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Alandra Flynn-James

Alandra Flynn-James

Hi everyone! My name’s Alandra Flynn-James (She/They); I was born on Treaty 4 Territory and am now a proud USask student! Off-campus, you can find me enjoying local music and food, playing games with friends, or walking around Broadway with my cats, Benny & Holly, in their stroller. On campus, I’m a Psychology Sun, Anthropology Moon, and Women’s Gender Studies Rising — so if that tells you anything, it’s that I’d love to get to know you and your big three! People are intersectional, but despite our different experiences that brought us here, I believe we all need community. The Women’s Centre is the perfect place to make friends who empower you, express your feelings & beliefs, or just hang out! I’ve been lucky enough to meet some of my favourite people there, and I know you will too. I hope you decide to spend some time at the Women’s Centre this year, and we can’t wait to meet you!

About

The Women’s Centre is a safe, dynamic, comfortable, positive space to organize around feminism and activism. It serves as a resource and information centre, with a large library of feminist titles. There’s a lounge to hang out in and meet like-minded people. It is a place of inspiration, enlightenment, and encouragement. We are a pro-choice organization and recognize the strengths of the diverse and vibrant community at the U of S and Saskatoon.

The USSU Women’s Centre takes a vibrant and proactive approach to educating and informing the campus community about issues affecting women. We strive to provide a safe and positive environment to promote equality while recognizing and celebrating differences within our diverse and dynamic community.

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Contact

Women’s Centre Coordinator: Alandra Flynn-James
Phone: 306-966-6980
Email: womens.centre@ussu.ca

Where To Find Us

The Women’s Centre is located in room 103, Memorial Union Building.

Mailing Address

Room 110 – Place Riel Student Centre
#1 Campus Drive
Saskatoon SK S7N 5A3


Programs & Services

Information and Resources:

The Centre has an active partnership with a number of women-centered groups both on and off campus. We provide information about services offered by these other community groups as well as partner with them for a number of events that are focused on women’s interests and issues. The Women’s Centre is a sex-positive space, we provide free condoms, lube, gloves, dental dams, pregnancy tests, and sex information. We also provide free menstrual products.

Library:

We provide students with a collection of feminist literature. The library is continually being expanded.

Events:

The Women’s Centre hosts/participates in four major events throughout the year: Sexual Violence Awareness Week, Take Back the Night, Who Needs Feminism Week, National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Pro-Choice Awareness Week, and International Women’s Day Market & Gala. Depending on volunteer interests, other events can be held and other days recognized. Some of these events are planned in collaboration with other USSU Centres and women’s groups.

Peer Support:

Women’s Centre volunteers are trained in women’s issues, including pregnancy and crisis intervention, and offer informed confidential support. When necessary, students may be referred to an appropriate organization, counselor, doctor or other professional.

Resources & Referrals

Centre Resources:

The centres have created a digital resource for students to help them find the information they may need. If you can’t find what you are looking for, please email the coordinators.

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Pro-Choice Resources

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