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Let鈥檚 Talk Equity Fall 2019 discussion groups and workshops

The Office of Student Life will offer a series of discussion groups and workshops for students that encourage conversations about equity and inclusion. Join the conversation online through Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by following @OTStudentLife.

Discussion groups

  • Let’s Talk Equity: Pride Space provides queer students the opportunity to discuss issues affecting queer identities based on their lived experiences.
    • When: Weekly on Thursdays, through November 28, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
    • Where: Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre (ERC), Room 1056
  • Let’s Talk Equity: Racialized Students provides racialized students the opportunity to discuss issues affecting racialized communities based on their lived experiences.
    • When: Last Wednesday of the month (October 30 and November 27) from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
    • Where: ERC, Room 1056

No registration necessary; drop-ins welcome!

RISE workshops

Respecting Individuals and Supporting Equity (RISE) workshops provide training and education on bystander intervention skills to prevent and respond to discrimination and harassment.

  • North Oshawa location: Tuesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the ERC, Room 1056 (unless otherwise noted).
  • Downtown Oshawa location: Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. in the 61 Charles Street Building, Room 219 (unless otherwise noted).

View and register for RISE workshops on the

To request accommodations or learn more, contact Akeisha Lari, Equity and Inclusivity Advisor, at ext. 2324.