mobilization year and a lot has happened in the last six months from the amazing work with our School and Community Programs. A Knowledge Mobilization Launch will take place on September 11th- 22nd, 2023. During this time you can expect to see us sharing Youth Council’s Zine, BYE Table…
When a trauma occurs in a person’s life, it is often held in the body, as Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk writes in his book, The Body Keeps the Score. Trauma actually rewires the brain that can causes constant states of stress or numbness, which lead to a host of different physical problems, such as…
So our three-day “Rooted In Respect” summer camp has came and went! It felt surreal when the first day begun because we’ve all dedicated our time planning this event that when the day arrived it felt a bit weird seeing it sprout from ideas that were our own, a good weird though. Before I…
What is “Food Justice”? The Rooted in Respect Food Justice Camp has opened my mind to question what “food justice” means and looks like in my own life and experiences. These concepts have been floating in my minds eye for the past few months, constantly reminding me to be aware of my own relationship with food….