Inclusive Ontario Tech

Please join us on December 1 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. for a virtual session on gender-based violence and the trans community. Please note that this session is only open to faculty and staff from Ontario Tech and Durham College.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/queering-gender-based-violence-a-look-at-trans-communities-tickets-441900635697

Please join us next Friday from noon to 1:30 p.m. for a panel discussion as part of the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence campaign.

Faculty & staff can register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gender-based-violence-at-the-intersections-tickets-465334607337

As part of Treaties Recognition week, we are unpacking the different phases of treaty making between Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups.

Note - This post is not intended to be a comprehensive overview of all the treaties.

The first week of November is designated as Treaties Recognition Week, which honours the importance of treaties. Treaties Recognition Week represents one of the many steps on the path to reconciliation.

Pronouns can be an important part of a person's identity. Today, we’ll discuss what they are and why they are important.

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. It is a time to remember and honour residential school Survivors, their families and those that were lost.

Let's take a closer look at why gender inequities are present in academe.

September 18 to 24 is Gender Equality Week!

Ontario Tech's first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Self-Identification Survey is now available for all students, staff and faculty to complete!

The success of the EDI Self-Identification Survey relies on you! The survey is confidential, quick and voluntary; it will take you less than five minutes to complete.

Please visit the Inclusive Ontario Tech web page to access the survey or to review our FAQ: https://inclusive.ontariotechu.ca/equity-diversity-inclusion-self-identification-survey/index.php

Alt text - Ontario Tech's first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Self-Identification Survey is now available to students!

What is Alt Text? Why is it important? We're taking a closer look at how you can use it to make content more accessible.

We're excited to take a closer look at the continued evolution of 2SLGBTQIA+ in tv and film. In this post, we unpack authentic storytelling and representation, as well as some notable examples.

We have been thrilled to share 2SLGBTQIA+ resources and information throughout Pride Month. We are concluding June with a closer look at Rainbow Washing.