The following are a list of workshops offered by the Office of Equity Transformation.
Intersectionality: Building Understanding and Application
This workshop series centers the voice of Kimberlé Crenshaw, the term's originator, with modules looking at: basics of intersectionality, intersectionality in the Canadian context, and how to apply intersectional thinking. Module exercises are specifically tailored to the work of student leaders, staff, faculty and/or researchers at UM, with the intent of leaving space to move from theory to practice. Participants should have a basic understanding of different forms of systemic oppression and come open to discussions and exercises to deepen their understanding of intersectionality.
- The Intersectionality Workshop series has four modules (60 to 75 minutes each). Participants are expected to attend all four sessions and will receive a certificate upon completion.
- The workshops will be all online over Zoom. Here are the dates:
- Session 1: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6 pm
- Session 2: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6 pm
- Session 3: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6 pm
- Session 4: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6 pm
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Anti-Oppression: Framework and Praxis
This workshop encourages participants to consider how their activism, advocacy, and community-building actions might be different if approached from an anti-oppression framework. The workshop introduces key theories of anti-oppression, including exploring how multiple forms of oppression can occur at the same time, and at various levels (micro, mezzo, macro). The workshop further considers how anti-oppression is premised upon recognition of diversity within systemically marginalized groups. We will collectively explore how listening, relationships, collaboration, partnerships, stepping up & stepping back are all key aspects of anti-oppression praxis. We distinguish anti-oppression praxis from ‘everyone, everywhere, all at once” approaches, and discuss how anti-oppression frameworks can inform strategic prioritization of initiatives and areas for action by, with, and for specific marginalized groups. Participants should have an have understanding of equity, as well as of different systems of oppression (such as racism, sexism, systemic faithism, ableism, heteronormativity) as this workshop builds on foundational concepts and practices.
- Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
- Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: In-person. (Room to be provided once registration is confirmed.)
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This workshop is open to UM students, staff, and faculty only.
EDIA and Anti-Oppression at UManitoba: Fostering a Vibrant Community
The workshop provides an overview of the steps taken to implement the recommendations of the UM Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Taks Force, with a focus on how the UM is working to listen to diverse voices, empower those who experience marginalization, and build capacity and accountability for equity and anti-oppression. A focus of the workshop will be on the value and importance of this work, strategies for UM administrators, faculty staff, and students to be active in dismantling all forms of oppression and advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, and how we collectively can be part of UM’s commitment to fostering a vibrant community.
This workshop is also delivered in the Academic Administrators Workshop Series, New Faculty Workshop series and faculty council meetings, and can be requested for other groups on request.
