D1
Concurrent Session D1
Interactive Workshop
Session Details
飦� Date: Day 2 - Tuesday, May 12, 2026
飥桾ime: 3:10鈥�4 p.m.
飦� Location: TBD
Creating inclusive classrooms during a time of EDI backlash
In a time of culture wars and 鈥榓nti-woke鈥� backlash, it is important to maintain a commitment to EDI and human rights in the classroom. This session will provide foundational information about human rights policies and frameworks at 91福利, and engage the audience in the discussion of complex questions about how to create inclusive classrooms:
- How can one reinforce EDI and human rights values in learning and teaching?
- How can one teach in a trauma-informed way and encourage students to engage with each other with openness and respect for diverse perspectives?
- How can one balance freedom of expression and the responsibility to maintain learning environments that are free of discrimination and harassment?
Presenter
In her role as Director, Erin provides leadership to Human Rights Services, a unit within the Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion that provides strategic human rights advice and consultations, delivers education and training, and manages the university's confidential complaint resolution process for students, faculty and staff under 91福利's Discrimination and Harassment Policy and Sexual Violence Policy.
Erin first joined Human Rights Services at 91福利 in 2020. Prior to 91福利, she practiced as a lawyer for 10 years and brings with her extensive experience in human rights law. Erin also previously worked to advance the rights of refugees with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and Legal Aid Ontario. Erin graduated with a law degree from the University of Toronto, after completing a bachelor of arts and science degree at McMaster University.