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During times of transition and disruptions within organizations and with many staff working remotely, it is essential that we continue to center the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in our daily operations and maintain our sense of community. Join U of T’s Equity Team for our Virtual Community Conversation Series, presented by the Division of Human Resources & Equity.
Download the Virtual Community Conversation Series poster
Speakers will include representatives from:
- Sexual & Gender Diversity Office
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Office
- Equity and Diversity Office, UTM and UTSC
- Indigenous Initiatives
- Diversity and Equity Office, Factory-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
- Inclusion and Diversity Office, Faculty of Medicine
- Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office
Maintain and Restore: Culturally Relevant Wellness Methods
Date: Thursday April 23, 2020 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Objective:
In this timely discussion, panelists will discuss the importance of culture in the context of wellness and to explore culturally relevant practices to maintaining and restoring wellness. With the many current disruptions to our daily lives, this panel discussion will center diversity and equity as we explore critical conversations on health, wellness and the importance of community. Come prepared to engage in live activities to soothe and restore!
Speakers:
Punita Lumb, Program Coordinator, Multi-Faith Centre
Nikki Samuel, Program Coordinator, Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office
Anita Balakrishna, Director, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Faculty of Medicine
Terry Gardiner, Manager, Diversity, Equity and Student Experience, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
Moderator:
Shannon Simpson, Director, Office of Indigenous Initiatives
To join the Conversation, click here: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
Integrating Equitable and Inclusive Practices While Working Remotely
Date: Tuesday March 31, 2020 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Objective:
Integrating equitable and inclusive practices is critical in times of transition within organizations. Join us as we discuss key considerations and helpful tips on advancing inclusion in our day-to-day operations while working remotely and through disruptions such as COVID-19.
Speakers:
David Pereira, Director (Interim), Sexual & Gender Diversity Office
Ben Poynton, AODA Officer, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Office
Jodie Glean, Director, Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office
Moderator:
Karima Hashmani, Executive Director, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office
To join the Conversation, click here: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
Understanding Xenophobia: What is it? How do we address it?
Date: Thursday April 9, 2020 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Objective:
Xenophobia manifests itself in a number of ways, ranging from name calling to physical attacks. We must all be committed to prevent and respond to behaviours that do not foster a culture of respect and inclusion. With the many concerns of rising anti-Asian racism across societies we must deepen our understanding of xenophobia and its impacts. Join the HR Equity Team as we explore the concept of xenophobia, the range of behaviours and attitudes that perpetuate xenophobia and the steps we can all take to disrupt biases and stereotypes in order to advance inclusion.
Speakers:
Winnie Falkenstein, Director, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, UTSC
Nythalah Baker, Director, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, UTM
Jodie Glean, Director, Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office
Moderator:
Martina Douglas, Program Coordinator, Equity and Diversity Office, UTM
To join the Conversation, click here: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting