Thank you to everyone who participated in the HEART workshop series. We will be offering this again in the fall term. Stay tuned for the dates, or contact our office to be kept informed.

The “Heart” Workshop Series
Human rights, Equity, Accessibility, Respect Toolkit (HEART)

An Introduction to Human Rights at McMaster

Wednesday February 15th, 2012, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, MUSC 203

An introductory workshop where we’ll:

• learn more about our human-rights-related rights and responsibilities,
• define key terms such as harassment, bullying and discrimination; and,
• develop skills to prevent and intervene when challenged by harassment and bullying.

Positive Space Provider Program

Thursday March 1st, 2012, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm, MUSC 203

This 2.5 hour workshop aims to increase awareness about the lives and experiences of LGBTQ-identified persons and provide participants with the opportunity to act as allies.  Together, we will:

• Learn more about the terms the community uses to define itself
• Develop greater awareness of the issues that continue to marginalize and exclude LGBTQ persons
• Identify strategies for making McMaster University an LGBTQ welcoming, inclusive and positive space.

Upon completion of the Program, you’ll receive a poster, sticker or button that can be displayed in your work, study or living space to signify your support for LGBTQ persons.  

Accessibility 101

Wednesday March 7th, 2012, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, MUSC 203

Together, we will:

• Enhance our understanding of what accessibility means in the McMaster context
• Define key terms such as accessibility, inclusion and intersectionality 
• Develop skills for advancing accessibility on campus 
• Identify ways to get involved with accessibility on campus

An Introduction to the “Duty to Accommodate”

Tuesday March 20th, 2012, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, MUSC 203

Ever wonder what the duty to accommodate is and who is entitled to be accommodated?  If so, this workshop is for you.  This introductory workshop will:

• Clarify rights and responsibilities in relation to the “duty to accommodate”
• Define key terms such as “reasonable” and “undue hardship”
• Discuss how and when the “duty to accommodate” comes up in the classroom and workplace settings

What’s In A Word:  Insult or Inclusion? 

Thursday March 29th, 2012, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, MUSC 203

How do we describe a colleague, classmate or roommate who is different from us?  When is it even relevant to do so?  This workshop is intended to:

• Increase our awareness of the “evolving language of diversity”; and,
• Enhance our ability to build inclusion through the everyday use of word and phrases that focus on diversity.

Facilitators:  Raihanna Hirji-Khalfan and Vilma Rossi from the Office of Human Rights & Equity Services. Attend one workshop or attend them all.  Participants who complete 3 or more workshops will receive a certificate.  All workshops are free of charge, however, pre-registration is required.

For more information, accessibility measures, or to register call 905-525-9140 x27581 or email hres@mcmaster.ca

Office of Human Rights & Equity Services (HRES)
McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC)
Room 212
Phone: (905) 525-9140, Extension 27581
Fax: (905) 522-7102

Email: hres@mcmaster.ca