This session will provide information on McGill's Policy on Harassment and Discrimination and McGill’s Policy against Sexual Violence and related resources as well as how to respond to disclosures and/or formally report harassment, discrimination, or sexual violence. Participants will apply what they’ve learned via discussion of case studies. The workshop will be led by the Office for Mediation and Reporting (OMR) and the Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education (OSVRSE), and conducted online via Zoom.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 09:30to11:00
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 09:30to11:00
Are you interested in creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive of 2S/LGBTQIA+ people but not sure where to start? This interactive, in-person workshop will allow participants to brainstorm barriers faced by 2S/LGBTQIA+ employees, then develop a “change one thing” action plan to take back to their units, teams, departments, or faculties.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 13:30to15:00
This session will provide information on the Office for Mediation and Report (OMR) and the two policies it implements: McGill's Policy on Harassment and Discrimination and McGill's Policy against Sexual Violence. Most of the presentation will be a deep dive into psychological harassment. Please email omr [at] mcgill.ca with any accessibility needs.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 17:00to20:00
Join us for McGill's Queer History Month 2025 Keynote event featuring Kai Cheng Thom. There will be a lightly catered reception from 5:00-6:00 PM, followed by the keynote and Q&A from 6:00-8:00 PM.
About the Keynote
The 2025 Queer History Month (QHM) Keynote will be delivered by Kai Cheng Thom and is titled, Remembering Resilience: Embodying the Queer Legacies in Uncertain Times.
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Monday, October 27, 2025 10:00to12:00
How does race and racism impact the working environment? What is our role in shaping an anti-racist workplace culture? This workshop will explore how integrating an anti-racist practice can create a better workplace culture for all.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
- Analyze anti-racism practices to address experiences of racism in the workplace
Note that an Outlook calendar invitation and Zoom link will be sent to participants in advance of the workshop.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 14:30to16:30
This workshop supports instructors in developing a greater understanding of what microaggressions are, how to intervene when they arise, and how we can co-create learning environments that better support and include everyone.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to
- Analyze examples of microaggressions
- Identify microintervention strategies
Note that an Outlook calendar invitation and Zoom link will be sent to participants in advance of the workshop.
Monday, November 10, 2025 10:00to12:00
How do you respond when someone discloses a disability or mental health condition in the workplace? What are the resources available at McGill to address a request for accommodations? How do you decide whether an accommodation request is reasonable? This workshop delves into each of these and other critical topics related to accommodations of employees with disabilities.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 14:30to16:00
This workshop is designed for members of academic search committees and will explore various topics such as Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) imperatives in the Canadian academy, obligations and objectives under Quebec legislation and McGill's employment equity policy, and strategies and tools for enhancing equity in the recruitment and review process.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
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Monday, November 17, 2025 14:30to16:00
The primary objective of this presentation is to raise awareness of discrimination and encourage the creation of an environment where all individuals are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. This workshop provides introductory level content about the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, along with an in-depth description of each of the 14 protected grounds, the scope of McGill's Policy on Harassment and Discrimination along with the legal analysis used to determine whether discrimination has occurred.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 09:30to11:00
Applying equitable hiring practices to the recruitment process leads to a more diverse and representative workforce. This workshop is intended for HR professionals, hiring managers/committee members, and anyone interested in developing capacity in equitable hiring practices.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
Monday, December 1, 2025 14:00to16:00
This interactive workshop is designed to equip participants with a greater understanding of microaggressions, the ways people and work are impacted, and how to intervene when they occur.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
- Analyze examples of microaggressions
- Identify microintervention strategies
Note that an Outlook calendar invitation and Zoom link will be sent to participants in advance of the workshop.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 14:00to15:30
This session will provide information on McGill's Policy on Harassment and Discrimination and McGill’s Policy against Sexual Violence and related resources as well as how to respond to disclosures and/or formally report harassment, discrimination, or sexual violence. Participants will apply what they’ve learned via discussion of case studies. The workshop will be led by the Office for Mediation and Reporting (OMR) and the Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education (OSVRSE), and conducted online via Zoom.
Thursday, December 11, 2025 13:00to14:30
This workshop is designed for members of academic search committees and will explore various topics such as Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) imperatives in the Canadian academy, obligations and objectives under Quebec legislation and McGill's employment equity policy, and strategies and tools for enhancing equity in the recruitment and review process.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026 10:00to11:30
This workshop is designed for members of academic search committees and will explore various topics such as Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) imperatives in the Canadian academy, obligations and objectives under Quebec legislation and McGill's employment equity policy, and strategies and tools for enhancing equity in the recruitment and review process.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
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Monday, February 16, 2026 14:00to15:30
This workshop is designed for members of academic search committees and will explore various topics such as Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) imperatives in the Canadian academy, obligations and objectives under Quebec legislation and McGill's employment equity policy, and strategies and tools for enhancing equity in the recruitment and review process.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
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