Accessibility

QIAA is committed to creating accessible environments throughout all of our initiatives and practices. We recognize that ableism is not only embedded in our institutions but in ableid bodied individuals everyday approaches to life. In the international sphere specifically, many policies and discussions exclude accounts of disabled peoples, nor allow them at the tables where policies will deeply affect them. QIAA is committed to reckoning this narrative in our practices and approaches to IR.

On-Campus Resources

Off-Campus Resources

Housing

Antisemitism

QIAA recognizes that over the past two years, Antisemitism has been on the rise, and Antisemic incidents are ever growing. The Jewish community have faced various attacks on and off-campus whether that is through explicit acts to increased microaggressions; QIAA is committed to standing against Antisemitism, and is committed to creating safe space for Jewish peoples throughout all of our initiatives. We do not tolerate Antisemitism in any capacity. If you or someone else has experienced Antisemitism, below is a resource to determine what resources you have to remedy the situation and receive justice. Although, it is important to note that there are other sources available on campus that may be more fitted to your needs. The source we provide below is simply one, and therefore we urge you to research the additional options.

Human Rights Resources

BIPOC

QIAA is committed to upholding anti-racist work throughout all their initiatives and practices. We recognize that people of colour face disproportionate effects due to the intersection of their identities whether that is access to healthcare, sense of community and are often excluded compared to their White counterparts. Below are resources to become better acquainted with some of the barriers BIPOC face, as well as resources that are specific to BIPOC needs

Resources for those who have experienced Racism

Anti-racism resources

Gender-Based Violence

Health

Community

Environmentalism

QIAA believes that promoting environmentalism and sustainability intersects with the interests of international affairs. Environmental disasters and climate change cross trans-national borders, exacerbates conflict conditions, and increases food insecurity globally. Below is a resource to an on-campus environmental activism club organization.

On-Campus

Food Insecurity

QIAA recognizes that food insecurity is something a large percentage of Queen’s students face everyday. A significant component of food insecurity is monetary, therefore access to nutritional food such as protein or produce becomes inaccessible. Below are on-campus resources and community resources throughout Kingston that function on reduced prices or a no price at all system.

On-Campus

Kingston Community

Housing Displacement

QIAA recognizes that the Kingston housing crisis is one of the biggest struggles Queen’s students continuously face whether that is due to monetary struggles, lack of adequate housing options, new to Canada, or are victims of domestic violence. Below are resources for short-term housing if you are displaced.

Broad Housing Resources

Newcomers

Indigenous

Education Resources

Organizations

Off-Campus Community Resources

On-Campus Community Resources

Two Spirit

QIAA is committed to providing a safe environment where the Two-Spirit community and their experiences are valued and respected. Despite the ongoing discrimination that is faced by the Two-Spirit community on a daily basis, QIAA continues to combat negativity and foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels united. Below are resources for those who identify as Two-Spirit or want to learn more about it.

Resources

On-Campus Resources

Truth and Reconciliation

This resource made by the Queen’s Student Experience Office discusses Truth and Reconciliation and what possible actions we could take to honor and spread awareness on the day and the suffering that Indigenous folks have faced. In addition to that, resources are linked to literature, podcasts, and art in order to thoughtfully reflect on reconciliation.

Truth and Reconciliation Day

Six Miles Deep

Six Miles Deep, taking place on the Six Nations territory, is a film discussing land claims and how they affect relationships in communities. In order to prevent land claims from being revoked, the Haudenosaunee take action to keep negotiations intact and keep their territory sacred for their children. The Haudenosaunee clan mothers’ try their hardest to keep their land intact for generations to come, despite the enactment of the Indian Act and attempts to overrun lease agreements.

Six Miles Deep

Land Distribution

Use the resources below to learn and search for various territories, languages, and treaties and find which ones belong to which territories! We also would like to acknowledge that many territories and communities have existed long before European colonizers established the state of Canada, yet many struggle to achieve self-determination due to this lack of recognition from the government

Land Map

ALLYSHIP

Below is a toolkit on how to learn what it means to be an Indigenous ally and what steps one can take towards becoming one.

Allyship resources

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

This source can connect survivors, family members, and those affected by the Missing and Murdered Indigenous women cases to aftercare resources such as clinical therapy and counselling options through Indigenous Services Canada. In addition to aftercare, there are options for community gatherings to meet and potentially grieve with others and connect with the larger community.

Resources

Health

Islamophobia

QIAA recognizes that over the past two years, Islamophobia has been on the rise, and Islamophobic incidents are ever growing. The Muslim community have faced various attacks on and off-campus whether that is through explicit acts to increased microaggressions; QIAA is committed to standing against Islamophobia, and is committed to creating safe space for Muslims throughout all of our initiatives. We do not tolerate Islamophobia in any capacity. If you or someone else has experienced Islamophobia, below is a resource to determine what resources you have to remedy the situation and receive justice. Although, it is important to note that there are other sources available on campus that may be more fitted to your needs. The source we provide below is simply one, and therefore we urge you to research the additional options.

Human Rights Resources

Mental Health

QIAA recognizes that mental health is crucial for everyone’s overall well-being. It deeply affects our cognitive process in making crucial decisions, our physical health and our relationship with others. Mental health encompasses a wide variety of things and good and poor mental health is not a constant state and relies heavily on the actions we take. Below are resources if you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or if you want to learn more on how to promote stronger personal mental health.

On-Campus Resources

Off- campus Living Resources

Period Poverty

QIAA recognizes that period poverty, while not a discussed topic, is something that affects not only women but all those that experience a menstrual cycle. QIAA is committed to supporting destigmatizing period poverty where lack of access to menstrual products, menstrual education, or to hygiene facilities prevail due to financial barriers. QIAA is a firm supporter of menstrual equity which would allow for all menstruating individuals to gain access to the proper resources where they are free from shame, or stigma. Below are some on-campus initiatives alongside educational resources on period poverty and period practices.

Educational resources

On-Campus Clubs

Ukrainians

QIAA would like to acknowledge our awareness of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war that officially began on February 14th with Russia’s annexation of Crimea, but has since escalated into a full-scale conflict since February 24th, 2022. We recognize Russia’s occupation as an infringement on Ukraine's right to sovereignty, and have provided resources below to learn about the conflict and resources to guide you if you or someone you know has been affected by the conflict.

Educational Resources

On-Campus Resources

Off-Campus Resources

Sexual Violence Resources

QIAA is committed to creating safe spaces for all QIAA members and participants that are free of any form of sexual violence. We actively work to combat the rape culture that is imbedded in our society, we recognize that women especially women who are a part of the BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ community are disproportionate victims of this. Below are resources that can be used by victims and allies. Below is not a reflection of the amount of resources that are readily available to Queen’s students, we urge you research further and decide which one most suits your needs.

On-Campus Resources

Off-Campus (community) resources

Sexually Transmitted Infections

QIAA acknowledges that STI education is empowering for all individuals to protect their health and well-being by providing the resources for them to utilize at their discretion. WHile the original term used to be sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the updated term is now sexually transmitted infections (STIs), as we are now able to treat most of them and is less stigmatizing. Below we linked on campus resources that Queen’s students can take advantage of as well as educational resources regarding STIs and some of their myths.

On-Campus Resources

Education Resources

2SLGBTQ+

QIAA is committed to including people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and fostering a safe environment where everyone feels that they belong and can thrive in. As a community, we recognize that homophobia, lesbophobia, transphobia, biphobia are still prominent and on the rise, making it extremely difficult for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to live their lives to the fullest. Below are some resources to connect with community groups or if you have faced discrimination due to your identity.

On-Campus Community Resources

Off-Campus Community Resources

Off-Campus Living Resources

On-campus mental health and community resources

Off-campus gender-based violence resources

Health

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