By attending this session, participants will:

Develop a deeper understanding of the myths that uphold whiteness;
Draw links between whiteness and intersecting forms of oppression and hierarchy, such as anti-Black racism, colonialism, capitalism, and ableism;
Gain skills to identify and analyze patterns and processes of whiteness within the academy; and
Self-reflect on how whiteness as a system is upheld through attitudes and actions within the workplace and learning environment and how these attitudes and actions can be challenged on individual and interpersonal levels.

This event is a collaboration between the Institutional Equity Office, UTM Equity Diversity & Inclusion Office, and the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.

Participation:
Participants will be invited to ask questions of panelists towards the end of the session.

Questions:
If you have any accessibility questions or are looking for further information on how we might support your participation including accommodation requests, please contact s.baig@utoronto.ca, and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.