H.E.A.R.T. Workshop Series 2018
OJN Room 111
14/05/2018, 9:30 am - TO 11/05/2018 - 12:30 pm
Organizer: Equity and Inclusion Office
McMaster University’s Equity and Inclusion Office Presents H.E.A.R.T. Workshop Series 2018 Human Rights, Equity, Accessibility, Respect Toolkit (H.E.A.R.T.)
The H.E.A.R.T. workshops are free. Space is limited so registration is required. Complete at least 3 workshops for a Certificate of Attendance.
Human Rights Fundamentals:
An introduction to human rights legislation and policies.
Monday, May 14, 2018: 9:30am – 11:30am | OJN: Room 111
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.
Monday, May 14, 2018: 1:30pm – 3:30pm | OJN: Room 111
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”.
Tuesday, May 15, 2018: 9:30am – 11:30am | OJN: Room 111
Anti-Racism Workshop:
Increase your awareness of what racism is and familiarize yourself with concepts
including cultural appropriation and “reverse racism”.
Tuesday, May 15, 2018: 1:30pm – 3:30pm | OJN: Room 111
Challenging Islamophobia on Campus:
Islamophobia: What it is, what it looks like and how to challenge it on campus.
Wednesday, May 16, 2018: 9:30am – 11:30am | OJN: Room 111
Positive Space:
Increase your awareness about the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ persons.
Upon completion, you’ll receive a poster to signify your workshop completion.
Wednesday, May 16, 2018: 1:30pm – 3:30pm | OJN: Room 111
Accessibility 101:
Enhance your understanding of accessibility in the McMaster context and develop skills
to advance accessibility on campus.
Thursday, May 17, 2018: 9:30am – 11:30am | OJN: Room 111
Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence:
Participants will learn how to respond to and support survivors of sexual violence on campus.
Friday, May 18, 2018: 10:30am – 12:30pm | OJN: Room 111
Website: equity.mcmaster.ca
Registration, information and to discuss individualized accommodations: 905.525.9140 ext. 27581 or equity@mcmaster.ca