Black/African Employee Resource Group
About Us
The Humber Polytechnic Black/African Employee Resource Group (BAERG) is a dynamic collective dedicated to fostering a sense of community, empowerment, and advocacy for Black and African employees at Humber College. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where our members can thrive personally and professionally.
BAERG promotes the celebration of Black and African heritage, fostering a more vibrant and culturally aware workplace. We celebrate excellence all year round.
Mission Statement
The Humber Polytechnic’s Black/African Employee Resource Group (BAERG) is dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion through continuous learning. We strive to be strategic partners with Humber, promoting an environment where all Black/African employees feel empowered, supported, and valued.
Membership
Eligibility for membership in BAERG is open to all Humber employees who identify as Black/African. We maintain a record of all members, including their department affiliations. Members have the opportunity to chair or join committees, become candidates for elected office (if applicable), and vote in ERG elections (when necessary).
Current Committees
- Advocacy
- Research
- Communications
- Events
Coming Together
Since our inception back in September 2020, we have:
- held events such as Black Joy
- participated in the Humber's Spaces and Places Showcase
- engaged with students from Black Student Success and Engagement (BSSE)
- continued support and mentoring participation in the BSSE Black Futures Mentorship Program
- hosted speakers such as Mitzie Hunter, Celina Ceaser-Chavannes, Dr. MaryAnne Chambers, Dr. Tanya O. Williams
- started a Quarterly Spotlight to showcase talent from our community
- launched the BAERG Supportive Mentoring Program for new faculty and staff
- created a safe space for powerful discussions on events which impact our community
- with the creation of our Black Heritage 365 video, we continue to celebrate our diversity across campus
Important Information
The Terms of Reference for the BAERG can be found here.
Get Involved
Interested in joining BAERG or learning more about our initiatives? Contact our Co-chairs to explore opportunities for active involvement. We welcome your participation at our monthly meetings as we work together to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion at Humber Polytechnic.
If you have any further questions about the BAERG, please contact us at baerg@humber.ca
Executive Sponsor: Jennifer O'Brien, Vice President, People(s) & Culture
About Our Logo
We foster an environment of belonging, great camaraderie, and positive energy. We also create a brave and safe space for our members to have easy and difficult conversations, share experiences, increase awareness, uncover new skills for personal and professional development, be their authentic selves and "shine bright like a diamond" to quote Rihanna.
Ezra White Okebiro, a black identifying student in the Web Design and Development at Humber College designed our logo, postcards and bookmarks. Ezra received Co-Curricular Record (CCR) a record of skill development outside of the classroom.
