On Wednesday, November 17, 2021, Parking Lot 4 at the Lakeshore Campus will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The lot will be closed for a meeting that is taking place at the Centre for Entrepreneurship.
Please contact Raina Faza at raina.faza@humber.ca with any questions.
The Campus Culture Working Group wants to thank everyone who submitted a note of appreciation to the Appreciation Wall. All of your kind words of gratitude can be found in the attached PDF. This document is available in an alternate format upon request.
We encourage you to continue to bring joy to every day through gratitude.
For more information pertaining to Making a Habit of Gratitude, please contact Campus Culture, Co-Chairs, Kathryn Edgett at kathryn.edgett@humber.ca and Patricia Suleiman at patricia.suleiman@humber.ca.
Greetings! The Department of Public Safety in partnership with the Toronto Police Service #Santa9114Kids and CP24 CHUM CHRISTMAS WISH will be collecting toys for our annual toy drive. Last year was a huge success! A big thanks goes to the Humber College community.
We were able to collect and donate hundreds of toys to several local hospitals, families, and single parents in the GTA that needed some help during the holiday season.
Please bring a new unwrapped toy to any one of these locations: Learning Resource Commons (LRC), Public Safety in NX101 (North Campus), M Building (Lakeshore Campus) or to the North or Lakeshore Residence reception area by December 15, 2021.
You can also order toys online and send toys to:
Humber College
c/o Department of Public Safety
205 Humber College Blvd, Room NX101
Toronto, Ontario, M9W 5L7
Once again thank you for the continued support!
The Métis flag will be raised at North Campus on November 16 in recognition of Louis Riel Day.
In Ontario, and across the Métis homeland, Louis Riel Day is celebrated on November 16, the anniversary of Riel’s execution in 1885. Although Louis Riel Day commemorates one of the great tragedies of Canadian history, it is also a day to celebrate Métis people and culture; and the continuing progress in fulfilling Riel’s dream with the Métis people taking their rightful place within Confederation.
The Humber Room reopens this week and we have plant-based meals on the menu.
Appetizers are $8 and mains are $11 this week, making us an affordable option for lunch on campus.
Visit our website to make a reservation and view the menu.
Humber Room Hours
Open Monday, Tuesday and Friday
Seating reservations 12 to 12:15 p.m.
Service ends at 1:30 p.m.
Missed our lunch service? Stop by Gourmet Express and find our menu items labeled 'Humber Room' in the fridge! Just heat and serve.
Follow us on Instagram @hungry_humber.
It is that time again! The Humber Spa Holiday Sale happens Tuesday, November 30 to Friday, December 3, 2021. While our spa services are currently on hold as we adjust and manage our way through COVID-19, we could not let the year go without a little holiday fun and excitement.
Our once a year super sale on all skincare brands Dermalogica, Skinceuticals, and iS Clinical are 20% off. All other body, cosmetics, and spa accessories are 20% to 30% off. Place your orders through our on-line order form for curb-side or in-store pick up.
https://thehumberspa.com/boutique.html
On campus? Stop by for some extra special savings and promotions. We are located at North Campus in room A109. The Humber Spa ensures physical distancing and safety protocols for your in-person retail visit.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Humber Spa.
Contact: thehumberspa@humber.ca or 416.675.5033
Today, on National Philanthropy Day we celebrate the kindness and generosity of our donors and their vital support. We also acknowledge the important contributions of Humber’s faculty and staff whose generosity provides students with unlimited opportunities and encouragement to dream big.
In honour of National Philanthropy Day, we have created an #UnlimitedHumberGratitude video to celebrate YOU, Humber’s community of donors and your spirit of generosity. This video highlights the importance of philanthropy, kindness and giving, not just today, but EVERY day!
We also encourage you to visit our National Philanthropy Day Gallery to celebrate the great contributions of philanthropy at Humber and in our shared community. Join us by adding a post and sharing what being a donor means to you.
We are proud to celebrate you today and continue to be inspired by your generous support.
November is an important month for Indigenous education at Humber. National Indigenous Education Month is currently underway, and Humber’s annual Indigenous Knowledge Gathering events and initiatives are taking place this week.
It’s also a perfect time to revisit Humber's 2021-2023 Indigenous Education Plan (IEP). This plan reiterates the college’s longstanding commitment to Indigenous learners, families, communities and organizations.
The IEP supports the principles outlined in College’s and Institutes Canada's Indigenous Education Protocol, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Report and Calls to Action, and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
To learn more about the IEP’s specific priorities, goals, and action items, please visit the following webpages:
Indigenous Education Plan Information
Indigenous Education and Engagement Website
Thank you to Humber’s Indigenous Education Council members, Elders, Indigenous Communities and Organizations, students, faculty, and staff.
In addition, partnering colleges, universities and polytechnics, both nationally and internationally, have been integral to this plan’s development.
All members of the Humber community have a place and role in the important work ahead. This work will create frameworks that will benefit all students, staff, faculty, administrators, and communities connected to Humber.
We look forward to working with everyone on this critical work for the college and beyond.
Jason Seright
Dean, Indigenous Education and Engagement
There have been queries about reverse discrimination (racism) and Special Programs - Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code (Code).
Section 14 of the Code states:
Special programs
14. (1) A right under Part I is not infringed by the implementation of a special program designed to relieve hardship or economic disadvantage or to assist disadvantaged persons or groups to achieve or attempt to achieve equal opportunity or that is likely to contribute to the elimination of the infringement of rights under Part I. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19, s. 14 (1).
In response to concerns about reverse discrimination, the Ontario Human Rights Commission offers the following:
At one time, "equality" meant that everyone should receive the same or similar treatment. This is often referred to as “formal equality.” The problem is that “formal equality” ignores historical and ongoing barriers that some groups face, doesn’t recognize special needs, and can even perpetuate inequality for certain groups.
The first purpose of section 14 is to make sure that special programs, designed to help a disadvantaged group, cannot be challenged by people who do not face the same disadvantage. In legal terms, section 14 protects special programs from challenges based upon “formal equality” principles.
The second purpose of section 14 is to promote substantive equality.
“Substantive equality” means understanding and meeting the needs of disadvantaged persons or groups using historical, legal and social contexts. It takes into account discriminatory barriers in their many forms, not all of which are obvious or intended. For example, discrimination may be built into an organization’s behaviour, practices and policies. This can lead to a genuine disadvantage for some people based on a Code ground. This is called systemic or institutional discrimination. Organizations and institutions have an obligation to be aware of these forms of discrimination. When systemic discrimination is found to exist, an organization must change its practices.
Developing and putting in place special programs is an additional way that organizations can address systemic discrimination and promote substantive equality.
Some questions and concerns may arise about an organization’s decision to set up a special program. One question that an organization may be asked is, “Will the special program lead to ‘reverse discrimination’ where less qualified people are employed or assisted?”
It is common to see resistance to special programs based on the perception they just change who is being discriminated against. Special programs must respond to a proven need and real disadvantage. Systemic discrimination is often hidden. People from historically disadvantaged groups (for example, people from racialized groups, women and people with disabilities) often do not have access to the same opportunities as others. Special programs help level the playing field. (Source: Your guide to special programs and the Human Rights Code)
You are invited to read the following article on reverse racism - The Myth of Reverse Racism.
The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion thanks you for helping to build a more inclusive Humber.
