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Sandbox: Nov 2021 – May 2022 Restore Programming
May 20, 2022
Past Events
Thursday, November 25, 2021, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Conditions for Care
Historical and contemporary trauma and oppression impact the ways that Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (QTBIPOC) folks are able to navigate the world. This workshop explores practices of self and community care through embodied approaches (yoga, breathe, movement). This workshop is a space for QTBIPOC folks only.
Format: Virtual – Zoom Platform. Accessibility information for Zoom.
Audience: Faculty, Staff, Students and Community who identify as members of the QTBIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ community.
Monday, January 17, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Journeys of Wellness and Hope
Join us as we engage in restorative practice and conversation informed by the teachings of the Muslim faith.
Faculty and Staff who identify as members of Muslim Community
Monday, January 17, 2022
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
Registration Closed
Note: You must use your University (utoronto) email address to register.
Format: Virtual – Zoom Platform. Accessibility information for Zoom.
Optional Materials: Prayer mat or yoga mat, comfortable clothing.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Connection and Hope: Restoration for Jewish Community
Join us as we engage in restorative practice and conversation informed by the teachings of Jewish tradition and culture.
Faculty and Staff who identify as members of Jewish Community
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
Registration Closed
Note: You must use your University (utoronto) email address to register.
Format: Virtual – Zoom Platform. Accessibility information for Zoom.
Thursday, January 20, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Journeys of Wellness and Hope
Dr. Yusra Ahmad (she/her)
Facilitator
Read Dr Ahmad’s bio
Join us as we engage in restorative practice and conversation informed by the teachings of the Muslim faith.
Students who identify as members of Muslim Community
Thursday, January 20, 2022
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
Registration Closed
Note: You must use your University (utoronto) email address to register.
Format: Virtual – Zoom Platform. Accessibility information for Zoom.
Friday, January 21, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Connection and Hope: Restoration for Jewish Community
Rabbi Ariella Rosen (she/her/hers)
Facilitator
Read Rabbi Ariella’s bio
Join us as we engage in restorative practice and conversation informed by the teachings of Jewish tradition and culture.
Students who identify as members of Jewish Community
Friday, January 21, 2022
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
Registration Closed
Note: You must use your University (utoronto) email address to register.
Format: Virtual – Zoom Platform. Accessibility information for Zoom.
February 14 and 16, 2022
Restore Celebrates – Happy Black Futures Month
Join us as we celebrate Black joy and honor our shared strength.
Faculty and Staff who identify as members of Black community
Monday, February 14, 2022
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
Registration Closed
Students who identify as members of Black community
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
Registration Closed
Note: You must use your University (utoronto) email address to register.
Format: Virtual – Zoom Platform. Accessibility information for Zoom.
May 11 2022
Emotional Liberation Circle: Racialized and Sexualized Trauma with Tenniel Brown
Tenniel Brown
Facilitator
During this informative and engaging workshop participants will experience healing and community. The facilitator will support participants to reflect on the impact of racialized and sexualized trauma and changes they have made to cope. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between intentional self and community care practices and thriving in systems where anti-black racism operates. This space is hosted in partnership with the Sexual Violence Prevention & Support Centre.
Members of the U of T community who identify as Black
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST
Register
Format: Virtual – Zoom Platform. Accessibility information for Zoom.
May 17 and 19, 2022
Healing Through Art
Join us for two sessions of art-based activities, as we navigate and reflect on the feelings, thoughts and emotions during these challenging times. Bring some paper and 5 colors (pencil crayons, markers, and/or paints). No art experience is necessary, just come as you are.
Faculty, Staff, and Students who identify as members of Asian Community
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
Register
Faculty, Staff, and Students who identify as members of Asian Community and Allies
Thursday, May 19, 2022
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
Register
Registration: Only 30 spaces are available for each session.
Note: You must use your University (utoronto) email address to register.
Format: Virtual – Zoom Platform. Accessibility information for Zoom.
Message from the Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office and Upcoming Initiatives
June 2, 2020
The staff at the Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity office join in the expression of sadness, frustration and intense anger at the most recent events of racialized violence against Black lives. We know these conversations, protests and movements are not new in the centuries fight to end all forms of racism and it is critical we remain steadfast in upholding these discussions months and years after the media stops highlighting these most recent events.
We must sustain and nurture ourselves as a community. As such, ARCDO will be holding a series of initiatives over the next few days to engage in restoration, reflection and critical dialogue to nourish the mind, body and spirit for the ongoing journey to combat anti-Black racism and to ensure these critical conversations and action planning do not end with the change of the news cycle.
A full listing of initiatives over the next few days, are available on ARCDO’s website. Initiatives include spaces for Black community, racialized community and allies. The first community gathering will be held this Thursday, June 4, 2020, 1:00pm – 2:30pm. We will be joined by Black community leaders in Toronto to support dialogue and reflection on these most recent tragic events and hold a moment of silence for the Black lives lost to racial violence. This space is open to Black and racialized community and allies. The virtual location for these initiatives are available on our website.
On a personal note, I want to thank all of you who have connected with myself and the ARCDO team in support and solidarity. Please know that the show of support that we need the most is your ongoing commitment to actions that work towards eliminating racism in all its forms – speak up and speak out.
ARCDO stands with you.
Jodie Glean-Mitchell, M.A.
Director, Antiracism and Cultural Diversity Office
Human Resources and Equity, University of Toronto
Nikki Samuel
Program Coordinator, Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office
Human Resources and Equity, University of Toronto
Saimah Baig
Program Coordinator, Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office
Human Resources and Equity, University of Toronto