The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion (CHREI) at York University has announced its Fall 2023 workshop sessions on Rights, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization & Inclusion (REDDI), covering topics including accessibility, positive space and microaggressions.
Running from October to early December, the sessions are designed to further the goals of the York University Academic Plan (UAP) and the Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy by ensuring University community members are prepared to address systemic inequities within a positive learning environment, where everyone can learn from each other and leave the REDDI sessions with tools and strategies that can be applied in workplaces, classrooms and everyday life.
All sessions are open to current students, staff and faculty members. They will run for approximately 90 minutes and be offered virtually, to facilitate the attendance of participants on and off campus. Participants can partake in one or all of the core series workshops. Those who complete three sessions will receive a REDDI certificate.
The Fall 2023 REDDI schedule is:
October
Promoting Accessibilty and Responding to Accommodations
Oct. 16, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Understanding and Accessing Family Status Accommodations
Oct. 18, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Challenging Bias in Decision-Making and Approaches to Difference
Oct. 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Employment Equity Principles Towards Inclusion
Oct. 30, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
November:
Demanteler le capacitisme : Briser les barrières a l’acces et l’inclusion (FR)
Nov. 1, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Advancing Organization Change to Foster a Culture of Belonging
Nov. 6, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Addressing and Responding to Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
Nov. 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Creer et maintenir des espaces positifs (FR)
Nov. 28, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Issues of Misogynoir
Nov. 30, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
December:
Challenging Notions of Ableism: Breaking Barriers to Social Inclusion
Dec. 4, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Do the Work: Intervening on Sex and Gender Harassment and Discrimination
Dec. 5, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Registration for the workshops is required and can be accessed through the YU Learn Learning Opportunities website.