Announcements

Black History is Everybody's History: Did You Know?
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When:
February 3, 2022
Contact:
Human Rights Education & Training Team
Email:
humanrightseducation@humber.ca

Did you know that in 1911 Prime Minister Laurier's cabinet approved Order-in-Council P.C. 1911-1324 — the Proposed Ban on Black Immigration to Canada because “the Negro race…is deemed unsuitable to the climate and requirements of Canada”?

The racial makeup of our country is by design. While P.C 1911 - 1324 never became law, throughout much of the 19th and 20th centuries, Canada prioritized immigration by ethnicity and placed Blacks and other racialized groups at the bottom of the list.

Order-in-Council P.C. 1911-1324 — the Proposed Ban on Black Immigration to Canada | The Canadian Encyclopedia

Bargaining Update from CEC
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When:
February 3, 2022

The College Employer Council has posted Certainty for Advancing Truth & Reconciliation in Uncertain Times on its website.

More information is also available on the CEC’s website and the OPSEU website.

PWC Students Available for Summer Work Placements
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When:
February 3, 2022
Contact:
Alannah Metherel
Tel:
x73482
Email:
alannah.metherel@humber.ca

Professional Writing and Communications (PWC) graduate certificate students are available for work in full-time writing and communications roles this summer, from May to the end of July, for their work placement.  

Third-semester PWC students are able to create content suitable for diverse audiences and purposes using advanced linguistic and rhetorical skills and are prepared to produce work individually or in collaboration.  

The work-integrated learning experience should allow students to:

  • demonstrate proficiency in adhering to professional writing best practices,  
  • collaborate with others in a professional setting,  
  • show responsiveness to business and organizational procedures and protocols, 
  • apply core communications strategies and skills, and
  • show time-management skills by completing assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner. 

For more information about hosting a PWC work placement, please contact Alannah Metherel at x73482 or alannah.metherel@humber.ca.

Security Guard Preparation
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When:
February 3, 2022
Email:
cplcommunityservices@humber.ca
Female security guard posing with arms crossed.

Humber will be offering a Security Guard Licensing Exam Prep Course this month. The course content meets requirements set out by the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General. 

Please share the following as you see fit. Thank you.

We have recently updated our Security Guard Licensing Exam Prep Course and have opened a section (SECN 106), running online from February 21 to April 11, 2022. The course fee is $290.55.

Registration is open on our website.

Step-by-step how to register.

Course link: https://humber.ca/courses.html?code=SECN_106

Course details:

Course Code: SECN 106
Delivery: Online  
Dates: February 21 to April 11, 2022

Attendance

Ministry requires that students complete a minimum of 33.5 hours of training (exclusive of Emergency First Aid Training). For the current online delivery option, the requirements remain the same. All students still need to complete the mandatory minimum of 45 hours of training, which translates into 7.5 hours per week (for six weeks) of online work. Additionally, students who do not already possess Emergency Level First Aid Certification must show proof of it before requesting their Training Completion Number from our Offices.

CPR Level C and Emergency First Aid Training 

To receive a Training Completion number from our Office, students must show proof of a valid Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C training. Please note this online course does not include this training. Proof of Training will need to be submitted to cplcommunityservices@humber.ca prior to our provision of a Training Completion Number.

A list of approved providers of this training can be found at the following link: Approved Providers - First Aid and CPR Training 

Training Completion Number 

Once you have completed the course, please send your First Aid and CPR Level C training certificate and the consent form (provided by your instructor) to cplcommunityservices@humber.ca. This number is required to write your licensing exam.

If you have any questions about this process or require any further details, please connect with us via cplcommunityservices@humber.ca.

O2GO Reusable Container Program
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When:
February 2, 2022

What is OZZI?

The OZZI system and O2GO® Reusable Food Containers are a cost-effective alternative to single-use, throwaway containers. Approximately five million throwaway containers have been averted from landfills and oceans by using the O2GO reusable containers. 

How it works:

  1. Order your meal and request an O2GO Reusable Container. 
  2. Pay a one-time deposit of $5 when you purchase your meal. 
  3. Return your empty reusable container to an O2GO Collection Bin near a cashier and receive an O2GO card in exchange. 
  4. Exchange your O2GO card for another reusable container at your next meal at no cost. 
  5. Repeat steps 3 and 4!

Note: You can return your O2GO card at participating campus location(s) to receive your $5 deposit back. If you have any questions, please ask the foodservice staff or email diningplan@humber.ca.

Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion - Early Intervention Program
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When:
February 2, 2022
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The Centre advances Humber’s commitment to human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion through its educational programs, legislative monitoring and compliance, as well as its complaints resolution services.

In responding to Human Rights complaints, the Centre provides key Human Rights related programs and services. Early interventions, consultations, mediations and formal investigations into allegations of discrimination and harassment based on the 17 prohibited grounds as defined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and personal/psychological harassment and sexual harassment as defined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

What is Early Intervention?

Early intervention into Human Rights related matters is a vital mechanism for addressing concerns and improving classroom and/or workplace relations.

The Centre’s Early Intervention Program consists of giving parties the opportunity to resolve Human Rights related concerns in a collaborative and respectful manner that attempts to rebuild, maintain and improve relationships among those in conflict.

Why is Early Intervention Important?

  • Increases capacity building in employees to respond and address human rights and personal/psychological harassment-related concerns.
  • Increases employee satisfaction and productivity.
  • Promotes a healthy and inclusive working, learning and living environment.
  • Decreases formal human rights complaints and associated legal costs.
  • Recognizes that the Ontario Human Rights Code is primarily remedial and not punitive.

Questions:

If you have questions pertaining to the Centre’s Early Intervention Program, please contact:

Patricia Suleiman, Advisor, Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion, at patricia.suleiman@humber.ca.

Centre for Entrepreneurship - February Newsletter
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When:
February 1, 2022

Stay connected with us for upcoming events, programs and workshops, along with a variety of CfE and partner opportunities. 

Check out what's happening this winter in the CfE's February newsletter.

Celebrating Black Heritage 365
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When:
February 2, 2022
Contact:
Human Rights Education & Training Team
Email:
humanrightseducation@humber.ca

A message from our EDI Taskforce Executive Sponsors, Jason Hunter and Lori Diduch

Dear Humber community,

While February is officially recognized by Canada as the month in which the country celebrates and acknowledges the contributions of Black/ African Canadians, Humber acknowledges that this history must be taught to all Canadians 365 days per year and must be infused in our curriculums.  The history of the peoples of African Ancestry | Black peoples in Canada is everybody’s history. It is important for us to know that though the history of Black | African peoples in North America may be rooted in slavery, the history of Black | African Peoples goes well beyond slavery.

Over the last few years, Humber has provided several opportunities to educate our students and employees about the experiences of Black | African Canadians. The Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion spearheaded numerous educational sessions across the College. These sessions focused on raising the consciousness of the Humber community. Most recently, as a launch to Black History Month 2022, Dr. Wesley Crichlow highlighted how institutions reproduce Anti-Black racism (ABR) and provided some strategies and approaches to combat said reproduction.

Humber has also made several commitments to ensure that Black employees and students feel included. Humber has endorsed the Dimensions: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Canada Charter and the BlackNorth Initiative CEO Pledge, that calls for the reflection of Black people in the College’s leadership. We continue to support Humber’s Black | African Employee Resource Group to support Black | African employees.   

Humber is committed to moving beyond consciousness raising, and commitments/pledges, to action to ensure that systems and institutional practices that continue to keep Black | Africans from advancing in the academy are eradicated. This work does not rest with a single department or a single faculty, it is the work of all faculties, all departments, all staff, and all students because we all have a vested interest in ensuring that Black staff and students feel, and are, included. We are stronger together when we feel a sense of BELONGING.

Please engage with Black History | Heritage 365 events through the BASE Black Heritage Month 365 - Humber College  and through the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion HROE | Equity & Inclusion Dialogues (humber.ca). 

Lori A Diduch
Vice President, Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness		 Jason Hunter
Vice-President, Students and Institutional Planning
Bargaining Update from CEC
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When:
February 2, 2022

The College Employer Council has posted Enhancements for Partial-Load Faculty on its website.

More information is also available on the CEC’s website and the OPSEU website.

ORI Article: Rock Star of the Week
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When:
February 2, 2022
Contact:
Anju Kakkar
Email:
anju.kakkar@humber.ca
The ORI Rock Star of the week is Willie Perez, B²C Lab Engineering Manager.

The Office of Research & Innovation rock star of the week is Willie Perez, B²C Lab Engineering Manager.

Willie is a passionate and hands-on engineer with great love for coding which allows him to take on challenges and deliver high-performance results. Our Rock Star of the week worked in the broadcast industry for over 30 years and decided to join Humber as B²C Lab Engineering Manager. Reflecting on his decision, Willie shares, "It wasn't an easy choice; however, I want to be involved in this revolutionary opportunity."

The B²C Lab is the first lab of its kind in North America and a great opportunity for faculty and students. Willie is excited for the opportunity to work in the lab and expressed his gratitude for the support from Dr. Ginger Grant, Dean, Research & Innovation and the commitment and vision of Orest Sushko, Director, B²C Lab.

"The research and development opportunities that will evolve from this lab will be highly beneficial to all parties involved in making it possible." said Willie Perez

Find the full interview with Willie Perez.

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