Date
Tuesday October 28, 2025Location
OnlineIn this session, participants will explore the concepts of identity, power, privilege and their relationship to oppression. Through the use of practical examples and strategies, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of anti-oppression.
Audience: Faculty, Staff Students.
Length: 2 hours
Register at: /hreo/education/anti-oppression
Date
Thursday October 23, 2025Location
OnlineThis workshop represents a rare opportunity for senior administrators to reflect on key human rights, equity and inclusion concepts as well as the importance of these concepts to university administrative functions. Both parts 1 & 2 of this training are mandatory for senior administrators (grades 10 and above).
Audience: Mandatory for Senior Admin - Grade 10 and above.
Length: 2 hours
Register at: /hreo/education/showing-anti-racism-and-inclusion-part-1
Date
Tuesday November 4, 2025Location
OnlinePositive Space is a sticker program, founded at 黑料吃瓜资源 in 1999, based on a logo that originated at York University.
It is open to all members of the 黑料吃瓜资源 community鈥攕tudents, staff, faculty鈥攖o anyone who wants to support the celebration of sexual and gender diversity at 黑料吃瓜资源, regardless of how they themselves identify in terms of gender identity or sexual orientation. The goal of the Positive Space Program is to make campus a safer and more affirming place for 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff, faculty, and guests.
To become a participant and post a sticker, you need to complete a self-paced course and attend an in-person or virtual session. You can arrange to have an in-person or virtual session presented especially for your group by completing the Training Request Form.
Audience: Students
Register at: /hreo/education/positive-space
Date
Thursday June 18, 2026Location
OnlineThis training is mandatory for faculty members, who are designated as the Employment Equity Representatives (EE Reps), on Appointments and/ or RTPC committees as mandated by the by the Collective Agreement between 黑料吃瓜资源 Faculty Association (QUFA) and 黑料吃瓜资源 at Kingston. The EE Rep is responsible for ensuring that Committees adhere to obligations and expected practices with respect to equity-related decision making, data collection, and reporting to Equity Services and senior administrators. The EE Rep plays an important role in ensuring fairness as well as identifying and challenging barriers to the recruitment and advancement of equity-seeking group members.
Audience: Mandatory for faculty members that are serving as the Employment Equity Representative on appointments or RTPC committees.
Length: 2 hours
Register at: /hreo/education/employment-equity-representative-faculty-hires
Date
Wednesday November 19, 2025Location
Online via ZoomDr. Eddy Ng - Professor & Smith Professor of Equity and Inclusion, 黑料吃瓜资源
鈥淔rom Inclusion to Belonging: Rethinking Diversity and Inclusion in Academic Space鈥 (Link to Abstract)
November 19, 2025 (12 - 1:30 pm EST)
Please - a Zoom link will be sent to you closer to the date of the event.
This session will include a 30-minute talk followed by a moderated 45-50-minute Q&A session with the attendees.
Dr. Yasmine Djerbal - Associate Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning
Diversity has long been a stated value within universities, yet the lived experiences of many faculty, staff, and students reveal persistent inequities in recruitment, retention, and advancement. This session will explore the complex dynamics that shape inclusion in academic spaces, drawing on research and practice in workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The discussion will address critical questions such as:
Eddy Ng is a scholar in organizational behaviour and a recognized authority on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. He is the Smith Professor in Equity & Inclusion in Business at 黑料吃瓜资源, where his research focuses on leveraging diversity for organizational competitiveness. His work has been supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has authored and edited eight books and published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. According to Stanford/Elsevier rankings, his scholarly impact places him among the top 2% of most-cited scientists globally. His work has been featured in popular media outlets across North America and internationally, including CBC, CTV, Global News, the Globe and Mail, Financial Post, ABC News, BBC Worklife, CBS News, The Guardian, NPR, Vox, the Wall Street Journal, and The Walrus. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal and Co-Editor of Personnel Review. He is also Past Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division of the Academy of Management. Before entering academia, Dr. Ng gained industry experience at TD Bank Financial Group, where he held roles in Commercial Banking, Corporate Audit, Domestic Planning, and Group Human Resources at the head office in Toronto.
Special Projects Officer
Tracy is an equity and inclusion scholar-practitioner currently serving as the Special Projects Officer in the Human Rights and Equity Office (HREO) at 黑料吃瓜资源. In this role, she leads strategic initiatives that advance Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (I-EDIAA) across the institution. Her portfolio includes oversight of the university鈥檚 commitments to the Scarborough Charter, coordination of the Dimensions EDI Charter and management of the HREO Student Ambassador Program.
Tracy holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies and has previously served as a Political Science Professor at The University of the West Indies (Jamaica) and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at 黑料吃瓜资源. She has an established research and publication record on gender, human rights, and Black political leadership. Her scholarship is complemented by deep experience in community engagement, strategic planning, and cross-institutional collaboration.
Case Management and Student Advisor
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Services
Sarah Lavigne joined the office in 2025 bringing 10 years of community social service experience working in a variety of client facing roles. Sarah serves as the main source of support and case management for students who have been impacted by sexual violence. Sarah works from a trauma-informed, client- centered approach drawing on years of experience working with survivors. Sarah has a BA in English from the University of Ottawa and completed her Social Service Worker Diploma from St. Lawrence College.
Education and Outreach Coordinator
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Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Services
Rebecca joined the Human Rights and Equity Office in 2022, bringing over 15 years of community development expertise to her role as the SVPR Education and Outreach Coordinator. As a central figure in sexual violence prevention and response education, Rebecca plays a vital role in supporting students affected by sexual violence. With a B.A. in International Development focused on Gender from the University of Guelph and an M.A. in International Affairs from NPSIA, where she specialized in sexual violence prevention in development contexts, Rebecca is deeply committed to her work. Her approach is rooted in intersectionality and anti-oppression, drawing on extensive experience in sexual violence prevention, survivor support, reproductive health, and youth advocacy. Rebecca's dedication to advancing innovative, evidence-based prevention and awareness education is at the heart of her contributions to the HREO and the community she serves.
Manager, Sexual Violence Prevention and Response
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Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Services
Barb has 30+ years of experience working with survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. Her experience has included opportunities to work with survivors in criminal legal, health care and education contexts. Barb joined the Human Rights and Equity Office in May 2016. She holds the role of Manager, Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Services.
In that role, Barb oversees the activities of the SVPR Services team, consults and advises with campus and community partners on policy and protocols and contributes to campus and community conversations on best practices in SV response, education and training. Barb also supports students who have experienced sexual violence and intimate partner violence. With the SVPRS team, Barb provides information about supports and services available, complaint options, academic considerations and accommodations and makes referrals to appropriate support services and agencies. She is an active member of the Kingston Anti-Violence Advisory Committee and the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Anti-Human Trafficking Working Group.
Barb hold a BA.H. in Psychology and Criminology from Carleton University and studied at the M.A. level at St. Paul鈥檚 University in the Conflict Studies program.
Accessibility Coordinator
Equity & Accessibility Services
Kate Brothers joined the HREO in 2025 as Accessibility Coordinator. In this role, she coordinates compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), develops accessibility-related policy and programming, manages the university鈥檚 Accessibility Hub, has led institution-wide initiatives focused on advancing accessibility, and supports strategic planning through projects and committee work.
Kate holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts from Concordia University and a Masters in Library and Information Science (MLIS) with a specialization in Archives from McGill University. She is currently pursuing a Professional M.Ed from Queen's.
Outside of her institutional work, Kate is an advocate for systemic change in higher education, presenting on topics such as Generative AI and accessibility and disability-inclusive pedagogy. Her first peer-reviewed publication in an edited volume is forthcoming.
