Real people, relevant and engaging conversations. Becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable
For This Session
2020 has seen many white people “waking up” to race consciousness. Join us for a session that explores white privilege - what is it, and what does it mean? How can we, as white people, increase our capacity to move towards racial justice, that gets beyond social media?
This welcoming and inclusive workshop is designed for white students, faculty and staff who want to build their capacity about privilege and whiteness.
This session is led by white folks for white identified folks at U of T.
If you require an accommodation to join this virtual session, please contact UTM's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office at [email protected].
Overview
UTM Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Office (EDIO) in partnership with Hart House co-presents Anti-O Convos: Hot Topics Series for Winter 2021.
The purpose of Anti-O Convos (short for, Anti-Oppression Conversations) is to create braver spaces to engage in conversations that explore current events and popular trends in social media, while unmasking misconceptions about various groups/communities/people.
Anti-O Convos aims to normalize conversations around anti-oppression in a respectful way, encouraging participants to share their perspectives and ideas, going beyond the surface level approach. Our hope through this initiative is to bridge current gaps between our diverse communities through dialogues of understanding and respect, and to create more inclusive and sustainable learning environments for students and the broader community.
Each session will include a different speaker, perspective and topic led by students, staff, faculty and/or community members. Look out for upcoming sessions by following @utmedo @harthouseuoft.
Workshop Facilitators
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Stephanie Nixon
Stephanie Nixon (she/her) is a straight, white, middle class, able-bodied, cisgender female settler who tries to understand the pervasive effects of privilege. In particular, she explores how systems of oppression shape health research, education and practice, and how folks with unearned advantage can disrupt these harmful patterns.
Stephanie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, and the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. She is also the Director of the International Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation. Outside of UofT, Stephanie is learning about the role of white folks in anti-racist action as a member of Showing Up For Racial Justice Toronto (SURJ-TO).
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