Events

The Indigenous & Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) PhD Project is a partnership of almost 15 Canadian universities committed to reducing the systemic barriers that exist for Indigenous and Black scholars pursuing doctoral degrees in STEM programs. 

Join us to learn how the IBET PhD Project provides financial support and fosters a supportive and respectful academic community.

Hear from the Director of IBET, current fellows and a mentor, and have your questions answered during a live virtual Q&A.

To register for this event, please fill out this webform.

Join the conversation on inclusive entrepreneurship within Waterloo’s innovation ecosystem, in partnership with LiftOff by the Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region. Engage with key panelists who will share unique perspectives and insights on what’s happening today and moving forward, including a focus on UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Panelists*

• Kathy Hogarth, Dean of Social Work at Laurier 
• Chris Farrell, Manager of Entrepreneurship Services City of Kitchener at the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre
• Sonya Denton, LiftOff Founder
• Naudia Banton, Entrepreneurship and Technology Advisor at the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre 
• Trevor Charles, LiftOff Director and professor of biology at the University of Waterloo

Using the latest research, this workshop will begin to uncover how mainstream pornography changes our thought patterns by what it teaches us - both consciously and unconsciously, and we will discuss what’s needed to ethically consume pornographic content. FYI – in this workshop, we will not show explicit photos or videos, but will discuss these themes from an academic lens; including a brief history of how pornography creation and consumption has changed over time.

Ever wonder how social media fuels the fight for gender equity, as well as the fight against inclusion and integrity for all? In this workshop we will use real-life examples to understand how social media can manipulate us into interacting within a social media echo chamber, and how that can change our way of thinking, for better and worse, regarding our views on sexual and gender-based violence.

So many of our personal interactions happen online (especially now with Covid), including our intimate interactions. This raises the question of how do we navigate consent within digital spaces? This workshop will unpack the ways in which social media and other forms of technology impact our relationships, & through honest and shame-free conversations, participants will learn about consent with respect to sharing nude photos, experiencing online harassment, and more.

What does it mean to be a male ally? In this workshop, participants will learn about the process of allyship, including understanding our own power and privilege; & we will unpack the role that men have to play in ending sexual and gender-based violence. Participants will also learn tangible steps they can use to support survivors of sexual violence.

In June, in honour of Indigenous History Month, we invite and encourage you to appreciate the rich culture and heritage of Indigenous peoples, while learning more about the atrocities that Indigenous communities have faced and continue to face today.

Discover Indigenous History Month reading suggestions, programs, educational resources and community events at WPL from now until the end of June. 

WPL is excited to partner with SPECTRUM, Waterloo Region’s Rainbow Community Space, on a fantastic line-up of programs and events in recognition of Pride Month this June. Pride Month is about celebrating people in 2SLGBTQ+ communities while also promoting equality and visibility. Join WPL – to learn, to have fun and to appreciate how each member of our community contributes to creating safe, welcoming spaces for one another.

Pride Month programs are presented with funds from the Ginny Knight Memorial Fund, for which they are very grateful.

Discover Pride Month reading lists, programs and community events at WPL from now until the end of June. 

In June, in honour of Indigenous History Month, we invite and encourage you to appreciate the rich culture and heritage of Indigenous peoples, while learning more about the atrocities that Indigenous communities have faced and continue to face today.

Discover Indigenous History Month reading suggestions, programs, educational resources and community events at WPL from now until the end of June. 

WPL is excited to partner with SPECTRUM, Waterloo Region’s Rainbow Community Space, on a fantastic line-up of programs and events in recognition of Pride Month this June. Pride Month is about celebrating people in 2SLGBTQ+ communities while also promoting equality and visibility. Join WPL – to learn, to have fun and to appreciate how each member of our community contributes to creating safe, welcoming spaces for one another.

Pride Month programs are presented with funds from the Ginny Knight Memorial Fund, for which they are very grateful.

Discover Pride Month reading lists, programs and community events at WPL from now until the end of June.