The Discovery Concert comprises a short program of works showcasing the orchestra, serving as an introduction to symphonic music. The program also includes jazz performed by students from Humber's music department. The Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra is a partner of Humber College.

Suitable for school aged children as well as students.

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Black History Month Kick-Off Event - Beyond Resilience for SELF Preservation

Friday, January 27, 2023 - 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion (Centre) is pleased to invite you to its Equity and Inclusion Dialogue series for the 2022-2023 academic year. Online registration is now open for this event. View the flyer for event details. Limited seating available.

View the full listing of the Centre’s 2022-2023 Equity & Inclusion Dialogue series.

Session Description:

Join us for Humber's Black History Month Kick-Off Event with Aina-Nia Ayo-Dele featuring Black history, entertainment and so much more.

Facilitator Bio:

Aina-Nia Ayo’Dele

Aina-Nia's spiritual liberation activism role includes leadership in racial equity and social justice work. In 2016, she accepted the request as lead consultant for City of Toronto, Canada initiative to address anti-Black racism. She became integral to the creation of the Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism and in 2018 established North America’s first government sanctioned strategy and permanent office to address anti-Black racism.

For her trailblazing work and the sterling contributions to the betterment of the African-Black-Caribbean communities, she was honored with a Lifetime Advocacy Award in February 2022. In 2018, Aina-Nia was named one of the 100 Most Accomplished Black Canadian Women. She was recognized as one of Jamaica’s 58 Best, honoring the country’s 58th Independence. Aina-Nia has also been recognized by the Ontario government for her contributions to community and was nominated as one of Toronto’s Most Inspiring Women in 2008.

The Innovation Workshop Buffet is back. Join us for the first virtual session of the new IWB season.

The Introduction to Human-Centred Design Workshop, facilitated by Camila Perez Peña, explores how the Human-Centred Design framework can allow you to perceive the world through the lens of others, build deep empathy and generate impactful solutions that reflect the voice of your users. Regardless of your background... we are all designers!

Join our session and discover this valuable approach that will allow you to define and understand the real problem to be solved in any context or situation that involves humans. No matter how simple or complex your challenge is, Human-Centred Design is a wonderful tool to guide your innovation journey.

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This workshop is available to all Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber employees. Participants will leave this workshop with a solid foundation and understanding of mindfulness and meditation and will experience a variety of activities and practices. Topics covered will include: 

• Benefits of mindfulness 
• Differences between meditation and mindfulness 
• Elements for a successful practice 
• How to incorporate the practice into your life 
• Several guided meditation practices

Please register for this workshop by clicking on the date that works best for you:

• December 6, 2022 - 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• January 26, 2023 - 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Additional Professional Learning and Well-being Workshops for Employees:

• Four Seasons of Reconciliation 
• Conflict Resolution 
• Personal Resilience and Finding Balance 
• Managing Mental Health in the Workplace 
• The Employee’s Guide to Sustainability 
• Sustainability as an Innovation Opportunity 
• CAAT Pension Plan Overview 
• Retirement Planning 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Informational Session 

Professional Learning and Well-being Workshops for Managers: 

• Coaching for Greater Performance 
• Leading People During Change 
• Project Management Fundamentals - The Nuts and Bolts of Project Management 
• Managing Mental Health in the Workplace for Leaders 

The links to register for all workshops are included in the Professional Learning and Well-being Workshops document. This document can also be downloaded by clicking on the attachment. All workshops are virtual, and the links will be provided upon registration.

Managers should encourage their team members to attend the employee workshops. Managers can also attend the employee workshops.

If you have any questions about the professional learning and well-being workshops, please contact oe@humber.ca.