Join us for this interactive, experiential, and Indigenous-wisdom-centred presentation, which invites us to collaboratively explore current barriers to “nourishing the learning spirit” (Battiste), particularly when teaching required Indigenous content. The session will address challenges involving AI detection, policy issues such as Indigenous erase/replace through GenAI, increasing “collaborative student disengagement” through social media and its academic integrity implications, and the tension between failing students and meeting enrolment-driven funding expectations.

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Michelle Sutherland Allan - Assistant Professor, Dalhousie School of Social Work

Michelle comes from Salt-Water People (MI'KMAQ) on her mother's side, Welsh on her father's side, is a graduate of the Laurier Indigenous Field of Study, MSW Program, and is currently completing her PhD in the New IFS Doctoral Program.

If you have questions about this session, please feel free to reach out to Jennie Miron at jennie.miron@humber.ca.

Feel free to share this invitation wtth those across Humber who would be interested in hearing more from Michelle.

What Wasn't Said: Rethinking Two Decades of Media in Afghanistan

In the two decades following the fall of the Taliban in 2001, Afghanistan witnessed an explosion of media outlets, celebrated as one of the country’s greatest democratic achievements. But behind the headlines and broadcasts lies a more complicated truth, one of missed opportunities, structural inequalities, and unchallenged power. In this lecture, Zahra Nader will offer a critical reflection on the role media played in shaping public perception and culture, its heavy dependence on donor funding, and the failure to build a sustainable, independent press. She will also examine how Afghan media remained largely male-dominated, sidelining women journalists from decision-making. By asking what wasn’t said, whose voices were left out, and why, this conversation invites us to reimagine what the media in Afghanistan could still do.

Check out the President's Lecture Series homepage for more on our fall line-up.

Do you have what it takes to save the planet?

Daybreak is a cooperative board game where players take on the role of various countries and regions of the world that need to work together to tackle the climate crisis.

Monday, January 26 is the UN's International Day of Clean Energy. To celebrate, staff from Humber and University of Guelph-Humber Library and Humber Arboretum invite you to see if you can find a path to a livable future.

Plus, explore a curated selection of resources from the library, including board games you can sign out to take home.

What: Daybreak Drop-in 

When: Monday, January 26, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Who: All are welcome! (Students, staff, and the general public)

Where: North Campus, Learning Resource Commons (LRC), Third Floor

How: This event is free but space to play Daybreak is limited.

Spots at the game tables will be available on a first-come, first-seated basis, but we fully expect people will swap in and out during the afternoon, so come by any time and stay for as long as you are able and we will do our best to get you into the game. (You are also welcome to just come by to watch.)

Inspired by Bell Let’s Talk, Humber Let’s Talk is a mental health initiative aimed at reducing stigma and encouraging help-seeking among students.

Staff are encouraged to share these opportunities with students and invite them to participate in activities designed to support mental well-being and connection.

Monday, January 26 | 12 – 2 p.m.
Lakeshore Campus Wellness Fair
L Building – 2nd Floor Cafeteria Space (L2007)
Students can take part in self-care activities, win prizes, and learn about campus and community mental health resources.

Wednesday, January 28 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
North Campus Wellness Fair
Learning Resource Commons (LRC) Concourse 
Students can spend time with therapy puppies, win prizes, and explore mental health supports available both on and off campus.