Tuesday, July 7, 2020 — 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Conversations around diversity and inclusion can create some discomfort and guilt for those who don’t identify as “diverse”, especially with respect to the notion of privilege. This Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) webinar will explore strategies and tools that can be used to contextualize the notion of “privilege” and its historic and systemic origin, while managing and acknowledging individual feelings and experiences.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 — 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM EDT
Experiences of of Women-Identified Senior Administrators and Recruiters
Presented by the Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion Unit (HREI), this free virtual event is an opportunity to explore diversity in the academy, challenges and opportunities, and hear experiences from women-identified senior administrators on their search process and from the recruiters who play an integral role in the leadership path.
Thursday, July 9, 2020 — 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
This foundational workshop is designed to give you an understanding of equity and how our interactions with one another are shaped by systems of oppression, power, and privilege.
Audience: Students, Faculty, and Staff
Friday, July 10, 2020 — 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM EDT
Ask Us Anything: Indigenous Initiatives at UW is hosted by Jean Becker, Senior Director Indigenous Initiatives. Jean will provide a brief overview of her Office’s work, plans for the future, ways to connect, and will then open the discussion.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 — 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
This workshop/presentation focuses on topics of culture, intersectionality, social determinants of health, racism, and White privilege in Canada and Canadian institutions of learning.
Audience: Faculty, Staff and Students
Friday, July 17, 2020 — 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
The Office of Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion is pleased to have Ela Smith present this two-part workshop where campus community members will gain a deeper understanding of historic and current realities for First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in Ontario and Canada.
Audience: Students, Faculty, and Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2020 — 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Caring for someone – be it a child or a senior – is a huge responsibility that many employees carry in addition to their professional workload, and can have a huge impact on their ability to bring their full self to work. Join this Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) webinar to discuss best practices to ensure your employees are able to operate at their best while managing the complexity of family life.
Thursday, July 23, 2020 — 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
Sheltering in place means that many of us are communicating online a lot more than we used to. But, communicating in virtual spaces, through text and social media, in a supportive and safer manner involves understanding your boundaries, consent and much more.
Audience: Students, Faculty and Staff
Monday, July 27, 2020 — 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
In Part I of this two-part interactive workshop, attendees will develop tools, strategies, and resources to respond effectively to disclosures of sexual violence.
Audience: Students, Faculty, and Staff
Monday, July 27, 2020 — 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
This workshop provides an opportunity to learn how to manage difficult conversations when they arise, whether it be with a manager, supervisor, colleague or even family member.
Audience: Students, Faculty and Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2020 — 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
In Part II of this two-part interactive workshop, attendees will develop tools, strategies, and resources to respond effectively to disclosures of sexual violence.
Audience: Students, Faculty, and Staff
Monday, August 10, 2020 — 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
This workshop/presentation focuses on topics of culture, intersectionality, social determinants of health, racism, and White privilege in Canada and Canadian institutions of learning.
Audience: Faculty, Staff and Students
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 — 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
This foundational workshop is designed to give you an understanding of equity and how our interactions with one another are shaped by systems of oppression, power, and privilege.
Audience: Students, Faculty, and Staff
