For faculty and staff

This interactive, introductory workshop will help you and your team gain a deeper understanding of 2SLGBTQ+ communities and how to begin fostering more affirming spaces at work (and beyond).

You will learn common terms used by and for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and discuss the importance of using and respecting people’s pronouns. You will learn about discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression and explore best practices for allyship to 2SLGBTQ+ communities.

This interactive learning environment centers applied learning and practical tools for creating meaningful change in your workplaces and beyond.

April 23 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
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May 8 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
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In this session participants will take a deeper dive into understanding how racism plays out in its many forms. Participants will examine the ideology that informs racism as well as the ways that it manifests in an academic institution. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss actionable ways to apply their learning to impact change and mitigate the impacts of racism in their spaces.

May 16 | 1 - 3 p.m.
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June 11 | 10 a.m. - noon
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This session will explore the concepts of race and racism in both historical and contemporary contexts. Participants will examine racism as it manifests on various levels of society.

Participants will gain understanding of how racism is upheld and replicated in our daily interactions and ways that individuals can take up their individual and collective responsibility to create a culture of anti-racism.

Anti-Racism 101 | June 4 | 1 - 3 p.m.
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The UNB Human Rights & Equity Office is thrilled to extend an invitation to an enriching webinar titled, Islamophobia in the Post-Secondary Context: Manifestations and Solutions, featuring: Thamina Jaferi, senior equity, diversity and inclusion consultant, Turner Consulting Group.

Wednesday, April 24 | 1 - 3 p.m. AST | virtual webinar

Thamina Jaferi, a distinguished lawyer with extensive experience across federal and provincial governments, municipal transportation and higher education and entertainment industries, will spearhead this crucial discussion. As a devoted equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) practitioner, Thamina brings invaluable insights into evaluating and addressing EDI within diverse organizational environments.

About the webinar:

Islamophobia remains a significant concern in our society, particularly within the realm of post-secondary education. This webinar will delve into the manifestations of Islamophobia, its intersections with other societal systems and effective strategies for post-secondary institutions to combat it. Furthermore, we will explore available support mechanisms for individuals impacted by Islamophobia and discuss actionable steps to demonstrate solidarity with Muslim peers and colleagues.

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Secure your spot by registering for the webinar. Upon registration, you will receive access details.

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The Human Rights and Equity Office welcomes Elder Chris to engage with the UNB community in Kisapemtoltipon - ‘working together.’

Weather permitting, the activity will be held outside. This activity will center on Indigenous teachings and strive to deepen our understanding of how we, as a community, can collaborate and support one another effectively.

Fredericton campus

May 17 | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Harriet Irving Library, room 318
(If the weather permits, the event will be held outside)

June 14 | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Harriet Irving Library, room 318
(If the weather permits, the event will be held outside)

Saint John campus

May 10 | noon - 2 p.m.
Oland Hall, room 205
(If the weather permits, the event will be held outside)

June 12 | noon - 2 p.m.
Oland Hall, room 205
(If the weather permits, the event will be held outside)

Tuesday, May 14 | 2 – 4 p.m. | online
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Registration: After registering, participants will receive access details a few days before the session.

As an equity consultant and educator, Desiree designs and facilitates various activities for organizations at all levels. She incorporates principles of industrial and organizational psychology to support organizations of all sizes to enhance organizational effectiveness and success while centring equity. Desiree has also worked alongside various experts across multiple sectors to create a curriculum exploring various aspects of power, privilege and oppression and implement various organizational processes and tools to weave equity into the very fabric of organizations.

She uses her expertise in training, counselling and advocacy, along with a passion for equity, to design and deliver various sessions and consultation activities worldwide for numerous organizations across a range of sectors. These activities have covered all aspects of diversity, equity and inclusion, the implementation of cognitive and behavioural therapeutic approaches, as well as trauma-informed case analysis and intervention. Desiree incorporates an analysis of the specific impact of culture, marginality and oppression on service users and how these aspects of human experience impact the therapeutic process for both service users and service providers to promote and support more equitable practices.

About the session

This session will explore the concept of unconscious bias. Participants will reflect on their own biases, examining the sources and impacts of bias on daily interactions and the long-term implications of bias on various levels of the UNB community. Strategies for identifying and mitigating bias will be discussed to equip participants with the tools needed to effectively challenge bias in practice.

Accessible assessment and evaluation

This workshop explores how planning for accessibility contributes to valid assessment and evaluation and progressive and relevant course alignment. We will discuss and apply principles of universal design for learning and engage in creative problem-solving around typical constraints associated with assessment and evaluation in post-secondary contexts.

Bio: Dr. Maureen Connolly is a professor of physical education and kinesiology at Brock University with 30-plus years working with inclusive and adaptive programming in post-secondary contexts. She is a 3M National Fellow (2003) and has coordinated numerous initiatives relating to EDI and anti-ableism.

April 19 | 2 - 3:30 p.m.
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Disability 101

Presented by the Human Rights and Equity Office, this session will introduce participants to concepts, theories and best practices relating to disability and inclusion.

May 28 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
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