Take Back the Night is a global movement to march in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence and demand safety and resources for those in need. Each year, Humber & Guelph-Humber comes together for a resource fair, keynote, and march; while we are unable to get together in person this year, our Take Back the Night Committee has put together a virtual programme to maintain the spirit of the event throughout the week of September 21 to 25. We invite you to join us for a series of guest speakers, trauma-informed yoga sessions, and student-led events throughout our virtual Take Back the Night 2020!

Monday, September 21

Featured Speaker: Cayla Meredith (1 p.m. to 2 p.m.)
Cayla will share with us her journey as a survivor of sexual assault, strengthening her sense of agency and gaining clarity through the practice of taking and teaching yoga. Cayla will also walk us through a short trauma-informed yoga session. To join the Zoom call, click here and enter password 45GTyx.

Tuesday, September 22

Trauma-Informed Yoga with Yami Msosa (12 p.m. to 12:40 p.m.)
Join us for some gentle movement and connection. This 40-minute trauma-informed/healing-centred hatha yoga class will centre choice and connection; all levels welcome. To join, register online.

Unpacking R v Sullivan: Extreme Intoxication as a Defence (2 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
Join the Guelph-Humber Pre-Law Society (GHPLS) as they unpack the controversial decision, R v Sullivan, and its potential impact in sexual assault cases in Ontario. GHPLS will explore the decisoin, ways that we might see rape culture's influence in it, and the dialogue that has resulted in the time since. To join the Microsoft Teams Meeting, click here.

Wednesday, September 23

Trauma-Informed Yoga with Cayla Meredith (10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
Join Cayla Meredith, the founder of the Move to Heal Project, for a 30-minute trauma-informed yoga session, which will emphasize choice in how you decide to move. To join the Zoom call, click here and enter password g1TKs9.

Thursday, September 24

Featured Speaker: Cody Bennett (1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
Cody will share with us his experience and reflections as a man who has been complicit in rape culture while also being a survivor of sexual assault. To join the Microsoft Teams Meeting, click here.

Trauma-Informed Yoga with Yami Msosa (4 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.)
Join us for some gentle movement and connection. This 40-minute trauma-informed/healing-centred hatha yoga class will centre choice and connection; all levels welcomem. To join, register online.

Friday, September 25
Take Back the Night Trivia (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
Join Alpha Phi Sigma for some Take Back the Night trivia, with prizes to be won! Come test your knowledge and enjoy a fun Friday morning! To join, visit @cpepteam on Instagram and click the Live session in our bio.

EDI Townhall: Please join us at a Virtual Town Hall to hear the latest news about the EDI Taskforce’s progress in the establishment and implementation of an institutional framework and strategy for equity, diversity and inclusion that addresses the needs of both students and employees as part of Strategic Priority #7 of Humber's 2018-2023 Strategic Plan.

When: Monday, September 21, 2020
Time: 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Online Please register in advance to help us plan: https://humbereditownhall2020.eventbrite.ca

Need an accommodation? Contact humanrights@humber.ca.

Please submit questions in advance by sending them by email to humanrights@humber.ca.

In preparation for the EDI Town Hall, we invite members of the Humber community to review the following documents and provide their feedback:

1) High-level draft objectives for all program areas
2) Humber’s equity, diversity and inclusion definitions

Thank you for submitting your feedback to humanrights@humber.ca by Wednesday, September 16, 2020. You may also access detailed work plans for all program areas by sending your request to humanrights@humber.ca.

Thank you for your continued engagement and support.

Academic integrity remains core to the quality learning environment at Humber College. On September 21 at 12 p.m., a world leader in academic integrity, Dr. Thomas Lancaster, will be speaking to the challenge of contract cheating and the upcoming International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating.

To register for the event please click here.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

If you have any questions about this upcoming event please contact Jennie Miron at jennie.miron@humber.ca.

This will be a great session and we hope to see you there.

IGNITE has partnered with Humber Advancement and Alumni to provide students with Learning Essentials Support, a new financial support service designed to help cover the cost of program learning essential items, from $50 up to a maximum of $500 per academic year.

Examples of learning essential items that we support include, but are not limited to:

• Equipment (uniforms, tool kits, cosmetic kits, etc.)
• Software (MyITLab access, etc.)
• Training & Professional Memberships (Suicide Prevention Training, Soundscan membership, etc.)
• Experiential (final projects, field trips, etc.)

*Deadline for applications is Tuesday September 22, 2020. 

For more information on our Learning Essentials Support, click here.