On Thursday, November 20, Humber Polytechnic will observe Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) — a day to honour the memory of the transgender and gender-diverse people whose lives were lost to acts of anti-trans violence. TDOR reminds us of the urgent need to continue advocating for safety, dignity, and belonging for our trans communities on campus and beyond.

To mark this day, the flags across Humber campuses will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset, and the Trans Pride flag will be included.

As we reflect, we also acknowledge that this day can be difficult for many. Please be mindful of those who may be mourning and take time to show compassion, care, and support to members of our community who are grieving or processing the weight of this day in their own ways.

Collective Action & Learning

The Office of EDIB & The LGBTQ+ Resource Centre invite all members of our community to take time for personal reflection — to honour those we have lost and to consider how each of us can contribute to building more inclusive, affirming spaces for trans students, colleagues, and community members.

Remembrance must move us to action. Learn how to foster inclusive practices, support trans and gender-diverse communities, and challenge barriers to belonging by exploring opportunities for learning, reflection, and remembrance below. Use these as starting points for conversations within your teams, classrooms, and communities — and as a reminder that every action, no matter how small, contributes to building a campus where everyone is seen, respected, and safe.

Learning & Remembrance Opportunities:

• Violence & Visibility: Who Protects the Dolls, the Boys, and the Rest of Us?
  Hosted by the Office of EDIB, this event invites critical reflection and dialogue on the systems that shape violence and visibility for trans communities.
• Transgender Day of Remembrance Ceremony
  Hosted by the LGBTQ+ Resource Centre, this ceremony offers a space to collectively honour, remember, and reaffirm our commitment to action and allyship.
• Humber’s Resource Guide for Trans Inclusion
  A practical tool to help foster understanding, allyship, and inclusive practices across our community.

For more information on TDOR and related resources, please visit https://humber.ca/lgbtq/tdor-2025.

The Office of Sustainability is looking to better understand the commuting habits of our Humber community so that we can enhance our greenhouse gas emissions reporting.

We would love to hear from you! The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Those who complete the survey can be entered for a chance to win a $100 Mastercard gift card.

The survey will be open from November 3 to 14.

Complete the survey

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact sustainability@humber.ca.

The Longo Family BYOBx: Creative Entrepreneurs series is here! This is your students’ chance to turn their creative passions into real business opportunities. These workshops help students explore and shape their creative business ideas, while gaining mentorship, and support along the way, with a chance to compete for a share of $40,000 in funding.

Workshop dates:

Lakeshore Campus (room L3001)
November 11 and December 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Please encourage students to apply and explore how entrepreneurship can support their creative goals.

We are excited for Humber’s Got Talent, a Humber Gives fundraising event in support of the Student Food Security Fund. This fund provides students currently experiencing food insecurity with an equivalent of a $5 daily subsidy for food purchases on Humber campuses. One hundred per cent of funds raised at the Humber’s Got Talent event will go directly into the Student Food Security Fund.

In line with Humber’s vision of Builders of Brilliance, we believe this event is a fantastic opportunity to come together to drive impact within our community, showcase our diverse talents, and support a cause that directly impacts our students’ well-being.

We are holding an open call for all Humber and UofGH staff and faculty members to volunteer to participate and showcase their unique talents. Whether you sing, dance, juggle, perform magic, or have any other special skill, we want to see it!  
 
Audition Details:  

Sign Up Form

Date: November 10 to 14, 2025 (time to be confirmed based on your availability) 
Location: Auditions will be held at North Campus, LinX Lounge 
 
Event Details: 
Date: December 2, 2025 
Location: North Campus, LinX Lounge 
Time: 12 to 1:30 p.m. 

For more information, please contact Jacqueline Morgan at jacqueline.morgan@humber.ca.

On December 2, 2025, let’s make Humber’s Got Talent another memorable event, and show our students that brilliance is built together. Once our Humber talent is confirmed, there will be more information about the event and ways to donate to the Student Food Security Fund. Your participation of talent or as an audience member can make a significant difference in students’ lives.  

Thank you for your support! 

Humber’s Got Talent Planning Committee