H.E.A.R.T. 2019 FALL WORKSHOP SERIES (Human Rights, Equity, Accessibility, Respect Toolkit)

McMaster University’s Equity and Inclusion Office Presents
H.E.A.R.T. 2019
FALL WORKSHOP SERIES
Human Rights, Equity, Accessibility, Respect Toolkit (H.E.A.R.T.)

Space is limited so registration is required. Please find Eventbrite links below to register.

H.E.A.R.T. is offered in the Fall and Summer terms. Complete 5 workshops for a Certificate of Attendance or complete all 8 workshops for a Certificate of Completion. Workshops must be completed within a 2 year period to qualify for a certificate.

Human Rights Fundamentals:
An introduction to human rights legislation and policies.
Monday, November 18, 2019 – 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | L.R. Wilson Hall: Room 1003
Register here.

An Introduction to the Duty to Accommodate:
Learn about the “duty to accommodate” in the classroom and workplace and about key terms such as “reasonable” and “undue hardship”.
Monday, November 18, 2019 – 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | L.R. Wilson Hall: Room 1003
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Positive Space:
Increase your awareness about the lives and experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ persons.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 – 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | L.R. Wilson Hall: Room 1003
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What’s In A Word: Insult or Inclusion?
Discuss how to build inclusion through the everyday use of words and phrases that focus on diversity.
Friday, November 22, 2019 – 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | L.R. Wilson Hall: Room 1003
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Anti-Racism Workshop:
Increase your awareness of racism and anti-racism along with concepts including privilege and oppression.
Monday, November 25, 2019 – 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | L.R. Wilson Hall: Room 1003
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Challenging Islamophobia on Campus:
What it is, what it looks like and how to challenge it on campus.
Wednesday November 27, 2019 – 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | L.R. Wilson Hall: Room 1003
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Accessibility 101:
Enhance your understanding of accessibility and develop skills to advance
accessibility within the McMaster context.
Thursday, November 28, 2019 – 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | L.R. Wilson Hall: Room 1003
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Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence:
Participants will learn how to respond to and support survivors of sexual violence on campus.
Friday, November 29th, 2019 – 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | L.R. Wilson Hall: Room 1003
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Registration, information and to discuss individualized accommodations: 905.525.9140 ext. 27581 or equity@mcmaster.ca
Website: equity.mcmaster.ca