To sign up, use the registration links below or simply locate the workshops in your MyTrent Event Calendar and select 'Register Now' to secure your spot. Alternatively, you can access the 'Professional Development' page on the Human Resources website.
Respecting Individuals and Supporting Equity
Trent’s Equity and Human Rights Office (EHRO) offers a workshop on respecting individuals and supporting equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. This 2-hour workshop will move from theory to practice. Participants will (1) exploring some historical origins of inequity and intersectionality for context, (2) discuss present day equity issues, and (3) have participants co-create an action plan for incorporating best practices in equity into their role(s) at Trent, moving the Trent community from theory and awareness to intentional action.
- Date: Wednesday, November 13th 2024
- Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: In-Person, PTBO campus; ECC 208
- Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1029120114967?aff=oddtdtcreator
SafeTALK Suicide Alertness Training
SafeTALK trains participants to recognize individuals with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. SafeTALK uses four steps (Tell, Ask, Listen and Keepsafe) to help a person with thoughts of suicide connect with a resource that will keep them keep safe.
- Date: Thursday, November 28th
- Time: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Location: In-Person, PTBO campus; room to be announced
- Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1035268344487?aff=oddtdtcreator
Student Accessibility Services
This session will review academic accommodation and our responsibilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will reflect on ableism and the Disability Justice movement, exploring barriers that students may face when accessing post-secondary education. Participants will learn how Trent provides access through academic accommodation and the use of assistive technology. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own questions about the services provided by Student Accessibility Services (SAS) and how to promote accessible campuses and learning environments.
- Date: Wednesday, November 20th 2024
- Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Location: Online, Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants.
- Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1029124788947?aff=oddtdtcreator
Just Get Over It
In this interactive session with First Peoples House of Learning, participants explore the true and historic relationship between Indigenous Peoples and settlers. We will reflect on stereotypes, biases, and racism that still exist. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their personal identities and learning within educational systems and discuss ways to make a difference in sharing these truths.
- Date: TBD - Check back soon!
- Time: TBD
- Location: In-Person, Ernest and Florence Benedict Gathering Space (ENW 102)
- Register:
Positive Space Training
In this session, participants will identify aspects of a positive space and discuss impressions of the queer community. We will compare and contrast sexual orientation and gender and how to respond to students coming out or questioning gender or sexual orientation. For more on campus supports, check out: /currentstudents/student-support/out-campus
- Date: Wednesday, October 9th 2024
- Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: In-Person, PTBO campus; ECC 208
- Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1029128780887?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sexual Violence on Campus: Prevention, Intervention and Survivor Support
What would you do if a student informed you they had experienced sexual violence? This session will provide participants with practical strategies to support survivors of sexual violence. We will explore supports and services on and off- campus, including our policy regarding accommodations. Participants should expect to engage in an open discussion about sexual violence, consent and exploring campus and post-secondary sexual culture.
- Date: Thursday, October 31st 2024
- Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: In-Person, PTBO campus; room to be announced
- Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1029131258297?aff=oddtdtcreator
New! Supporting Religious Diversity
In this session, faculty and staff will deepen their understanding of religious demographics in Canada and at Trent, reflect on religious privilege and religious discrimination, and understand their duty to accommodate under the Ontario Human Rights code. Participants will learn about the function of Spiritual Affairs on campus and how to refer students to campus partners when appropriate. The workshop will include interactive student support scenarios where we will put theory into practice, and participants will be provided with suggestions for further learning.
- Date: Wednesday, December 11th 2024
- Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: In-Person, PTBO campus; BL 106.6
- Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1029134187057?aff=oddtdtcreator
Last Updated: September 25, 2024