This message is shared on behalf of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (OEDI).
Did you know that 56.5 per cent of students and 62 per cent of employees identify as women? In honor of Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) for this year— “Strength in every story”—OEDI aims to help celebrate all those who identify as women at DC, amplify all their voices, and to support you in exploring what can be done to help create opportunities for every one of them.
This year, OEDI and departments across the college are excited to present the IWD Passport—a unique opportunity to engage in a variety of events, access valuable resources, and learn about services available to support and empower women.
Events
When you attend any of the events during this week, look for the QR code to log your participation and you will be entered in a draw to win prizes.
March 6 (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
Join us at the Whitby Campus where women in non-traditional careers at DOW and OPG will give an informal talk and host a Q and A session. Drop-in at the faculty boardroom. (Don Lovisa Building Room 117)
March 7 (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
Introducing WomenX Fitness, an inclusive women’s only fitness space. Learn more about this space through a guided tour with Brianna Christopher, Fitness Coordinator. Meet us at Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre (CRWC) front desk on the main floor to join these tours!
March 7 (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Arzo, a second-year Paralegal student, is in Canada after fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan and is an advocate for women’s and girls’ rights. Don’t miss this talk focused on Arzo’s lived experiences and advocacy for women’s and girl’s rights to education. This session is being hosted by the Faculty Social and Community Services. (Centre for Innovation and Research Room 209, The Social Impact Hub).
March 7 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Our very own DC Spa students will be in The Pit in the Gordon Willey Building in Oshawa providing demos of some of the services available all year around at the DC Spa.
March 7 (12 to 3 p.m.)
The DCSA is hosting an interactive wellness event to celebrate IWD where students can join in crafts and enjoy delicious treats and tea. (Student Centre Room 217)
March 4 to 7
The Oshawa Campus Library has an array of educational resources and literature available as well as interactive and engaging art activities to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Resources
Leading up to IWD, we also invite you to check out the following resources.
Watch the panel discussion on How to be an Accomplice for Racialized Women in the Workplace coordinated by DC’s Social Justice Committee and hosted by OEDI’s Dr. Sadie Goddard-Durant.
Browse DC’s IWD content collection of student, employee and alumni profiles. These stories are a testament to the potential of women when structural barriers are removed to provide them with opportunity – they make us #DCProud!
Interested in learning more about IWD? Explore resources through International Women’s Day, United Nations-International Women’s Day, and Women of Impact in Canada – Canada.ca.
Durham College is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful learning and working environment. Learn more about the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, resources at DC and about our rights and responsibilities to create a campus community free of discrimination and harassment and about the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Women continue to experience gender inequality and oppression in all areas of society, including education, and this can impact mental health. For resources to access help or to support others, please visit the Campus Health and Wellness Centre or the Durham College Wellness Directory. Supports are also available through Durham Mental Health Services, Ontario Shores and The Women’s Multicultural Resource & Counselling Centre of Durham.
