Durham College is hosting its sixth annual Social Justice Week, with virtual events taking place between January 20 and 24, 2025. Join us for five days of thought-provoking discussions with engaging speakers from diverse fields who will share both their expertise and lived experience.

This year’s theme, “How to Be an Accomplice for Social Justice,” invites you to go beyond allyship and take meaningful action. Through engaging workshops and discussions, we’ll explore what it takes to actively challenge systemic inequities and amplify marginalized voices. Join us to learn actionable strategies, build meaningful connections, and empower yourself to be a catalyst for positive change in your community and beyond. Everyone has a role to play—discover yours during Social Justice Week!

Monday January 20th
How to be an ally for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals
Donny Potts
Donny is the Education Director for pflag Durham Region and has been with pflag Canada for over 15 years. He started with the local Chapter in Durham Region and from there moved to the National Board for over 10 years and has now returned to the local Chapter. Donny has been a voice for people who need one, never backing down and always ready to go to bat for people. In this session Donny will be discussing how to be an Ally for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and why it is important, how to effectively be a better Ally and he will be answering your questions.