Events

Waterloo Staff Conference Session:

Equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism training has become an essential part of professional development initiatives across industries. However, post-training feedback often reports medium or lower levels of efficiency and knowledge transfer associated with equity training programs. By revisiting cases of providing equity training, this workshop will identify and explain the challenges associated with delivering and receiving such initiatives. The session will compare the employees' expectations of equity training with the requirements of professional development programs. During the session discussions, we will examine the gaps and provide practical suggestions on how to enhance EDI-related training within individual departments.

Presenter:

Alex Pershai, they/them, Associate Director - Equity, Office of Equity/Diversity/Inclusion and Anti-Racism

Research and data continue to demonstrate that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) create more innovative and stronger performing teams and organizations. How can we map DEIA metrics in our workplaces through stories, data, and benchmarks? Join us as we explore how mapping DEIA metrics can provide us with a strong foundation for sustainability and ethical growth

Waterloo Staff Conference Session:

From Support to Partnership: Rethinking How We Work with Communities

Presenters:

Pamela Braza Pitman (she/her), Senior Manager, Outreach, Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDI-R)

Have you ever been questioned, watched, or misunderstood in ways that felt tied to your race?
Do you find yourself overthinking interactions, second-guessing what you said, or preparing extra just to avoid being misread?
Have you noticed your body reacting—tension, fatigue, restlessness—or felt the need to avoid certain spaces altogether?

In this workshop, you’ll explore racial trauma as both a personal and systemic experience. Together, we’ll look at how it can show up in your everyday life and share practical strategies to help you navigate moments of activation or being triggered.

Join us for Fridays After 5, a recurring series created by the Laterna Black Innovation Hub (LBIH)in partnership with the Office of EDI-R. These gatherings are designed as aspace tounwind, build community, and celebrate Blackness in all its forms.

Join us for Fridays After 5, a recurring series created by the Laterna Black Innovation Hub (LBIH)in partnership with the Office of EDI-R. These gatherings are designed as aspace tounwind, build community, and celebrate Blackness in all its forms.

The Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion would like to invite you to our virtual open house on Tuesday April 21 from 6 pm-6:45 pm ET where we will answer any questions you have, introduce you to the amazing new revitalized CCIP designates program and provide a chance for you to connect with other committed DEIA professionals from across Canada and within the CCDI team. 

Join us for Fridays After 5, a recurring series created by the Laterna Black Innovation Hub (LBIH)in partnership with the Office of EDI-R. These gatherings are designed as aspace tounwind, build community, and celebrate Blackness in all its forms.

Join us for Fridays After 5, a recurring series created by the Laterna Black Innovation Hub (LBIH)in partnership with the Office of EDI-R. These gatherings are designed as aspace tounwind, build community, and celebrate Blackness in all its forms.

Join us for Fridays After 5, a recurring series created by the Laterna Black Innovation Hub (LBIH)in partnership with the Office of EDI-R. These gatherings are designed as aspace tounwind, build community, and celebrate Blackness in all its forms.