This series of workshops has been designed to enhance awareness, foster dialogue, encourage reflexivity, challenge misconceptions and leverage the participant’s lived experiences. These free workshops are open to all University of Windsor employees.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Journeying Down a Path of Understanding: Treaty Education in Ontario - Offering 1

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Online - information to join will be sent from employeeexperience@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: Jaimie Kechego
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

Join us for an enlightening and immersive workshop session on Treaty Education in Ontario, designed to deepen your understanding of the historical and contemporary significance of treaties. In this interactive and thought-provoking workshop, participants will embark on a journey through Ontario's rich Indigenous history, exploring the foundational role of treaties in shaping the province we know today. Whether you are an educator, community leader, policymaker, or an individual passionate about advancing Indigenous reconciliation, this session promises to be a learning experience. Join me in the quest for knowledge, understanding, and meaningful action on a journey to learn about Treaties in Ontario.

This session will be held via Teams.

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Tips for Writing a Meaningful Land Acknowledgement - Offering 1

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Tuesday, November 07, 2023, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Medical Education Building, Room 3102
Instructors: Jaimie Kechego
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

A Land Acknowledgment is a way of honouring the Indigenous Peoples who have been living and working on the land we currently occupy. It is a statement that shows respect for their unique relationship with the traditional territories and that recognizes them as traditional stewards of the land we reside on. This session will help you understand the meaning of the Land Acknowledgment and address important elements in writing this significant statement to help you make it meaningful.

This session will be held in-person.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Inclusive Language in Service Delivery - Offering 1

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Online - information to join will be sent from employeeexperience@uwindsor.ca
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

Inclusive language acknowledges the diversity around us and helps convey respect to all people; it avoids biases, slang, or expressions that discriminate against and exclude groups of people based on race, gender, age, or socioeconomic status. This session will highlight examples of inclusive language to ensure that everyone on campus feels welcomed, valued, and empowered.

This session will be held via Teams.

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Microaggressions - Offering 1

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Thursday, February 01, 2024, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Online - information to join will be sent from employeeexperience@uwindsor.ca
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

Microaggressions are tiny yet impactful acts of discrimination that permeate our daily interactions, often unnoticed. UWinPride Committee will delve into the world of microaggressions, shining a light on these subtle biases that can have profound consequences on individuals and communities.

This session will be held via Teams.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Microaggressions - Offering 2

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Tuesday, April 09, 2024, 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Location: Online - information to join will be sent from employeeexperience@uwindsor.ca
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

Microaggressions are tiny yet impactful acts of discrimination that permeate our daily interactions, often unnoticed. UWinPride Committee will delve into the world of microaggressions, shining a light on these subtle biases that can have profound consequences on individuals and communities.

This session will be held via Teams.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Tips for Writing a Meaningful Land Acknowledgement - Offering 2

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Location: Online - information to join will be sent from employeeexperience@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: Jaimie Kechego
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

A Land Acknowledgment is a way of honouring the Indigenous Peoples who have been living and working on the land we currently occupy. It is a statement that shows respect for their unique relationship with the traditional territories and that recognizes them as traditional stewards of the land we reside on. This session will help you understand the meaning of the Land Acknowledgment and address important elements in writing this significant statement to help you make it meaningful.

This session will be held via Teams.