GBV prevention topics in provincial/territorial curricula
Sexual relationship and consent
Physical Education and Wellness
Kindergarten to Grade 6
English, French
Sexuality, gender roles and equity, various forms of GBV, safer sex practices, sexual assault
Health and Life Skills Grade
Grade 7 to 9
English
Alberta
Positive/healthy relationships (including communication, abuse, exploitation, respect, peer pressure), consent, internet safety, bullying, safety.
Physical and Health Education
Kindergarten to Grade 10
English, French
British Columbia
Sexual abuse and exploitation, physical and verbal violence, bullying, peer pressure, right to privacy, healthy relationships, safety, anger management, bullying, conflict resolution.
Physical Education/Health Education
Kindergarten to Grade 10
English, French
Manitoba
Personal safety, bullying, conflict resolution, relational aggression, interpersonal relationships, healthy relationships, antidiscrimination, media messages about bodies, sexuality, and relationships.
Personal Wellness
Grades 3 to 5
English, French
Wellness, sexual decision making, sexuality issues, refusal skills, health relationships, violent behaviours and anger management.
Personal Wellness
Grades 6 to 8
English, French
New Brunswick
Self-respect and respect for others, setting and communicating boundaries, decision-making skills, harassment, physical abuse, male/female stereotyping, peer pressure, confidentiality and privacy, physical, emotional and sexual abuse, healthy interpersonal relationships, dating behaviours and communication skills.
Health
Grade 1 to 9
English, French
Newfoundland & Labrador
Healthy relationships, personal safety, body dynamics, self-image, decision making.
Junior Kindergarten / Kindergarten Curriculum
Kindergarten
English, French
Personal safety, boundaries, assertive communication skills, sexual abuse and assault, sexual pressure, forms of violence, family violence, gender role stereotyping.
Health Studies
Grade 1 to 9
English, French
North West Territories
Healthy and safe friendships, peer relationships, consent, respect, boundaries, safety, communication and interpersonal skills.
Health Education
Grades 1 to 6
English, French
Healthy relationships, safe relationships, online and offline, sexual exploitation, sexual violence, respecting the rights of others, communication and interpersonal skills, assertiveness and refusal skills.
Healthy Living
Grades 7 to 9
English, French
Nova Scotia
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School Health
Kindergarten to Grade 9
English
Nunavut
Healthy relationships, respect, consent, well-being and safety, bullying, abuse, exploitation, or harassment, non-consensual behaviours, violent situations, cyberbullying, use of communication and digital technology, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation, violence in intimate and sexual relationships, gender-based violence, racially-based violence, role of support services in preventing violence.
Health and Physical Education
Grades 1 to 8
English, French
Use of electronic communication technology, gender identity and sexual orientation, sexual decision making, health sexuality, sexual health and safety, healthy social relationships, intimate relationships, harassment, violence and abuse in relationships verbal, physical, and social bullying, personal and interpersonal skills, communication, coping, and conflict resolution skills.
Healthy Active Living Education
Grade 9 to 12
English, French
Ontario
Unsafe or abusive situations, conflict resolution strategy, respect for others, safety, passive, aggressive, and assertive behaviours, anger management, communication skills, abusive and healthy relationships, harassment, media violence, choice and coercion in decision-making, sexual assault, types of abuse, sexual orientation, available community support for abusive relationships.
Health Curriculum
Grades 1 to 9
English, French
Healthy relationships, decision making, communication, safety, sexual health issues and harmful behaviours.
Physical Education
Grade 10
English
Prince Edward Island
Sexual assault or violence, stereotypical representations of femininity and masculinity, discrimination based on gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation, respecting sexual diversity and differences, healthy relationships and consent.
Sexuality Education
Elementary and Secondary
English, French
Quebec
Healthy relationships, safety and protection, cyber safety respect, types and impacts of violence, peer pressure, healthy decision, interpersonal skills, gender norms and expectations.
Health Education
Kindergarten to Grade 9
English, French
Saskatchewan
This project has been funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada
Personal space, sexual decision making, safe vs. unsafe touch, body image, sexual abuse and exploitation, gender stereotypes/bullying, healthy relationships, communication skills and assertive refusal, conflict resolution, peer pressure, affection and boundaries. (*Uses an adapted British Columbia curriculum. Please see British Columbia curriculum.)
Comprehensive sexual health education
Kindergarten to Grade 12
English, French