Learning Objectives (Part 1):

• Provide an overview of key race- and sexual-related harassment terms and definitions outlined within the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and U of T policies.
• Identify intersectional manifestations of racial and sexual harassment and their impact on the individual and the work environment.
• Explain institutional processes and the role of the Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office (ARCDO) and the Sexual Violence Prevention & Support Centre (SVPSC) in responding to instances of racial and sexual harassment.

Learning Objectives (Part 2):

• Examine building a consensual culture by recognizing power dynamics and understanding boundaries and consent; identify and locate relevant U of T policies regarding workplace conduct.
• Distinguish between acting in allyship versus being an ally to proactively prevent workplace harassment.
• Review intervention techniques to intervene as bystanders to harassment.
• Implement the CALM Model to support Disclosing and Reporting; identify barriers to Disclosing and Reporting.
• Examine case studies to identify forms of harassment, impacts on the workplace environment, and proactive steps in addressing/preventing harassment.

Facilitated by the Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office and the Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Centre

Discrimination based on race, place of origin and creed (religion/spirituality or faith) can manifest in various ways within the workplace, sometimes distinctly and other times in overlapping forms. This interactive workshop aims to deepen participants’ understanding of how both race, place of origin and creed-based discrimination can occur in our work environments. Participants will learn to recognize these forms of discrimination and their impacts, explore relevant University policies to address discrimination and harassment and share strategies and practices that support an inclusive and equitable workplace.

In the session participants will:

• Define key terms and concepts related to race, place of origin, and creed-based discrimination, and their implications for the work environment and university policy and practices.
• Identify various manifestations of race, place of origin, and creed-based discrimination in the workplace, including overt and subtle forms of discriminatory behavior and harassment, and deepen understanding on the impact of such discriminations on individuals, teams, and the overall work environment.
• Learn and apply strategies for advancing inclusive practices, including effective communication practices.

Facilitators:
Jodie Glean-Mitchell, Executive Director, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, University of Toronto
Shari Golberg, Assistant Director, Faith & Anti-Racism, Institutional Equity Office, University of Toronto

In this workshop participants will be invited to reconnect on the purpose and importance of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work within institutions and be provided with practical tools and resources to meaningfully operationalize EDI principles in work and learning environments.

In this session, participants will:

• Review the multifaceted nature of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work including the current day challenges and opportunities for integrating EDI principles in core operations.
• Explore the foundations for developing Strategic Frameworks that embed EDI into core operational processes and identify key considerations needed to increase the effectiveness of EDI strategies.
• Share key resources and practices to support day to day efforts within the work and learning environments to integrate EDI principles within evolving institutional needs.

Facilitator:
Jodie Glean-Mitchell, Executive Director, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, University of Toronto

The governance of universities plays a critical role in shaping institutional priorities and ensuring equitable practices. Understanding the frameworks and principles that underpin university governance, including the roles and responsibilities of the various governance bodies and the intersection with administrative bodies, is essential in effecting equitable systems change initiatives. This presentation aims to provide greater clarity and information sharing on the University’s unicameral governance structure, to provide an opportunity to learn directly from community members who have participated in governance, and to emphasize the importance of participation and representation in governance.

In this session, participants will:

• Learn about the various ways U of T community members can get involved in governance processes.
• Explore how governance bodies impact and shape the daily experiences of members of the institution.
• Delve deeper into the importance of participation and awareness of the work of governance.

Facilitators:
Sheree Drummond, Secretary of the Governing Council, Office of the Governing Council
Vikram Chadalawada, Director, IT Strategy, Innovations and Digital Transformation, Student Life, Division of the Vice-President and Provost

“Advocacy often has no manual. It is more about being brave and standing between the vulnerable and power. It is a brave space. It is an exposed space.” (DR.ABC, June 17, 2020). This presentation focuses on the critical role that institutions play in perpetuating or dismantling systemic anti-Black racism. Participants will have a brief overview of the historical context of anti-Black racism embedded in various institutional structures. The session will highlight the importance of recognizing biases, microaggressions, anti-Blackness, and institutional policies that contribute to inequities and anti-Black racism. Practical strategies to challenge and disrupt anti-Black racism, foster a culture of accountability and justice, and promote anti-racist practices within institutions will be examined using case studies and brave and collaborative dialogues.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understanding the concept of anti-Black racism and recognize its various manifestations within our communities.
• Create a supportive environment that allow participants to engage in possibly uncomfortable conversations and encourages courageous and brave conversations about race, equity, and justice.
• Analyze effective strategies that individuals and groups can implement to disrupt anti-Black racism.
• Articulate the responsibilities of allies in advancing anti-racist efforts and support for Black communities.
• Develop a personal action plan that includes concrete steps to engage in meaningful actions to combat anti-Black racism in their own lives and communities

Facilitator:
Andrew B. Campbell (DR.ABC), Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in Leadership for Racial Justice in Education, Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

In the session, participants will:

• Explore and discuss the historical and current-day realities of anti-Asian racism.
• Deepen understanding of how anti-Asian racism interacts with other forms of discrimination.
• Develop basic skills to become an active bystander.
• Share strategies and resources to identify and address anti-Asian racism in working and learning environments.

Facilitator:
Maria Lo, Training Coordinator, Hong Fook Mental Health Association