Five Days of Action

This year, the Centre for Youth and Society joins the University of Victoria in UVic's fourth annual Five Days of Action: 365 Days of Commitment. From November 14-18th, 2022, UVic will be working with the campus community to highlight those committed to building a more diverse, inclusive, and safe campus throughout the year to put on a series of events and workshops. Pre-registration is required for many events; for more information, please visit uvic.ca/equity/education/5-days-action/schedule.
The Centre for Youth & Society remains committed to contributing to a diverse and inclusive campus and encourages everyone who is able to participate in events this week.
Resources
For equity and diversity resources in Greater Victoria, including resources for Indigenous people, BIPOCs, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals, please visit the CFYS community resource hub.
The University of Victoria has curated resources that you can read, watch, and do to address discrimination, harassment, and sexualized violence on campus. Each day corresponds to one of five Calls to Action: Listen, Reflect, Dialogue, Engage, and Take Action. Find resources related to each Call to Action at uvic.ca/equity/education/5-days-action/schedule/index.php.
Events
The University of Victoria is putting on a variety of workshops and events designed to spotlight groups, organizations, and others working to make campus a more inclusive place for everyone. Each day's events are related to a specific Call to Action. Events are being offered in-person and online. Pre-registration is required for many events. For more details and to register for events, please visit uvic.ca/equity/education/5-days-action/.
November 14, 2022: Listen
Killjoys: Art Show (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
An art show using various mediums to confront forms of systemic violence and oppression. This art show will run November 14-18, 2022 in the Visual Arts Building, Room A120. No registration required.playing WITH - playing OUT Art Exhibition (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)
These artworks are invitations for folks to engage in playful artistic actions, collaborations, dialogues, and/or individual contemplation focused on consent and boundary development. This exhibition will run November 3-18, 2022 in the MacLaurin Building, A. Wilfrid Johns Gallery. No registration required.An Invitation to See Differently (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
This walk is an opportunity to pause, listen and consider how to restore and reimagine our relationships and responsibility to the sacred lands and waters. Starting point/meet at PKOLS at Cedar Hill Rd. and Churchill Dr. Registration is required.Facilitator(s): K Qwa'st'not~Charlene George and Flossie Baker
TRC Calls to Action and Anti-Indigenous Racism in Curriculum (10:00 am - 11:30 am)
In this presentation, Dr. Marcellus will present details on the initiatives the School of Nursing has taken a “whole of curriculum” approach to addressing the TRC Calls to Action. #24 is specific to health care providers. Details on integrating two courses into the program (Year 1 and Year 3), to include cultural safety and anti-Indigenous racism will be presented. Lenora will speak to the journey the School has taken over the past decade to strengthen this curriculum foundation. This session is taking place in Engineering and Computer Science Building, ECS 660. Registration is required.Facilitator(s): Dr. Lenora Marcellus (Nursing) and Dr. Brent Mainprize (Business)
Foundations to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (11:30 am - 12:50 pm)
This workshop provides participants with practical knowledge and understanding of key concepts and ideas associated with creating a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive world. We will discuss some of the key barriers to inclusion (physical, attitudinal, and systemic) and look at ways that we as individuals can play a role in removing barriers.Facilitator: Leah Shumka (she/her), the Associate Director of Equity and Human Rights and an Adjunct Professor in UVic’s Gender Studies department
Walk with Me - Employee Session (10:00 am - 11:00 am)
In the experiential activity, “Walk With Me,” participants meet in small groups reading and reflecting upon excerpts from memoirs, poetry, fiction, historical documents, song lyrics and testimonies—by Indigenous writers as well as writings by descendants of immigrants—that address the legacy of colonization. This session is taking place in the Student Union Building; Michele Pujol Room (larger half). Registration is required. This is part 1 of a 3 part session. There are different sessions throughout the day specifically for staff, students and community members.Facilitator(s): Karla Point and Will Weigler
Walk with Me - For Everyone (11:30 am - 12:30 pm)
In the experiential activity, “Walk With Me,” participants meet in small groups reading and reflecting upon excerpts from memoirs, poetry, fiction, historical documents, song lyrics and testimonies—by Indigenous writers as well as writings by descendants of immigrants—that address the legacy of colonization. This session is taking place in the Student Union Building; Michele Pujol Room (larger half). Registration is required. This is part 2 of a 3 part session. There are different sessions throughout the day specifically for staff, students and community members.Facilitator(s): Karla Point and Will Weigler
The Transgender Archives - Celebrating 10 Years: A Year in Review (1:00 pm - 2:30 pm)
This past year the Transgender Archives celebrated 10 years of service. In honour of this milestone, the Chair in Transgender Studies held a yearlong series of events, programming, and new collection launches. This special 5 Days of Action presentation marks the end of our year of celebration, where we will review the past and look forward to the future. The event will also mark the official announcement of a new and exciting one-of-a-kind material donation to the Transgender Archives. This session is taking place in person at McPherson Library, Room A003 and on online; registration is required for both.Facilitator: Michael Radmacher (he), MLIS, MA
Walk with Me - Student Session (1:30 pm - 2:30 pm)
In the experiential activity, “Walk With Me,” participants meet in small groups reading and reflecting upon excerpts from memoirs, poetry, fiction, historical documents, song lyrics and testimonies—by Indigenous writers as well as writings by descendants of immigrants—that address the legacy of colonization. This session is taking place in the Student Union Building; Michele Pujol Room (larger half). Registration is required. This is part 3 of a 3 part session. There are different sessions throughout the day specifically for staff, students and community members.Facilitator(s): Karla Point and Will Weigler
Inclusive Language and How to be a Supportive Ally (2:30 pm - 3:20 pm)
In this workshop you will become familiar with what, why, and how to use inclusive language. We will discuss ableism and its effect on the language we use, and how we can update our vocabularies to reflect inclusion. At the end of this workshop you will feel prepared to be a supportive ally, and reflect on why language is so important. This session is taking place on online; registration is required.
Facilitator(s): Emily Tibbitts (she/her) – Employer Engagement Specialist CanAssist and Alejandra Hergert (she/her) - Employment and Community Outreach Developer CanAssist
November 15, 2022: Reflect
Killjoys: Art Show (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
An art show using various mediums to confront forms of systemic violence and oppression. This art show will run November 14-18, 2022 in the Visual Arts Building, Room A120. No registration required.playing WITH - playing OUT Art Exhibition (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)
These artworks are invitations for folks to engage in playful artistic actions, collaborations, dialogues, and/or individual contemplation focused on consent and boundary development. This exhibition will run November 3-18, 2022 in the MacLaurin Building, A. Wilfrid Johns Gallery. No registration required.Self-Identification in the Workplace, It's Your Choice! (10:00 am - 11:00 am)
This workshop is for employees and students thinking about job searches. Do you self-identify as a member of one or multiple underrepresented groups and wonder how, when and if to approach self-identification in the job search? Join the Co-op + Career EDI Team for an interactive session that answers common questions as “How can I identify if an employer is inclusive?”, “What are my rights at the various stages of the application process?”, “Should I self-identify and at what stage of the process?”, “how do I approach an accommodation request?”. This workshop is taking place online; registration is required.Facilitator(s): Amy Chen, EDI Career Advisor and Niels Melis-De Lamper, Co-op Coordinator Accessibility and Inclusion
Learning from EDI failures (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Failures present an opportunity to acknowledge, understand and learn. This workshop will present some common equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) mistakes and/or gaps in the form of thought-provoking scenarios. This conversation style and interactive session will allow attendees (faculty and staff) to engage and present their own reflections and viewpoints. This session is taking place in ECS Building, Room 660.Facilitator(s): Ryan Khungay (he/him), Equity Advisor, Student Affairs and Dr. Rishi Gupta, Special Advisor to the Dean of ECS: EDI (he/him)
Walk with Me - Employee Session (10:00 am - 11:00 am)
In the experiential activity, “Walk With Me,” participants meet in small groups reading and reflecting upon excerpts from memoirs, poetry, fiction, historical documents, song lyrics and testimonies—by Indigenous writers as well as writings by descendants of immigrants—that address the legacy of colonization. This session is taking place in the Student Union Building; Michele Pujol Room (larger half). Registration is required. This is part 1 of a 3 part session. There are different sessions throughout the day specifically for staff, students and community members.Facilitator(s): Karla Point and Will Weigler
Walk with Me - For Everyone (11:30 am - 12:30 pm)
In the experiential activity, “Walk With Me,” participants meet in small groups reading and reflecting upon excerpts from memoirs, poetry, fiction, historical documents, song lyrics and testimonies—by Indigenous writers as well as writings by descendants of immigrants—that address the legacy of colonization. This session is taking place in the Student Union Building; Michele Pujol Room (larger half). Registration is required. This is part 2 of a 3 part session. There are different sessions throughout the day specifically for staff, students and community members.Facilitator(s): Karla Point and Will Weigler
Towards Indigenization and Reconcilation: Engaging in Anti-racist Work in the Classroom (11:45 am - 1:00 pm)
This session is focused on students and educators. In this session we will be introduced to resources and approaches to talk about and engage in anti-racist work as a pathway towards Indigenization and Reconciliation. This session is taking place on online; registration is required.Facilitator: Carmen Rodgriguez de France
Amplifying Voices - Lecture-recital (12:30 pm - 1:20 pm)
UVic’s Music Student Association (MSA) presents a lecture-recital featuring underrepresented identities in music. School of Music student performers and composers will present and discuss works that highlight marginalized voices, bringing awareness to EDI-related challenges that musicians and musical institutions are facing. This lecture-recital is free to attend and will take place in person (Phillip T. Young Recital Hall) and through livestream.Day 2 of The Respect Factor (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Everyone seeks respect; it is at the core of our human rights. And the basis of any community is rooted in a shared understanding of respect. Thus, the first step in building community is to have an environment where individuals internalize the value of respect and have the skills to build as well as maintain respectful relationships. When respect is inculcated in the workplace, research has shown that positive outcomes are assured and the foundation for sustainable connections and collaboration is established. Registration is required.Facilitator: Nooreen Shah-Preusser
Walk with Me - Student Session (1:30 pm - 2:30 pm)
In the experiential activity, “Walk With Me,” participants meet in small groups reading and reflecting upon excerpts from memoirs, poetry, fiction, historical documents, song lyrics and testimonies—by Indigenous writers as well as writings by descendants of immigrants—that address the legacy of colonization. This session is taking place in the Student Union Building; Michele Pujol Room (larger half). Registration is required. This is part 3 of a 3 part session. There are different sessions throughout the day specifically for staff, students and community members.Facilitator(s): Karla Point and Will Weigler
Professional and Social Competency Training (2:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
This workshop provides students an awareness and understanding of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and its significance for educational and professional success. This topic area provides an entry point for talking about discrimination, harassment, and sexualized violence prevention. The workshop is interactive with scenarios, discussion and links to resources and supports. Registration is required.Facilitator: Reem Girgrah (she/her)
Foundations to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (4:30 pm - 6:00 pm)
This workshop provides participants with practical knowledge and understanding of key concepts and ideas associated with creating a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive world. We will discuss some of the core considerations to EDI and explore different ways to connect with others in a mindful way. The session will contain both intercultural and social justice perspectives. Participants will also examine their role as bystanders to effectively address harmful behaviours and situations. This workshop is participatory and calls on participants to share thoughts and ideas to their comfort level. This is an online workshop; registration is required.Facilitator: Mami Schouten (she/her), the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research officer
Equal Measure - Recital (7:30 pm - (9:00 pm)
Pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa (BMus '93) and violinst Sarah Westwick will perform a concert of works for violin and piano by historical and contemporary women composers including lsabella Leonarda, Amanda Maier, Florence Price, Elizabeth Raum, and Jessie Montgomery. This recital is free to attend and will take place in person (Phillip T. Young Recital Hall).November 16, 2022: Dialogue
Killjoys: Art Show (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
An art show using various mediums to confront forms of systemic violence and oppression. This art show will run November 14-18, 2022 in the Visual Arts Building, Room A120. No registration required.playing WITH - playing OUT Art Exhibition (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)
These artworks are invitations for folks to engage in playful artistic actions, collaborations, dialogues, and/or individual contemplation focused on consent and boundary development. This exhibition will run November 3-18, 2022 in the MacLaurin Building, A. Wilfrid Johns Gallery. No registration required.Advancing Inclusivity, Culturally Responsive Teaching and Anti-racism in the Curriculum and Teaching Practices (11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
This panel is open to faculty, staff and graduate students who are interested in teaching. It will highlight the innovative ways UVic instructors and staff are integrating culturally responsive teaching, anti-racism and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into their curricula and instructional approaches. Includes recipients of LTSI's anti-racism grants who will share their experiences with an emphasis on sharing practices or strategies to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the classroom, library instruction sessions and public service interactions at the library. This is an online panel; registration is required.Facilitator: Dr. Viviana Pitton, Director of Curriculum Renewal and Strategic Initiatives (LTSI)
Panelist(s): Aditi Gupta, Ying Liu, Dr. Tsung-Cheng Ling, Dr. Tom Gleeson
Gender Diversity on Campus (11:30 am - 1:20 pm)
Understanding of gender diversity is growing day by day. At the same time, transgender, non-binary, and other gender diverse people still experience many challenges, including barriers to safe workplaces, services, housing, educational experiences, and community spaces. In this workshop, Ambit will introduce frameworks for understanding gender diversity beyond the binary, work through nuanced scenarios, offer examples of gender-affirming practices and explore strategies for applying these learnings on a personal, relational, and systemic level. This session is taking place in Clearihue Building, Room A225; registration is required.Facilitator: Kingsley Strudwick, Ambit Gender Diversity
EDI Employer Practices Panel (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)
Learn from local employers focused in creating a welcoming environment for their employees and for the communities they service. This session is taking place online; registration is required.
The panelists will address questions like:
- Is there an EDI initiative within your organization that you are most proud of?
- What kind of practices should job seekers and co-op students be looking for in an employer?
- How does the organization ensure that it offers safe spaces for inclusive communities?
Panelist(s):
- Silvia Mangue (she/her)- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator at the City of Victoria;
- Paulina Grainger (she/her)- Manager of Arts, Equity and Community Engagement at the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria; and,
- Sam Mod (he/him)- Partner at EY Design Studio (former CEO & Co-Founder of FreshWorks).
Shared Commitment to Creating Supportive Learning Spaces as a Teaching Assistant or Graduate Student (12:00 pm - 1:30 pm)
This session has a focus on teaching assistants and graduate students. In this session, you will engage in conversations with colleagues around equity, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI), and creating open-access spaces for your students as a teaching assistant (TA) and in your role as a graduate student. We will have small group discussion activities, self reflections, and thought-provoking case-study exercises to support participants in deep-diving into ways to incorporate equity, diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility (EDIA) into the different roles you may have as a TA and as a graduate student. Specific scenarios during the workshop will be useful for graduate students and TAs to help support their interaction with students on campus and be change-makers in the classroom. This session is being offered in person and online; there are seperate registrations for each.Facilitator(s): Drs. Rishi Gupta (he/him) and Gerry Gourlay (she/her)
Foundations to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (4:30 pm - 6:00 pm)
This workshop provides participants with practical knowledge and understanding of key concepts and ideas associated with creating a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive world. We will discuss some of the core considerations to EDI and explore different ways to connect with others in a mindful way. The session will contain both intercultural and social justice perspectives. Participants will also examine their role as bystanders to effectively address harmful behaviours and situations. This workshop is participatory and calls on participants to share thoughts and ideas to their comfort level. This is an online workshop; registration is required.Facilitator: Mami Schouten (she/her), the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research officer
November 17, 2022: Engage
Killjoys: Art Show (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
An art show using various mediums to confront forms of systemic violence and oppression. This art show will run November 14-18, 2022 in the Visual Arts Building, Room A120. No registration required.playing WITH - playing OUT Art Exhibition (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)
These artworks are invitations for folks to engage in playful artistic actions, collaborations, dialogues, and/or individual contemplation focused on consent and boundary development. This exhibition will run November 3-18, 2022 in the MacLaurin Building, A. Wilfrid Johns Gallery. No registration required.Anti-Racism Awareness Workshop: Pathway to Self-Reflection and Action (9:00 am - 11:30 am)
This workshop aims to combat racism and address societal and systemic attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate racial discrimination and other intersecting social inequities such as classism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, religious bigotry, among others. Participants will reflect on and explore the historical roots of racism and influence of race and culture on one's own personal and professional life; and understand the social effects of “race” by acknowledging the intersections of all forms of social oppression. This session is taking place online; registration is required.Facilitator: Dr. Moussa Magassa
Engineering Canada's 30x30 Champions group (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
This panel discussion will provide an opportunity to all attendees to engage in a conversation around Engineers Canada’s initiative to increase the representation of women within engineering through its 30 by 30 initiative.Through this session, the attendees will learn about more about the 30x30 initiative and also learn about the current state of the 30x30 initiative. In addition, there will be some discussion on what role academics can play in supporting this initiative. This session is taking place in person (ECS Building, Room 660) and online; registration is required.
Panel discussion: Jeanette Southwood (VP Engineers Canada), Susan MacDougall (Focal Engineering), NSERC (TBC), Katherina V. Tarnai-Lokhorst (Past President, EGBC), and Ray Tarnai; Marcie Cochrane (EGBC 30x30 champions group), Chelsea Ram (EGBC 30x30 champions group). Note EGBC is Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
Restorying Disability "Inclusion" (11:30 am - 1:00 pm)
Stories about disability identify where the “problem” of disability lies, and what kinds of interventions can be made towards greater disability inclusion, equity, and affirmation. We cover Western pity, medical, accommodation, social/critical, generative, as well as some culture-specific stories of disability. We talk about the meaning, uses, dangers, terminology, and transformative implications for each. We end with some tools for operationalizing these learnings in your day to day practice. This session is being offered online; registration is required.Facilitator(s): Lindsay Eales (they/them) - Assistant Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta and Danielle Peers (they/them) - CRC in Disability and Movement Cultures, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation, University of Alberta
Building Connection and Capacity for LGBTQ2IA+ Students (Mixer) (11:30 am - 1:00 pm)
In this "Building Connection & Capacity for LGBTQ2SIA+ Students," attendees will have the opportunity to meet new people and have some fun with some (optional) get-to-know-you games and story-sharing activities. While we may discuss some shared challenges that we face, this is not a focus group and nothing we discuss will be reported back to the University. The intent is to build connections with LGBTQ2SIA+ peers on campus and to leave the session feeling more energized. This session is taking place in Clearihue Building, Room C214; registration is required.Facilitator: Kingsley Strudwick, Ambit Gender Diversity
"It's Just Black Hair" Public Talk (12:45 pm - 1:45 pm)
Artist talk with Fine Arts playwright-in-residence Thembelihle Moyo. This talk will premiere excerpts of Moyo's new play It's Just Black Hair, followed by a Q&A discussion with the artist."Black hair is more than just strands that unite in kinky solidarity, demanding to be seen and heard."
This session is free to attend and is being held in Barbara McIntyre Studio, Phoenix Building.
Registration is required.
Kil Daagwiiyaay – “Strong Voice”: Rematriation as Resistance (2:00 pm - 3:20 pm) - In-person
Rematriation is a rising body of knowledge in Indigenous-focused equity-seeking work. This workshop aims to provide an overview of Rematriation and its epistemologies (ways of knowing), ontologies (ways of being), and axiology (values) to support in the development of action-based frameworks that will allow participants to uphold Rematriation as resistance at individual, community, and institutional levels. This session is being held in Cornett Building, Room B129; registration is required.Facilitator: Yahlnaaw
November 18, 2022: Take Action
Killjoys: Art Show (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
An art show using various mediums to confront forms of systemic violence and oppression. This art show will run November 14-18, 2022 in the Visual Arts Building, Room A120. No registration required.playing WITH - playing OUT Art Exhibition (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)
These artworks are invitations for folks to engage in playful artistic actions, collaborations, dialogues, and/or individual contemplation focused on consent and boundary development. This exhibition will run November 3-18, 2022 in the MacLaurin Building, A. Wilfrid Johns Gallery. No registration required.Cultural Intelligence (9:00 am - 12:30 pm)
Cultural Intelligence, or CQ, is one’s ability to work and relate effectively in diverse cultural settings. It is a globally recognized way of assessing and improving effectiveness for culturally diverse situations. This session will develop your understanding of cultural intelligence, how it complements emotional intelligence, and how you can develop your own capability for success in diverse cultural contexts, be it in your workplace or your classroom. This session is being held in Hickman Buidling, Room 128; registration is required.Facilitator: Karima Ramji
Industry Perspective on EDI Needs (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
In this panel discussion, attendees will have an opportunity to hear from industry professionals about what policies, initiatives, training and challenges they have around equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). There will be an opportunity for attendees to pose questions and interact with the industry professionals. Other goals of the session will be to hear from professionals about what attributes, EDI training they would like to see in their employees. In addition, the panel will touch on what companies are doing to create a supportive environment for students. This panel is being held in ECS, Room 660; registration is required.Moderator(s): Meeta Khurana (Co-op office) and Dr. Rishi Gupta (Special Advisor to the Dean: EDI)
Rights and Responsibilities towards Accessibility (10:30 am - 11:20 am)
In this workshop you will become familiar with both employee’s and employer’s rights surrounding accessibility, what it means for something to be accessible, and what stands in the way of accessibility. What are employer’s responsibilities in providing accommodations and accessible work, and how can employers reflect these responsibilities and take action through policies and procedures in the workplace. This workshop is taking place online; registration is required.Facilitator(s): Emily Tibbitts (she/her) – Employer Engagement Specialist CanAssist and Alejandra Hergert (she/her) - Employment and Community Outreach Developer CanAssist
Self-Identification in the Workplace, It's Your Choice! (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)
This workshop is for employees and students thinking about job searches. Do you self-identify as a member of one or multiple underrepresented groups and wonder how, when and if to approach self-identification in the job search? Join the Co-op + Career EDI Team for an interactive session that answers common questions as “How can I identify if an employer is inclusive?”, “What are my rights at the various stages of the application process?”, “Should I self-identify and at what stage of the process?”, “how do I approach an accommodation request?”. This workshop is taking place online; registration is required.Facilitator(s): Amy Chen, EDI Career Advisor and Niels Melis-De Lamper, Co-op Coordinator Accessibility and Inclusion
Artful Action: Art for Addressing and Preventing Sexualized Violence (12:00 am - 1:00 pm)
This panel discussion is part of a participatory art exhibition at UVic’s A. Wilfrid Johns Gallery (Nov. 4-18, 2022; opening on Nov. 3, 4-6pm), entitled playing WITH – playing OUT. With this exhibition, Natasha S. Reid (Assistant Professor, Art Education, Department of Curriculum & Instruction) and Caroline Boileau (Multidisciplinary Artist, Curator, and Art Educator) are exploring how participatory artistic methods can situate a university gallery space as a creative laboratory for engaging with and encouraging consent-based culture. Bringing together these artists, Shaheen Shariff (the IMPACTS: Collaborations to Address Sexual Violence on Campus Project Director and James McGill Professor, McGill University), and Reem Girgrah (Sexualized Violence Prevention and Education Officer from the Office of Equity and Human Rights), this panel discussion will explore how art and art spaces can be effective sites for addressing and preventing sexualized violence. This discussion is being held in A. Wilfrid Johns Gallery and online; registration is required for each.Facilitator(s): Natasha Reid (she/her), Shaheen Shariff (she/her), Caroline Boileau (she/her), Reem Girgrah (she/her)
Future Events for 365 Days of Commitment
Spring Awakening - Mainstage Production (November 10 - 26)
As teenage highschoolers in an 1890s German provincial town struggle to reconcile their budding sexual feelings, the moral code of their society leads them to tragedy. With musical numbers that are full of literary allusions, poetic depth, anger and emotion, Spring Awakening is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock music. Based on an 1891 German play by Frank Wedekind, Spring Awakening forever changed the definition of what a Broadway musical could be, breaking boundaries by exploring the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion.
Price: $18-$33
Location: Roger Bishop Theatre, Phoenix Building
Indigenous Cultural Acumen Training (November 30)
The first module of the Indigenous Cultural Acumen Training (ICAT) is designed to offer foundational information about the colonial context (historical and current) of Indigenous people in Canada to all members of the university community (students, student leaders, staff, faculty, and executive). It is delivered as an 2 hour, face-to-face presentation and discussion, along with a Brightspace site with pre- and post-workshop resources and activities. This session is taking place online; registration is required.
Facilitator: Rob Hancock, Associate Director Academic in the Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement