Human rights Fundamentals – Introduction to human rights legislation and policies

Building Positive Spaces: Gender Identity & Expression – learn how to build positive learning environments and workspaces for diverse gender identities and expressions.

Cultural Appropriation – Appropriation or appreciation: where is the line? In this session, participants will learn how cultural appropriation manifests in society and culture.  

Bystander Intervention – learn practical strategies for interrupting different forms of sexual violence and other types of harm when they see it. 

Men’s Allyship in Ending Sexual Violence – reflect upon notions of masculinity and ways to use their privilege to create a culture of consent.

Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence – Participants will learn how to respond to and support survivors of sexual violence on campus.  

Social Media Accessibility 101 – Learn core concepts of digital accessibility and how to create accessible and inclusive social media content on popular platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

Anti-Racism Workshop – Increase your awareness of racism and anti-racism along with concepts including privilege and oppression.

What’s in a Word: Insult or Inclusion? – Learn how to build inclusion through the everyday use of words and phrases that focus on diversity.  

Land Acknowledgement – How to meaningfully engage with land acknowledgements within our communities and institutions.

Digital Accessibility – Learn 7 Core Skills for creating accessible digital content across popular programs such as Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.  

Accessibility 101 – Enhance your understanding of accessibility and develop beginner skills to advance accessibility within the McMaster context.

Navigating Conflict During Divisive Times – Offered by Anima Leadership, this workshop offers practical tools and insights for leaders and educators to effectively support their colleagues, staff, and students during times of conflict and unrest. 

Decolonial Practice: Reframing How We Teach, Learn, and Know – Dr. Clare Warner, Jasdeep Dhir, and Dr. Kimberly Dej facilitated an interactive workshop exploring what it means to apply a decolonial lens to teaching and research. Through storytelling, reflection, and discussion, participants will examine social location and positionality, explore practical tools for decolonizing the classroom, and identify strategies to navigate common challenges.

Digital Accessibility 101 – facilitated by Jessica Blackwood, this workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to digital accessibility practices and the Core Skills of Digital Accessibility, with practical tips tailored to the McMaster context. Participants will learn to recognize how ableism manifests in digital environments and explore ways to embed accessibility into all aspects of communication, content creation, and course design