Monday, March 21, 2022 - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion (Centre) is pleased to invite you to its Equity and Inclusion Dialogue series for the 2021-2022 academic year. Online registration is now open for this event. See the attached flyer for event details. Limited seating available.
Full listing of the Centre’s 2021-2022 Equity & Inclusion Dialogue series
Learning objectives:
- Reflect on our own experiences and perceptions of racial in/justice on campus and in our classrooms
- Explore how racism is experienced differently among racialized communities
- Analyze examples of microaggressions in order to uncover their harmful subtext
- Consider the unique trajectories and circumstances of students who live on the intersections of multiple marginal identities
- Identify strategies to create supportive learning environments for students
Facilitator bio:
Rahim Thawer MSW, RSW
Rahim Thawer is a registered social worker and psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, writer, and sessional lecturer. He's currently working on two books related to queer sexuality and mental health.
Rahim was also one of the co-founders of Ismaili Queers: Advocates for Pluralism and has dedicated almost 10 years to community organizing with Salaam Canada, a national volunteer-run LGBTQ Muslim organization.
