Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office Events
UTM Office of Indigenous Initiatives events can be found on the UTM Indigenous Centre calendar.
The University of Toronto's Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office events can be accessed on the ARCDO website.
Laugh, Cry, Cringe Storytelling Series: Catalina (Cata) Alvarez Elias
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (ET) | DV 3129 or Zoom (virtual)
Culture Shock: A Latin American Searching for Community in Canada
We are excited to host our next storytelling series: Laugh, Cry, Cringe with Cata Alvarez Elias about culture shock. Although Cata comes with a wealth of knowledge from studying medicine, pediatrics, and pediatric nephrology, she will focus her storytelling about her identity as a Latin Amercian, and the culture shock that she experienced upon arriving to Canada. The aim is to empower and embrace newcomers as they navigate their journey of settling in a new country.
The purpose of Laugh, Cry, Cringe: Storytelling Series is to create braver spaces to engage in conversations that explore personal stories and cultural narratives, while unmasking misconceptions about various groups/communities/people.
All U of T students, staff, faculty, and librarians are welcome to attend.
Learn more and register to attend this event.
Please note that this will be a photographed event. Please let photographers or staff know if you have any questions or would not like your photograph taken.
If you have any questions about the event or accessibility accommodation requests, please contact the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office at edio.utm@utoronto.ca.
Black at UTM Launch
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 between 11:45 am - 2:30 pm (ET) | Student Centre Presentation Room
Welcoming all UTM campus community members to join the UTM Anti-Black Racism Operational Group in celebration of the UTM Anti-Black Racism Dashboard: Black at UTM launch on March 8, 2023.
Drop-in between 11:45 am to 2:30 pm for a sneak peek at UTM's Anti-Black Racism Dashboard. Remarks will begin at 12:00 pm. Come out and:
- Engage in interactive demos and discussion
- Learn more about UTM's efforts to counter anti-Black racism
- Enjoy some delicious cuisine, win some giveaways, and have a good time!
Hosted by the UTM Anti-Black Racism Operational Group which has been supporting the implementation of the U of T Anti-Black Racism Task Force Report recommendations at UTM since February 2022.
Please note that this will be a photographed event. Please let photographers or staff know if you have any questions or would not like your photograph taken.
If you have any questions about the event or accessibility accommodation requests, please contact the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office at edio.utm@utoronto.ca.
Pitch with a Twist: International Women's Day Pitch Competition
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm (ET) | UTM, Innovation Complex Rotunda
In support of International Women's Day, we are proud to announce the Pitch with a Twist event is fast approaching.
In addition to start-up finalists competing for cash and in-kind prizes, we are also super excited to have Lesley Hampton - Anishinaabe artist and fashion designer - as this year's keynote speaker! Lesley has been featured in the Globe and Mail, and VOGUE has declared her as having the "#1 Canadian Brand to keep an eye on".
Be ready to enjoy the night by supporting some great ideas, amplifying underrepresented voices, and enjoying some delicious food.
Learn more and register to attend this event.
Please note that this will be a photographed event. Please let photographers or staff know if you have any questions or would not like your photograph taken.
If you have any questions about the event or accessibility accommodation requests, please contact the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office at edio.utm@utoronto.ca.
Celebrating Black Excellence: Addressing Wellness & Finance
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (ET) | Davis 3140 (UTM Room).
Join the UTM EDI Office, Centre for Student Engagement, and Career Centre for a lunchtime gathering: Celebrating Black Excellence.
Asante Haughton and Jamie Sodhi will share their stories and their lived experience to provide critical advice to students. They will share real-life challenges and implications that one faces in the workplace and academia because of one’s skin colour, ethnicity, country of origin, cultural or religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, and accents - offering tools and strategies to navigate those challenges. As a participant, you will have the opportunity to eat, learn and reflect on strategies to manage your wellness and finance.
Learn more and register to attend this event.
Announcements
To view all equity-related announcements to UTM students, staff, faculty, and librarians, please visit the Office of the Vice-President and Principal website.