Equity Office
Contact: equity@uwaterloo.ca
Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office
Contact: svpro@uwaterloo.ca
Audience: Students, Faculty and Staff
Facilitator: Dr. Gauthamie Poolokasingham, C. Psych.
Level: Introductory
This workshop is an introductory course for those that are looking to gain a baseline understanding of core foundational concepts and frameworks pertaining to race and racism.
This workshop/presentation facilitated by Dr. Gauthamie Poolokasingham focuses on topics of cultural identity, race, racism, racial microaggressions, and white privilege in Canada and Canadian institutions of learning. Attendees are not only introduced to key terms and concepts to increase multicultural awareness, but are also educated on current trends and how this applies within the university environment. Active learning methods are used to help attendees engage with anti-racism material, reflect on their experiences, and bolster skills.
This workshop is designed with active learning principals in mind. Fellow participants can expect to engage with each other through interactive small group discussions within breakout rooms and a case study activity. The workshop also includes lecture style components and brief self-reflective exercises. Scheduled breaks have been built in and participants are welcome to take additional self-care breaks as needed
Our workshops are in high demand and have limited capacity, often with waiting lists. We kindly ask that if you can no longer attend, you cancel your registration by contacting hrei.trainings@uwaterloo.ca no later than 24 hours prior to the workshop to make room for those on the waitlist. We acknowledge and understand that things happen, so even if it is a late cancellation (within 24 hours), please still let us know. Others may be able to join in your place. Thank you for accommodating this request.
Equity Office
Contact: equity@uwaterloo.ca
Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office
Contact: svpro@uwaterloo.ca
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Office of Indigenous Relations.