Our Events

The Equity & Human Rights Office is proud to support local and regional events while offering a wide range of programs and activities for students, staff, and community members. Whether on campus or throughout the broader community, these events provide opportunities to connect, learn, and engage with diverse communities.

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3rd Annual Friendsgiving Luncheon

Join us in celebrating our 3rd Annual Friendsgiving Luncheon at both Trent Peterborough and Trent Durham. This initiative began as a way to show solidarity with members of the Trent community who may be unable to return home to celebrate the holiday with family and loved ones.

This year, the Equity & Human Rights Office is proud to collaborate with Trent International and the Trent Central Student Association (TCSA) to host this special gathering, which will be filled with food, friends, and great company.

Trent Peterborough
📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
🕚 11:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
📍 Freedom Lounge

Trent Durham
📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
🕚 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
📍 Building A Main Atrium

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Workshop: Self-Advocacy & Breaking Mental Health Barriers

Fight Inside Society is an organization dedicated to increasing access to mental health services for racialized communities. Through workshops and discussions, they explore topics such as mental health, confidence-building, and self-advocacy skills in a culturally relevant and accessible way. This October 9th, from 1 to 3 p.m., Fight Inside Society will be joining us at Trent Durham to facilitate a workshop for Black-identifying students in the Black Student Success Lounge (A126).

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Workshop: TIME IN MY SHOES

On October 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Bata Library, Room B411, join the Equity & Human Rights Office and Bata Library for an interactive workshop exploring accessibility and inclusion with Jason King. Drawing on his lived experience, Jason will help participants gain a deeper understanding of the everyday challenges and barriers faced by people with disabilities. Through realistic simulations, participants engage in meaningful discussions about mobility, vision, and hearing highlighting the importance of an accessible, barrier-free community.

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Workshop: Learning, Naming, and Stopping Microaggressions

May Lui is a Canadian-born Chinese-Jewish anti-oppression educator and consultant with over 25 years of experience helping organizations understand and address oppression, privilege, and equity in the workplace. On October 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., May Lui will facilitate a workshop for managers, supervisors, and faculty on racial microaggressions.

Workshop: Building Neuro‑Affirming Workspaces

Wendy Morgan is an educator, psychotherapist, and parent of an AuDHD young adult with extensive experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and fostering inclusive communities. Join us on June 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Student Centre Event Space for this engaging workshop as Wendy shares practical strategies for creating neuro-affirming environments, building understanding, and supporting neurodivergent students and colleagues.