Events
2022 Events
November 25, 2022: Indigenous Cosmology Field Trip
Please join us on a tour of McMaster Museum of Art's we are made of stardust exhibition, followed by a showing of The Celestial Bear at the Planetarium. This event is free of charge and open to anyone in CCB who'd like to attend – the gallery tour will start on Friday, November 25, at 1 pm, followed by the Planetarium show from 2:15 – 3:15 pm.
This event features artwork and history that showcases Indigenous astronomy and reflections on our place in the universe. If you like looking at the stars and would like to see them from a new perspective, we would love to have you join us!
November 25 Follow-Up:
For those who weren't able to make it out, or if you'd like to learn more about Indigenous art and astronomy, I'd like to share some resources with you from the Museum and the Planetarium staff. I also highly encourage any of you to make a visit this week out to the Museum and view the exhibit yourself – it will leave on December 2nd!
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Skawennati: https://www.skawennati.com/SheFallsForAges/
Her artwork in the exhibition is “The Celestial Tree”, which is part of this 21min movie she created.
Meryl McMaster: http://merylmcmaster.com
This artist has 3 photographs in the exhibition. This is a link to her website which is filled with her work, artists statements, etc.
2019 CBC Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0lODfKPKvc
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Wilfred Buck (Science facilitator and researcher of Ininew star stories)
Short interview: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/unreserved/from-star-wars-to-stargazing-1.3402216/cree-mythology-written-in-the-stars-1.3402227
His website: https://acakwuskwun.com/about/
Dainesha Nugent-Palache: New Generation Photography Award Visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJw3ep0w_QI
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Indigenous Astronomy:
https://astrobites.org/2019/08/16/a-tale-of-two-observatories/
https://astrobites.org/2019/09/10/astronomical-observatories-and-indigenous-communities-in-chile/
https://mfnerc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/008_Buck.pdf
https://arxiv.org/abs/1607.02215
More can be found at the bottom of Physics & Astronomy's EDI tab: https://physics.mcmaster.ca/edi.html
And finally, if you are interested in events like these or other tours of McMaster's art and architecture, we plan to hold more of them in the upcoming term! Please stay tuned for more information about these opportunities.
September 30, 2022: Yummy Wednesday for Truth and Reconciliation Day
The CCB EDI Committee would like to invite you to a special edition of Yummy Wednesdays! This week’s Yummy Wednesday proceeds will be donated tothe Hamilton Regional Indian Centre (HRIC)in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30).
Other on-campus events and resources for Truth and Reconciliation Day can be foundhere. Note that some events are scheduled on days leading up to September 30. We invite you to make the most of Orange Shirt Day and reflect on your understanding of reconciliation and Indigenous sovereignty.
Come find us in ABB 156 on Friday, September 30!😊Treats and educational materials will be available starting Wednesday morning and will stay in place until the end of the week (while supplies last).
April 28 2022: Balance Your R.E.A.C.T.I.O.N.: Strategies for Advancing Your STEM Career, with Dr. Jeanita Pritchett
The EDI/Conversations Committee is pleased to invite you to a workshop with Dr. Jeanita Pritchett, Senior Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategist with the US federal government and analytical chemist.
This workshop will be fully virtual. For Zoom details, please email chemgrad@mcmaster.ca
Join us Thursday, April 28, 1:30-2:30.
The Balance Your R.E.A.C.T.I.O.N. Workshop is designed to help early-, mid-, and senior career professionals explore the skills needed to advance their STEM careers. Looking beyond developing technical expertise, the interactive workshop helps attendees gain self-awareness, confidence, and clarity so they may emerge as leaders in their fields. While navigating through school or the early stages of a STEM career, emphasis is typically placed on the technical aspects needed within the field. Countless hours are spent learning how to develop mastery of a hands-on technique to exhibit expertise in the field. However, advancing a STEM career and moving up the leadership ladder requires additional skills outside of the laboratory. The Balance Your R.E.A.C.T.I.O.N. Workshop equips participants with tools and strategies that they can apply to advance their careers.
March 7-10, 2022: International Women's Week Seminar Series
The Gender Equity in Chemical Sciences (GEICS), Promoting Inclusivity in Physics & Astronomy (PIPA), and McMaster Women in Math (MWM) are excited to present an online seminar series to celebrate International Women’s Week. Starting on March 7th, there will be talks from various disciplines in STEM.This is a great opportunity to meet folks from different departments and to discover different research areas.
Everyone is welcome to attend the seminars! The end of each seminar will consist of a Q&A session to give participants a chance to interact with our speakers. The invited speakers are:
- Monday, March 7, 3:30 pm: Dr. Caroline Junkins, Math and Stats
- Tuesday, March 8, 11:00 am: Dr. Sharonna Greenberg, Chemistry and Chemical Biology
- Thursday, March 10, 2:30 pm: Dr. Fiona McNeil, Physics and Astronomy
For Zoom links for each of the three seminars, please contact chemgrad@mcmaster.ca
February 24, 2022: Recognize, Respond, Refer: Equity & Inclusion Office Presentation
Speakers: Chelsea Gibson and Wil Fujarczuk (EIO)
How do we respond when we learn about instances of discrimination, harassment, or sexual violence? What supports are available on campus? In this session, participants will learn from staff members at the Equity and Inclusion Office about general information on these topics, and important resources like the Recognize, Respond, Refer model of support.
Literature and Other Resources:
Responding to Discrimination and Harassment:
- Blue Folder: Human Rights and Dispute Resolution (HRDR) provides a printable guide designed for students, staff and faculty with information about McMaster University's Discriminations & Harassment Guide.
- McMaster Discrimination and Harassment Policy
Responding to Sexual Violence
- Gold Folder: Learn how to provide support to someone who has experienced sexual violence through our Recognize, Respond, Refer model outlined in the Gold Folder.
- McMaster Sexual Violence Policy
- Sign up for the SVPRO (Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Office) mailing list
Support/Advice on Specific Situations:
- Email or phone the EIO: https://equity.mcmaster.ca/contact-us/
- You can also follow up with Wil Fujarczuk and Chelsea Gibson, our facilitators, directly by email
2021 Events
June 10, 2021: ShutDownSTEM - One Year On
Invited Panelists: Mr. Novan Gray (PhD Student, CCB), Ms. Erica Dao (PhD Candidate, Physics and Astronomy), Mr. Rodrigo Narro Pérez (PhD Candidate, School of Earth, Environment and Society), Dr. Maureen MacDonald (Dean of Science), Dr. Arig al Shaibah (Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion Office), Dr. Juliet Daniel (Professor and Associate Dean of Research and External Relations)
Literature and Other Resources:
January 20, 2021: Starting the Year As We Mean to Go On: A Conversation on EDI
Invited Panelists: Dr. Arig al Shaibah (Associate Vice President, Equity and Inclusion, McMaster University), Prof. Kim Baines (Department of Chemistry, Western University and Chair, Working group for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (WIDE), Canadian Society of Chemistry)
Literature and Other Resources:
- The Equity Myth
- • Human Capital or Cultural Taxation: What Accounts for Differences in Tenure and Promotion of Racialized and Female Faculty?
- Breaking Anonymity: The Chilly Climate for Women Faculty.
- 1964 was not that long ago: A story of gateways and pathways
- How Gender and Race Stereotypes Impact the Advancement of Scholars in STEM: Professors’ Biased Evaluations of Physics and Biology Post-Doctoral Candidates
- The time tax put on scientists of colour
2020 Events
November 18, 2020: Graduate Student Mental Health
Invited Panelists: Faith Ogunkoya (PACBIC), Carla Glanville (Student Wellness Centre), Aklima Sarkar (Student Wellness Centre)Literature and Other Resources:
- Exposing the Imposter syndrome
- How students of color confront impostor syndrome (TED Talk)
- Counselling Resources at the Student Wellness Centre: Speaking to a counsellor: the initial appointment is brief and helps to guide you towards an appropriate resource, including one-on-one counselling
- GSA Empower Me: 24/7 phone counselling for depression, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, adjusting to life in a new country, addictions, mild substance abuse, educational conflict, disordered eating, and more
- Women and Gender Equity Network: women, trans folk, nonbinary people, gender-nonconforming people, survivors of sexual and gender-based violence of all identities
- Pride Community Centre: LGBTQIA+ McMaster students/ Peer support, research, advocacy
- Career Counselling Career Counselling
- Financial Help
October 21, 2020: Faculty of Science Allyship Discussion
Invited Panelists: Prof. Daniel ColemanLiterature and Other Resources:
- • The Journey from Tollgate to Parkway: African Canadians in Hamilton: Adrienne Shadd
- Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive Engagin Workplaces: Karen Catlin
- Review by Jay Robb
September 16, 2020: Accessibility
Invited Panelists: Kate Brown (Accessibility Program Manager from the EIO office), Katherine Hesson-Bolton (Diversity Employment Coordinator, Student Success Centre), Mei-Ju Shih (Program Coordinator (Disability Specialist) / Team Lead, Student Accessibility Services), Amanda Ramkishun (Accessibility Assistant, McMaster Association of Part-time Students), Aisha Wilks (PhD student, Department of English & Cultural Studies)Literature and Other Resources:
August 12, 2020: Inclusivity in the Classroom
Invited Panelists: Rodrigo Narro Perez, Prof. Gillian Goward, Dr. Linda Davis- Interviewers: Fariha Mahmood, Will Adams
Literature and Other Resources:
- TED talk from Prof. Anthony Jack, titled "On Diversity: Access Ain't Inclusion"
- The President’s Advisory Committee on Building an Inclusive Community (PACBIC): aims to identify and anticipate issues affecting equity-seeking communities both within the University and relevant to those seeking access to the University, and to advise the President on such issue.
July 8, 2020: Anti-Racism and Oppression in Academia
Invited Panelists: Khadijeh Rakie from McMaster’s Equity and Inclusion OfficeJune 10, 2020: #ShutDownSTEM - An Opportunity for Conversation in June 2020
Invited Panelists: Prof. Juliet Daniels, Prof. Jose Moran-Mirabel, Prof. Kalaichelvi Saravanamuttu, Shawn Hercules (graduate student, MSU president), Novan Gray (graduate student), Elvin Girineza (undergraduate student), Kathryn Benincasa (graduate student)Literature and Other Resources:
- Uncomfortable Conversations With A Black Man
- The scientific way to train white people to stop being racist (article)
- ShutDownSTEM resources page
- Particles for Justice resources page
