This 90-minute workshop aims to increase self- and collective- awareness of how gender norms and social constructs of masculinity can inflict harm on oneself and others. Participants will get equipped with the knowledge and effective strategies to challenge the links between gender-based violence and masculinity.

Upon the completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the process of gender socialization and how gender norms and stereotypes shape the view and attitudes for people of all genders and ages.
• Be able to challenge unacceptable gender norms and practice that enable sexualized and gender-based violence.
• Reflect critically on individual and societal ideas of femininity, masculinity and what it means to “be a man” and assess how these ideas contribute to or impede diversity, inclusion, and equity in the college community.
• Assess opportunities and effective approaches to create healthy and non-violent masculinities, which in turn can lead to more equitable, respectful and non-violent relations in the communities.
• Increase their empathy for survivors of sexualizedand gender-based violence.
• Gain knowledge of resources available to those who have been affected by sexual and gender-based violence.

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About the facilitator

Trevoh Mayoh from Next Gen Men, is a disruptive diversity, inclusion and violence prevention consultant who focuses on transformative projects around the world. Trevor works with government and corporate partners on deconstructing gender norms and creating innovative violence prevention programming. He possesses unique expertise from working with professional sports, hospitality, technology, extractive and post-secondary organizations internally and externally to help foster more inclusive, safe and successful environments. Trevor is a regular commentator on Newstalk 1010 programs and has been featured in numerous print, radio and television media throughout North America.

With the fall term well under way, our student journalists are out and about on campus, practicing the journalism skills acquired in the classroom. You may see them filming in various areas around campus and may even be contacted by a student requesting an interview.

As the primary public learning space for our students, Journalism students do not need to seek permission ahead of time to film in most public areas on campus. Journalism is considered non-commercial speech, which means students generally will not ask interview subjects to sign waivers or sign releases when they film in public areas. Humber Journalism students will be easily identifiable by a press pass that will always be carried around their neck while they are filming outside of the classroom. Students will not set up tripods or equipment in areas that will impede the natural flow of traffic in hallways or general use areas.

Journalism students will respect people’s reasonable expectation of privacy – this means they will not film people without permission in an area where they might reasonably expect privacy (such as washrooms, classrooms, through windows of buildings, etc.).

We ask for your support of our students while they use Humber campuses as a learning space. If you have questions, please contact Sarah-Jane Greenway, associate dean, Journalists and Writers (sarahjane.greenway@humber.ca).

Please be informed that all SWAC services at both campuses, including Health and Counselling, Accessible Learning Services, Student Conduct, and Testing Services will be closed, will be closed on Tuesday, October 25 on account of a department-wide staff meeting being held. 

In case of emergency, the following resources are available: 

• Department of Public Safety at 416.675.6622 x4000 or dial 911 
• Good2Talk: Free & confidential counselling for postsecondary students 1.866.925.5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868 
• Therapy Assistance Online (TAO): Self-directed support programs, sign up here using your Humber or Guelph-Humber email 
• KeepMeSafe: International student helpline and supports 1.844.451.9700 or click here 
• Indigenous People's Helpline: 1.855.242.3310 or via online chat 
• LGBTQ+ Helpline: 1.800.268.9688, text 647.694.4275 or via online chat 
• Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 416.863.0511 or via online chat 
• Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse: 1.866.887.0015 
• Distress Centre: 416.408.4357 or text 45645 
• Mental Health and Addictions Helpline: 1.866.531.2600 
• Central Intake for Emergency Shelters: 416.338.4766

The Humber Room is closed for reading week and will reopen for service on November 22.

Are you feeling lost without us? Gourmet Express has got you covered with fresh, healthy to-go meals for lunch and dinner! 

Thank you for your support during the first half of the fall semester, we look forward to serving you.