Events

Speaker: Dr. Hilary Bergsieker
45 Minute talk followed by Q&A session with the speaker 

Abstract: When, why, and with what effect are women sometimes excluded from informal social networks in STEM fields? Drawing on social identity threat and structural hole theories, a series of studies assess social network dynamics that may limit women's full inclusion in STEM circles. 

The workshop will explore the ways Vicarious Restorative Justice (VRJ) can be used in supporting the needs of survivors of sexual harm: Surrogacy.

Vicarious Restorative Justice (VRJ) is a model of restorative justice that brings together victims, offenders and others impacted for a dialogue, but who are not parties of the same harm or crime. It provides opportunities for those whom a traditional restorative justice approach would not be possible because one of the parties is unable, unwilling, or not ready to participate. Since the parties do not have a relationship, a VRJ process can increase safety and decrease the risk for re-traumatization.

In this workshop, we will discuss:

What is Vicarious Restorative Justice and why we would use it

How Revive is piloting Surrogacy

Initial learnings and where we are now

Q&A

The Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office (SVPRO), is hosting a virtual Lunch & Learn to discuss and answer questions about how and why it is important to teach young children about consent and boundaries. We will also discuss the power and importance of language and politeness conditioning and provide resources.

In this session, join two restorative justice practitioners in a workshop that will discuss the ways the criminal legal system is often a site of violence for survivors, and others impacted, and the importance of offering restorative pathways for accountability. The space will highlight the essential principles for using RJ models engaging a trauma and violence-informed lens. This is a challenging conversation for many of us to consider and it is one that we are hearing, more and more, is critically needed from those impacted by sexual harm. The discussion will explore opportunities for ethical reflection and practical ways to grow our skills and capacity in non-punitive responses to experiences of sexual harm.

As part of Sexual Violence Prevention Month (SVAM), join us for an evening of discussion on creating a culture of consent in sports with former OHL and professional hockey player Brock McGillis.

What does it look like to build an equitable and safe sports community? With many stories coming to light about sexual violence and other harms experienced in sports communities, we are bringing folks together to discuss how to do better. After a talk by Brock McGillis, our panel of community experts will share their perspectives on sexual and gender-based violence in athletics.

Doors open at 5:30pm, with the event beginning at 6:00pm. Light refreshments will be provided.

Research suggests that openly queer blue-collar workers are among the most marginalized in the labour market. To understand the role of anti-queer hiring discrimination in Canada’s blue-collar sector, economist Dr. Maryam Dilmaghani (Saint Mary’s University) and queer health scholar Dr. Margaret Robinson (Dalhousie University) conducted an experiment. Creating four fictitious job candidates with welding skills, they applied for 2000 entry-level jobs across Canada. Dr. Robinson will discuss their experiment, explain the findings, and consider what those results tell us about hiring discrimination in blue-collar Canada.

Presenter: 

• Margaret Robinson (she/her), PhD, Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Reconciliation, Gender, & Identity, Coordinator, Indigenous Studies, & Associate Professor at Dalhousie University

This webinar is made available to University of Waterloo staff, students and faculty through the EDI-R Office’s Pride at Work Membership. When registering, be sure to indicate University of Waterloo as your organization/employer.

Live Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada.

This is a 3-hr introductory workshop to help staff and faculty develop a sense of accountability and understanding of the pervasive nature of racism within the Institution. The workshop will provide a high-level overview of racism and how to support someone who has experienced racism (through informal or formal mechanisms).

Register for the workshop on:

• May 24, 2023
• July 24, 2023

Facilitator: Jennisha Wilson

Jennisha comes with 13+ years of work experience at the intersections of anti-violence and anti-racism. Through interactive workshops, supports and strategies Jennisha has supported and co-created programs, resources, and strategic plans to address discrimination within both community and institutional settings. Jennisha’s lived experience as a mixed-race Black woman coupled with a trauma-informed and anti-racist lens has informed the processes and practices she employees when addressing racism.

The Women in Engineering Committee, in collaboration with the National Society of Black Engineers, will be sitting down for a fireside chat with Ajoa Mintah, UWaterloo Chemical Engineering graduate and owner/founder of Four All Ice Cream. We will be speaking with Ajoa about her journey as a black, female entrepreneur. Participants will have the opportunity to ask Ajoa about her experience and journey from engineering student to business owner. Register now for this exciting event! 

Do you have women in your life? Mothers, sisters, aunts, cousins, friends, classmates? By age 18, 1 in 3 women will have experienced some form of sexual harassment/assault. As society learns more about the causes, both direct causes such as breaking consent, and indirect causes like systems that benefit men and blame victims/survivors for what happened to them, it’s important to learn about these causes and how you can contribute to preventing them. It’s not just to show the people around you that you want them to lead a life free of gender-based violence and the many barriers it creates, but it also shows students, co-workers and future employers that you’ve invested in equity work. These sessions will provide information on ways you can actively use your privilege to better address both systemic and everyday forms of gender-based and sexual violence. Please note: This certificate is available to male identifying participants only.

Join Chris as he tackles the stigmas existing regarding dating and neurodivergent people which are created through ableism. He will also shine light on misconceptions and provide best practices for dating for people who are, or are in a relationship with, neurodivergent people.