Articles tagged with: WGST Faculty

  • March 20, 2024 – Indigenous De/Criminalization Symposium

    Join us at the Indigenous De/Criminalization Symposium!

    “The Decolonization Working Group of Brock’s President’s Advisory Committee for Human Rights, Equity and Decolonization (PACHRED) will host a symposium entitled Indigenous De/Criminalization Symposium. We feel it is necessary to address not only how criminalization impacts our communities but also why, when, and the ripple effects (victimization, mis/non/representation). We feel it is also necessary to bring in the richness, strength of spirit, and joy of our nations into the symposium and will weave artists/performers throughout the day.”

    Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 10:00am to 4:00pm
    Pond Inlet at Brock University

    To see a full schedule of the day’s events and all special guests, speakers, performers, and artists, view or download the Indigenous De/Criminalization Symposium Schedule.

    This is a free event. Please register on EventBrite.

    Sponsored by the President’s Advisory Committee on Human Rights, Equity, and Decolonization (PACHRED), Decolonization Working Group, 2S&LGBTQ Working Group, Employment Equity Working Group, Faculty of Social Sciences, Indigenous Education Department, and Student Justice Centre.

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  • November 21, 2022 – Combing Out The Snakes: Towards A Communal Healing with Alicia Elliott

    Combing Out The Snakes: Towards A Communal Healing

    Join us for this event as part of 16 Days of Activism on Gender Violence with Alicia Elliott, author of the award-winning novel, A Mind Spread Out On The Ground (2019).

    Introductions will be provided by Robyn Bourgeois, Vice-President of Indigenous Engagement and Associate Professor in the Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies.

    Moderation will be provided by Lyn Trudeau, Lecturer for the Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies and Department of Sociology.

    Monday, November 21, 2022, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm EST
    Academic South/South Block Room 217 at Brock University

    Co-sponsored by the Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies; Office of the Vice-President, Indigenous Engagement; Hadiyaˀdagénhahs First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Centre; Human Rights and Equity Office; Social Justice Research Institute; and Sexual Violence and Prevention Committee.

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  • November 3, 2022 – BIPOC Perspectives: Feminism and Gender Violence

    Join us for “BIPOC Perspectives: Feminism and Gender Violence,” a workshop hosted by the Student Justice Centre and facilitated by Women’s and Gender Studies faculty Lyn Trudeau and Margot Francis.

    Feminism and the interconnectedness of gender-based violence are prevalent themes today. In this workshop, we will discuss what feminism is, the different types of feminism, and how gender-based violence plays a role in almost every “feminist topic.”

    Lyn Trudeau is from Sagamok Anishinawbek First Nation, Eagle Clan. Lyn’s research is through a decolonial lens and has included: working alongside Elders, Indigenous youth, Indigenous teacher candidates, and residential schools.

    Margot Francis‘s teaching interests are in the areas of Indigenous resurgence through artistic and community mobilization; feminist, decolonial and anti-racist activism challenging sexual/racial violence; and queer and intersectional approaches to sexualities.

    Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
    Academic South/South Block Room 108 at Brock University

    This workshop is open to folks of all identities.
    Please contact imalik@brocku.ca or sjc@brocku.ca for more information and/or accessibility requirements.
    Brock students can receive co-curricular credit in the CWC for attending this workshop.

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  • December 3, 2019 – 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

    All are welcome to this event marking 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and National Day of Action and Remembrance on Violence Against Women.

    When is it safe to start writing about sexual violence? Téa Mutonji reflects on writing her novel, Shut Up You’re Pretty (2019).

    How does #MeToo actively engage colonialism? Robyn Bourgeois discusses what it would take to decolonize #MeToo.

    Tuesday, December 3, 2019, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm EST
    Pond Inlet, J-Block Mackenzie Chown Complex at Brock University

    Sponsored by the Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies, Women’s Campus Safety Grant, and Human Rights and Equity Office.

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  • September 24-26, 2019 – Planet in Crisis Globally: Connecting the Dots Locally

    Planet in Crisis Globally: Connecting the Dots Locally

    You are invited to a series of informal conversations about the global climate crisis. We are seeking to encourage dialogue and exchange of ideas – no expertise necessary!

    Tuesday, September 24 to Thursday, September 26, 2019
    All conversations will take place in the Student Justice Centre, Thistle Complex Room 252A

    Sponsored by the Human Rights and Equity Office.

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  • September 19 & 26, 2019 – Decolonial Reading Circle Info Sessions with Dr. Robyn Bourgeois

    Assistant Professor Dr. Robyn Bourgeois is hosting a monthly Decolonial Reading Circle from September to April to discuss the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people. Students are strongly encouraged to attend upcoming information sessions. The Decolonial Reading Circle is open to all Brock students, staff and faculty and community members.

    INFO SESSION A – Thursday, September 19, 2019, from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
    INFO SESSION B – Thursday, September 26, 2019, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
    Both sessions will be held in Brock University’s Student Justice Centre, Thistle Complex Room 252A

    Sponsored by the Student Justice Centre.

    Learn more about the facilitator, Dr. Robyn Bourgeois, below:

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  • December 6, 2018 – National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women: Intersectional Approaches to Police Violence

    Join us for this panel for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Intersectional Approaches to Police Violence.

    Anti-Black Racism, Policing, and the Negative Impact on the Black Community
    Dr. OmiSoore Dryden, Visiting Professor at Ryerson, 2017-2018

    The McArthur Murders: Advocating Against Official Indifference to Institutional Change
    Haran Vijayanathan, Executive Director, Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention

    Overpoliced and Underprotected: Indigenous People and Colonial Policing
    Dr. Robyn Bourgeois, Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies, Brock University

    Moderated by Leela MadhavaRau, Director, Human Rights and Equity, Brock University

    Thursday, December 5, 2018, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
    South Hall 203 at Brock University

    Co-sponsored by the Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies, Human Rights and Equity Office, Tecumseh Centre for Indigenous Research and Education, Student Justice Centre, Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Brock University Student Union, Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation, Brock University Faculty Association, and Graduate Student Association.

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