Gender Based Violence & Sexual Violence Reporting

Whether you want to share information anonymously as an informal report or file a formal complaint, the choice is yours. 

Keyano College students can contact a Mental Health Coordinator through Wellness Services, and that person can explain options available to you such as counselling, medical and reporting.

The advisor can also direct you to the right supports, including academic considerations to support you during your journey. Wellness Services is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed for lunch 12:00-1:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday, except holidays.

Health Services on campus are free to all our students. You can contact our on-campus Nurse to seek medical advice.

For a direct line to Campus Security look for the red phones on the walls throughout the Clearwater Campus. Security personnel are available to assist staff and students 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Security offers SafeWalk services (escort to your car, bus stop, residence, classroom or other), access control and lockouts as well as complaint investigations.

Phone: 780-791-4911 

Waypoints is a nonprofit in the Wood Buffalo region helping individuals affected by family, domestic and sexual violence.

Family Violence Crisis Line: 780-743-1190

Sexual Trauma Support Line: 780-791-6708

The R.C.M.P. Wood Buffalo Victim Services provides victims of crime and trauma with support, information and referrals based on a victim's needs. 

Main Line: 780-788-4250

Toll Free: 1-888-788-4250

Address: 105 Paquette Drive, Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0P5

 Consent

Consent is defined in Canada’s Criminal Code in s. 273.1(1), as the voluntary agreement to engage in the sexual activity in question. The law focuses on what the person was actually thinking and feeling at the time of the sexual activity. Sexual touching is only lawful if the person affirmatively communicated their consent, whether through words or conduct. Silence or passivity does not equal consent.

(Canada's Criminal Code)

Gender Based Violence

Everyone has the right to live free from violence. However, many Canadians across the country continue to face violence every day because of their gender, gender expression, gender identity or perceived gender. This is referred to as gender-based violence (GBV) and is a violation of human rights. (Canadian Government, 2024)

 Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is defined as an assault of a sexual nature that violates the sexual integrity of the victim. The Supreme Court of Canada held that the act of sexual assault does not depend solely on contact with any specific part of the human anatomy but rather the act of a sexual nature that violates the sexual integrity of the victim. When investigating a sexual assault, there are certain relevant factors to consider:

• The part of the body touched
• The nature of the contact
• The situation in which the contact occurred
• The words and gestures accompanying the act
• All other circumstances surrounding the act
• Any threats that may or may not be accompanied by force

(Edmonton Police)

 Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexual behavior that adversely affects, or threatens to affect, directly or indirectly, a person's job security, working conditions or prospects for promotion or earnings; or prevents a person from getting a job, living accommodations or any kind of public service.

(Alberta Human Rights)

 Sexual Violence

Sexual Violence is defined as any sexual act, attempt to obtain a sexual act, unwanted sexual comments or advances, or acts to traffic, or otherwise directed, against a person’s sexuality using coercion, by any person regardless of their relationship to the victim, in any setting, including but not limited to home and work.

(World Health Organization)