UTGSU's Race & Ethnicity Caucus

📢 Speakers for our event, Breaking Boundaries: BIPOC Perspectives in Novel Frontiers are out!

Come by Hart House Music Room THIS Saturday from 11am-3pm to hear about their unique experiences in the workplace.

Free breakfast, refreshments, and lunch catered by Hart House will be provided.

Sign up now by scanning the QR code or follow the link in our bio .

We look forward to seeing you there! ☺️

✨BREAKING BOUNDARIES: BIPOC PERSPECTIVES IN NOVEL FRONTIERS✨

Along with celebrating Black History Month and Lunar New Year, we aim to provide a platform for BIPOC speakers revolving around topics of culture, identity, and interactions in the professional workplace. Speakers are to present their experiences navigating the workforce, but also share advice and inspire hope in the graduate student population on how to excel in the workplace.

Come join us this month from 11-3 on Saturday February 24th at Hart House Music Room for this event! FREE lunch, refreshments, and snacks will be provided!

Speakers will come from professions including speech-language pathology, photography, and education.

This event is in collaboration with Hart House Camera Club - photos will be taken during the event.

Sign up using the QR code or the link in our bio. (Reuploaded)

✨BREAKING BOUNDARIES: BIPOC PERSPECTIVES IN NOVEL FRONTIERS✨

Along with celebrating Black History Month and Lunar New Year, we aim to provide a platform for BIPOC speakers revolving around topics of culture, identity, and interactions in the professional workplace. Speakers are to present their experiences navigating the workforce, but also share advice and inspire hope in the graduate student population on how to excel in the workplace.

Come join us this month from 11-3 on Saturday February 24th at Hart House Music Room for this event! FREE food will be provided!

Sign up using the QR code or the link in our bio.

Come take a break from studying and doing projects THIS WEDNESDAY from 5:30-7:30pm at Wilson Hall (Room2007D) with some fun games sponsored by the REC and IMSSA (Institute of Medical Science) EDI Subcommittee. We will have food, refreshments, and some board games. However, we encourage you to bring your own food (for yourself or to share) and games from your own culture as well to share!

See you there!

🎨🖌️ Thank you everyone for showing up to our art event. We are grateful to have this session with the wonderful Certified Art Therapist, Phuong Nguyen, who guided us through the expression of our thoughts through painting. 🖌️🎨

We hope to see you all for our next event! ☺️

(**NEW** NOW WITH AN ART THERAPIST)

Join us for our first event of the year, "Express Yourself Through Art" on November 17 from 5:30-7:30pm at Wilson Hall (Room 2007D), 40 Willcocks Street.

We will explore racial identity, healing, and social justice through art and a session with an art therapist. Art supplies and food will be provided!

Sign up now with the QR code in the picture or with the link in our bio: https://forms.gle/6FQT4QcowoKisrhq6

‼️We are recruiting executive members for 2023-2024‼️Please see below for detail. Application link is in our bio.

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The University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union (UTGSU) Race & Ethnicity Caucus (REC) is looking for enthusiastic, forward thinking candidates to be a part of REC's Executive Team for the 2023-2024 academic school year.

We are seeking to fill the following positions (please find position descriptions below):
Chair
Vice-Chair
Director of Internal Operations
Director of Communications
Director of Finance
Director of Advocacy and Development
Director of Events and Accessibility

Application Deadline: Monday, July 31, 2023

Application link: https://forms.gle/nLgeeDgnCte5nu7P8

‼️Application Link in bio ‼️

We look forward to receiving your applications!
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REC is committed to social justice, community building, and healing for self-identified racialized and/or graduate students of colour at the intersections of gender, ability, age, class, religion, and sexuality.

Over the past few years, the REC has worked closely with groups on campus to host panels, workshops, and social events. REC’s ongoing initiative, Safe Space for Race, is a monthly social gathering space to connect and empower racialized students and allies to share their experiences regarding issues impacting our community. The annual REC-Amend Symposium is a multidisciplinary forum for dialogue on race-related social issues led by a panel composed of graduate students, academics, activists, artists, and community workers. For more information about REC and REC’s initiative, please visit our website: https://www.recutgsu.com

The University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union (UTGSU) Race & Ethnicity Caucus (REC) is looking for enthusiastic, forward thinking candidates to be a part of REC's Executive Team for the 2023-2024 academic school year.

We are seeking to fill the following positions (please find position descriptions below):
Chair
Vice-Chair
Director of Internal Operations
Director of Communications
Director of Finance
Director of Advocacy and Development
Director of Events and Accessibility

Application Deadline: Friday, July 7, 2023

Application link: https://forms.gle/nLgeeDgnCte5nu7P8

‼️Application Link in bio ‼️

We look forward to receiving your applications!
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REC is committed to social justice, community building, and healing for self-identified racialized and/or graduate students of colour at the intersections of gender, ability, age, class, religion, and sexuality.

Over the past few years, the REC has worked closely with groups on campus to host panels, workshops, and social events. REC’s ongoing initiative, Safe Space for Race, is a monthly social gathering space to connect and empower racialized students and allies to share their experiences regarding issues impacting our community. The annual REC-Amend Symposium is a multidisciplinary forum for dialogue on race-related social issues led by a panel composed of graduate students, academics, activists, artists, and community workers. For more information about REC and REC’s initiative, please visit our website: https://www.recutgsu.com

REC is honored to accept the New Initiative award from for our joint event with .oise "Building Bridges: A Convention on Connection and Collaboration".

UTGSU’s Race and Ethnicity Caucus (REC) together with Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Student’s Association (CTLSA) present Building Bridges: A Convention on Connection and Collaboration
 
Join REC and CTLSA for an evening of learning, sharing and networking at this unique and creative forum.

Friday, March 24 4-6:30pm
Dinner included
Prize for Blitz winner
Location: Nexus Lounge 12th floor OISE (252 Bloor Street)

‼️Free to attend. Registration required. Registration link in bio.

Format: Two speakers, followed by an opportunity for students to present a 3 min elevator pitch of their research (i.e. BLITZ).
 
Speaker #1: Dr. Doug McDougall, Chair, Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
 
Speaker #2: Luxshana Sivaneswaran, Communications Advisor, York Region
 
Blitz: Are you interested in presenting your research? This is a wonderful way to showcase your research to others and help you sharpen your presentation skills. If so, sign up for our Blitz. The Blitz is comprised of a 3-minute presentation of your research with a chance to win a $30 gift card for the best presentation by peer-vote.

Please join us for our event "Black History Month Movie Night with REC" - movie screening followed by a discussion circle, facilitated by the UTGSU's Race and Ethnicity Caucus team. We will be screening Journey to Justice (2000, dir. Roger McTair).

* Free to attend
* Pizza and pop will be provided

Date: Thursday, Feb 9, 2023

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

Location: Wilson Hall (40 Willcocks Street), Room 2007D

* TTC: Southbound 510 Spadina streetcar, exit at Willcocks Street
* Parking: campus cash parking garages at 60 St. George Street and at 19 Ursula Franklin Street

Registration link in bio!

The Race & Ethnicity Caucus (REC) invites you to attend an in-person Human Rights and Equity Panel Talk at the University of Toronto, St. George Campus on matters pertaining to race, ethnicity, equity, social justice, inclusion and human rights.

Time: Saturday, January 28th, 2023, from 9:15am to 12pm
Location: Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave, Toronto, ON M5S 1J5
Subway: Closest Subway is St. George
Parking: UofT underground lot at 107 St. George (under Rotman School of Management/Innis Residence). $10 flat rate on weekends.

Esteemed Professors at the University of Toronto will share their knowledge and insights on the topics of the Alignment of Human Rights & Equity and the Impact of Racism on Education & Schooling.

The panel talk will be followed by a Sharing Circle where participants will be able to share perspectives and engage in deeper dialogue and learning.

The event is free to attend. Registration is required.
Food and refreshments will be served, and there will be prizes for attendees.

‼️Please register through the link in our bio or the QR code at the bottom of the flyer.

The Race and Ethnicity Caucus (REC) is committed to social justice, community building, advocacy, scholarship, and activism for graduate students who self-identify as racialized and/or students of colour or at the intersections of gender, disability, age, class, religion, and sexuality at the University of Toronto.

Join us for a holiday party on Thursday, Dec 1, 4pm-7pm, at the OISE building (6th floor) in collaboration with .
Sign up via link in our bio!

Thank you to all those who attended our paint night event in November 🎨 We are in awe of everyone's artwork and creativity ✨

We would like to give a special thanks to for kindly sharing their space with us. ❤️

We have an event coming up soon for December - stay tuned 👀

Dear members of the REC community,

We would like to thank you for your donations during our hiking event. The funds we collected went to the True North Aid, a Canadian registered charity to their ‘Supplies to Thrive' program which aims to provide cost of shipping of essential goods that are not easily accessible and affordable by the Northern Indigenous communities in Canada.
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Below is a thank you message we received from :
Thank you for your generous donation and that you have chosen to give through True North Aid.

As we wind down another year, we are reminded of the challenges that Indigenous peoples continue to face. While we see hints of change, there is so much that remains to be done. We continue to walk in solidarity, to educate and to encourage change, a responsibility we all share.

The practical needs have not lessened. Prices are continuing to climb and basic needs must still be met. Because of your partnership, we have been able to provide support through many programs this year. Through our Community Grants we were able to fund projects in 15 communities that reached 1400 beneficiaries; we provided hundreds of mattresses and bedding, thousands of pounds of other supplies, several hundred backpacks and school supplies, warm winter clothing, hockey equipment, books and so much more. We continue to provide menstrual supplies, mother and baby supplies, mobility aids and more. We continue with initiatives that are aimed at reconciliation such as Hockey Cares, educational retreats and much more, all possible because of you.

From the bottom of our heart, we thank you. Your voice is heard through your giving!

Join us for our upcoming event "Paint Night with REC (Between Worlds: Mixed Media Night)" on Friday Nov 18, 2022 from 5:30-7:30pm at 252 Bloor Street, 12th Floor, Room 12-252 (AIR Space).

Art supplies will be provided.

If you are interested please register via link in bio!

Join us for our upcoming event "Hiking with a Purpose" on Saturday, Oct 29, 2022 from 10am to 12pm at the Sunnybrook Park!

Registration link in our bio.

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--- We will meet at the Sunnybrook Park Entrance: 1132 Leslie Street at 10:00am. Remember to bring your own water bottle. Some snacks will be provided during or after the hike!

--- In the case that the weather forecast shows a high chance of rain for Saturday, October 29, we will send out an email to all the participants and move the event to Sunday, October 30, same time and location.

--- Our hiking event on Oct 29 has a noble purpose. To support the Northern Indigenous communities in Canada, we are requesting you to donate any amount of money ($1 - $20) that will be given to the TrueNorthAid, a Canadian registered charity. We will donate the collected money to their ‘Supplies to Thrive program’ which aims to provide cost of shipping of essential goods that are not easily accessible and affordable by First Nations communities.
Two ways to donate your money:
1. Donate on the day of our event to one of our Committee Members (wearing a REC Tshirt). Please bring the exact amount, as change will not be provided. OR
2. E-transfer your amount to [email protected]

--- Looking forward to seeing you all at this event!

We are currently recruiting members for our 2022-2023 executive team ‼️

REC is committed to social justice and community building for racialized graduate students.

Positions available:
• Vice-Chair
• Director of Finance
• Co-Director of Events and Accessibility

Application link is in our bio!

A big thank you to all who attended our picnic today 🤩 if you weren't able to attend, don't worry! We have a lot more events in the upcoming year. Stay tuned ✨

Welcome back to another school year!
We are hosting our first event of the year "Welcome Picnic with REC" on Sunday, September 18, at 1PM at Christie Pits Park (in collaboration with ). Sign up via the link in our bio!

📢 We are excited to announce that it’s time to establish a new UTGSU's Race and Ethnicity Caucus Executive team! Apply by Monday, July 18, 2022 via link in our bio.

REC is committed to social justice, community building, and healing for self-identified racialized and/or graduate students of colour at the intersections of gender, ability, age, class, religion, and sexuality. We are seeking individuals who embody REC’s values and will contribute meaningfully to REC’s mission of advocating for racialized graduate students and helping to create a more inclusive environment at U of T. We’re really looking forward to the upcoming year, and highly encourage anyone interested and with similar passions to REC to apply!

We have a variety of positions available - please see the Google Form (link in bio) to find out more about each role!

Eligibility Criteria:
• Candidates must be a registered University of Toronto graduate student.
• Must submit application form (including 200 word statement of interest and CV)

If you are interested in applying, here are some important dates to consider:
• July 18th: Google Form Application due
• July 19-29th: Top candidate interviews

Please read the Google Form closely as it contains other important information regarding the application process.

We look forward to getting to know our community better through our election process, and establishing next year’s team!

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions :)

We ( Race and Ethnicity Caucus) are giving out FREE MEALS on Thursday, April 27th from 6pm - 7:30pm at the Innis College Cafe (22 Sussex Avenue).

Take a break from studying and come pick up a free meal while supplies last!

We are also giving out four $100 GIFT CARDS to Shopper's, Indigo, or Loblaws!

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After another hard year, UTGSU’s Race and Ethnicity Caucus (REC) wants to end the school year with a Pop Up with great food to support you in the final days of the semester, when many of us are hard at work preparing for final exams and assignments. We will be offering full meals (should we describe the type of food?) for students to enjoy without having to worry about cooking!!

REC continues to recognize the importance of community building and fostering connections among racialized graduate students, and we hope that you will join us on Thursday, April 28th from 6pm - 7:30pm to meet the current Executive team, enjoy some great food, and make new friends. The Pop Up is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested to talk to the current REC Executive team about potential roles and opportunities coming up for next year.

Join us for a peer-facilitated discussion about "Race and Love" on February 10th at 6pm on Zoom! Register via link in bio 🌹.

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It’s February and love is in the air – that’s right – love and race.
How does race impact your views of love? How does race impact your experience of dating, both inter-racial and intra-racial dating? Does race impact your perspective on not only whom you love but how? From Miscegenation laws to pop-culture, we will be exploring a wide range of factors that contribute to race, sexuality, and love (romantic and non-romantic).
What else are you curious about? What stories or insights do you want to share? Let’s learn from each other. Join us on Thursday, February 10th, 2022 at 6pm-7:30pm to kick off a discussion on Race and Love. This is something you don’t want to miss and we hope to see you there!!

Check out the speaker series by . The first event is on January 24th at 6pm. Register here: bit.ly/POLICEFREE

Come join the UTGSU's Race and Ethnicity Caucus for a fun Movie Night!

During a time where it is more important than ever to connect with each other and build community, REC is hosting a movie showing! We will be playing “14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible,” which is about a fearless Nepali mountaineer named Nirmal Purja, who embarks on a seemingly impossible quest to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks in seven months. Join us on January 26 at 6pm (on Zoom) for a fun way to meet new people, enjoy some movie snacks, and be entertained with an inspiring true story!