INCLUSION WEEK 2023 – RECLAIMING SOCIAL JUSTICE IN EDI

CHREI’s annual Inclusion Week is just around the corner, and we want to tell you about our exciting line-up of speakers and events. This year CHREI has partnered across the York campus, and we are excited about these collaborations. Visit our website often for additional information and remember to register early!

What does Social Justice have to do with it? A fireside chat with guest speakers who will explore the (dis)connections between EDI and Social Justice 

March 7^th, 2023 – 11:00AM – In person panel event  

Guest panelists:

• Prof. Susan Dion, AVP Indigenous Initiatives, York
• Remi Warner, Dir. of Human Rights Services, TMU,
• Rania El Mugammar, Artist+Anti-Oppression Consultant,
• Prof. Jessica Vostermans, CDS, York

Register Here: In-Person or Virtual

Register early! Bring your questions, enjoy refreshments and giveaways!

Reclaiming the Transformative Roots of DEDI/EDI

March 8^th, 11:00AM – Online Event

Our keynote speaker Kike Ojo-Thompson will reflect on:

• What does DEDI have to do with social justice movements?
• What are the tensions between DEDI and social justice movements?
• Are DEDI and social justice movements compatible or contradictory?

This is an online event, please register early

Our exciting line-up continues in the week with CHREI and SCLD workshops: 

• A Long Overdue Conversation: Oppression and Privilege - March 6^th, 2023 - 11am on Zoom
• Advancing Organizational Change to foster belonging - March 10^th, 2023 - 1:00pm on Zoom

CHREI has partnered with the Campus Community to bring you events throughout the week. Our Partners:

• Amnesty International YU - Poetry Readings highlighting decolonization
• Athletics & Recreation - Keynote
• Glendon College - Interactive event
• AMPD - Sensorium Exhibit with Prof. Joel Ong
• Schulich School of Business – Fireside chat on tensions of EDI with corporate frameworks
• The Centre - Community of practice discussion with EDI educators
• Prof. Jessica Vostermans' Graduate Class – Alternative Campus Tour

Visit our website for more details:

https://rights.info.yorku.ca/inclusion-week-series-march-6-10-2023/