(Updated: Please see the new dates below.)

Join READING for Resurgence: Indigenous Book Club!

About: The work of Indigenization is a growing focus in this era of reconciliation, which has been driven forward by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC).

The Reading for Resurgence Indigenous Book Club supports faculty exploration of the histories, cultures, perspectives, experiences, contemporary contexts, and resurgences of Indigenous peoples. The book club provides opportunities that allow faculty to experience and model pedagogical approaches that effectively weave Indigenous voices, perspectives, histories and contemporary experiences into curricula at the course and program level. 

Requirements: Applications are welcomed from full-time faculty members who have completed the Four Seasons of Reconciliation Course and are identifying ways to incorporate Indigenous histories, perspectives and worldviews in their curriculum design and/or delivery.

Dates: 

• February 9, 22
• March 8, 22
• April 6, 19
• May 3, 17, 31
• June 7, 21

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Please click here to complete the qualification survey

Deadline to submit applications: Wednesday, February 3!

Black Heritage Month 365 is a collection of events for our Humber community to engage in anti-racism education.

If you have a Humber community event relevant to Black Heritage Month 365, use this form to request for it to be advertised in the calendar.

The National Moose Hide Campaign day takes place on Thursday, February 11. The day is dedicated to the grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys standing up against violence towards women and children. Over the years, it has grown into a national campaign to engage all Canadians, with more than 2,000 participating communities and organizations across the country.

At Humber, to commemorate the day, we’ve ordered official moose hide pins from the campaign website for many Humber individuals to pin on their clothing to show their support. Why moose hide? The inspiration came from the land, from the loving relationship between a father and daughter, from the stretch of highway known as the “Highway of Tears” where violence has taken so many loved ones, and from the spirit of the moose. Wearing the moose hide pin signifies your commitment to honour, respect, and protect the women and children in your life and to work together to end gender-based violence.

You can request your pin from IE&E by filling out this e-form with your full mailing address with the buzzer code (if applicable) and your phone number in case UPS needs to contact you. Please order ASAP as there is a limited number of pins available. We are hoping you will wear pin on February 11 to show your support for this important initiative.

Here are some ways for you to show your support with or without a pin:

1. Please take a photo of yourself wearing your moose hide pin and email it to mike.berg@humber.ca.  You are also encouraged to submit your own pledge to stand up against violence towards women and children, which will be posted alongside your image online, similar to what we did for Orange Shirt Day. Please try to keep your pledge under 300 characters. Please submit the image and pledge before 3 p.m. on Monday, February 8.

2. You can also post an image of you with your moose hide pin or your pledge on social media on February 11th. We’ve drafted sample social media content for you below, but please feel free to make your own:

Option 1: I’m participating in the #MooseHideCampaign and I pledge to take a stand against violence towards women and children.

Option 2: Proud to participate and show my support #MooseHideCampaignDay at @humbercollege and Humber’s commitments to standing up against violence towards women and children.

Option 3: Great to see so many members of the @humbercollege community recognizing the #MooseHideCampaignDay this year!

Why Black Heritage?

“Black Heritage Month” reflects emerging terminology that aims to recognize the history of the Black community, along with its present achievements and future. 

In 1995, Canada officially recognized Black History Month following a motion introduced by the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament, the Honourable Jean Augustine. For many Canadians, recognizing Black History Month provided a doorway into the culture and experience of Black/African people. Many Black Canadians have also shared that Black History Month has a disproportionate focus on the past and narratives of slavery and colonialism. There have been calls for a shift that recognizes the past, but also celebrates the present and imagines a radical, bold and bright future for Black Canadians.

In partnership with BASE and equity seeking groups across Humber College, the Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity is advocating a shift, from “Black History Month” towards “Black Heritage 365 Days of the Year”. Black Heritage 365 Days of the Year recognizes the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians. At the same time, the Centre aims to provide programming throughout the year to build resiliency, practices and communities of care, and skill development for Black/African staff and students. Additionally, our all year programming of Black Heritage aims to build EDI capacity, anti-Black racism and awareness

Coming Up….

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 – Developing Resiliency Through Adversity with Jodie Glean

• Identify and discuss the current challenges in professional environments experienced by Black professionals and the barriers that exists to addressing them
• Increase understanding of the concept of resiliency and its relevance for Black professionals in the work and learning environment
• Share tools and techniques that support the activation of resilience for Black community within the work and learning environment

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 – Challenging Anti-Black Racism – Part II with Sacha Ally and Adam Benn

• Explore the impact of anti-Black racial microaggressions in the Virtual Environment
• Discuss using “microinterventions” as a strategy for addressing anti-Black racism

Friday, February 26, 2021 – Understanding the Determinants of Health for a Healthy and Inclusive Community with Dr. Roberta Timothy

• To examine your positionality within equity work
• To understand the determinants of health and its importance to anti-oppression (EDI) practice
• To examine how equity can be centered in building healthy and inclusive communities (Access and Equity: Students & Employees, Curriculum and Programs, Campus Culture, and College-Wide Communication and Engagement)

To register: email zareena.khan@humber.ca

February’s Playlist

Borrowing a page from President Barack Obama, the Centre is pleased to offer a playlist of some of our favourite artists:

1. Measha Brueggergosman - Reve Infini (Infinite Dream)
2. Jully Black - Seven Day Fool
3. Youssou N'Dour - 7 Seconds ft. Neneh Cherry
4. Drake - God's Plan
5. K'NAAN - Take A Minute