Roz Kelsey is the Director of Gender Based Violence Prevention Strategies and Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina. Kelsey is the founder of Man Up Against Violence, an organization on-campus that deals with sexual assault and violence prevention. Kelsey works with Maureen (Maddie) Sanderson of Miskasowin Consulting who counsels and educates men who have issues with intimate partner violence. Sanderson employs traditional teachings informed by male Elders to promote healing and create understanding. The thirteen tipi poles teach Indigenous values and ways of being in the world. The program, Man Up Against Violence focuses on equality and healthy relationships through understanding values, such as: respect, love, bravery, truth, honesty, humility, and wisdom. These teachings and values are transferable to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Click on the following link for more information about Man Up Against Violence https://manupagainstviolence.ca
Since this story was created much has changed on campus regarding gender-based violence and prevention. The Office of Gendered Violence at the University of Regina is no longer funded, the partnership with the File Hills Tribal Council and the Walk the Good Road program have not been pursued, and the Man Up Against Violence campaign is not formally housed on campus. This video serves as a snapshot of what is possible when partnerships between community organizations and academic institutions are cultivated.
