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Is Reconciliation dead? Ethical and Respectful Engagement with Indigenous Communities
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Online
Campus: UTSC

This event is part of The BRIDGE Indigenous Enterprises and Social Finance workshop series.

Is Reconciliation dead? Examining the truth in "Truth and Reconciliation" in the context of ethical and respectful engagement with Indigenous communities  

Facilitators:
    Kelly Crawford, Anishinaabe-kwe from M'Chigeeng First Nation on Mnidoo Munising, Assistant Director, Indigenous Initiatives | University of Toronto Scarborough Helen Bobiwash, Anishinaabe-kwe, Independent Accountant, FCPA,FCMA, CAFM

Some Indigenous youth are claiming Reconciliation is dead, after conflict with the RCMP and the Canadian state. Join us for this interactive session as we explore the answers to the following: 

    How do we put Truth before Reconciliation?  What does it mean to live and work on Indigenous land?   What actions can you take in your work and life to build respectful relationships?   How do I engaging in business with Indigenous communities ethically and respectfully?   
Shut Up and Write (Weekly Winter sessions)
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2021
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Online

Having trouble with finding the time and motivation to write? Shut Up and Write is a chance for academic writers within the UofT community to write productively in a communal setting.

The drop-in sessions will follow the Pomodoro technique where there will be a sequence of short sprints of writing with a few breaks in between.

Bring your work (laptop or paper) and we'll help you with your productivity!

WHO: Current U of T undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students are all welcome

WHEN:  Thurs Mar 11, 10:30AM-12:30PM

WHERE: via BbCollaborate - webinar link will be emailed separately to registrants

HOW: Registration is required (click button below)

There is no cost for attending. Please sign in 10-15 mins early to ensure a smooth start to the session.

Questions? Email kieran.mcgarry[at]mail.utoronto.ca

Hosted by: Gerstein Science Information Centre

The breakdown for the writing session is as follows:

10:15-10:30: Log in to Zoom

10:30: Intros & writing goals for the session

10:35: start writing (30mins)

11:05: break!

11:10: resume writing (30mins)

11:40: break!

11:45: resume writing (30mins)

12:15: break & social

12:30: end

Introduction to SPSS
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2021
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Online

This workshop provides an introduction to using SPSS to perform common data management and basic statistical analysis tasks. Participants will learn to import spreadsheets, manage and edit data, create charts and other visualizations, and run descriptive statistical tests. Note: this workshop will not cover advanced statistical concepts, but participants will be provided with suggested resources for additional skills development.

Literature Synthesis Part 3: Using COVIDENCE for Literature Screening
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2021
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Online
Campus: UTM

Once you have conducted your database searches and have an archive of records, you need to screen and appraise them. This session introduces you to COVIDENCE, a software solution available at UofT that simplifies this daunting process. After attending this session, you will be able to start working with COVIDENCE to expedite the screening and data extraction for your literature synthesis project.

Learning outcomes:

    make a COVIDENCE account; navigate the interface to upload your literature records and set up the screening; practice creating forms based on inclusion – exclusion criteria, setting up risk of bias assessments, and extracting data
Shut Up and Write (Weekly Winter sessions) Innis Edition
Date: Friday, March 12, 2021
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Online

Having trouble with finding the time and motivation to write? 
Need a jumpstart to focus on writing for your assignment, screenplay, short story, cover letter, or grant application? 

 

Shut Up and Write is a chance for academic and creative writers within the UofT community to write productively in a communal setting.

The drop-in sessions will follow the Pomodoro technique where there will be a sequence of short sprints of writing with a few breaks in between.

Bring your work (laptop or paper) and we'll help you with your productivity! 

 

WHO: Current U of T undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students are all welcome (faculty and staff too!)

WHEN:  Friday Jan 29, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST 

WHERE: via BbCollaborate - webinar link will be emailed separately to registrants

HOW: Registration is required (click button below) and closes 1 hour before session begins.

There is no cost for attending. Please sign in 10-15 mins early to ensure a smooth start to the session.

 

Questions? Email library.innis@utoronto.ca

Hosted by: Innis College Library

The breakdown for the writing session is as follows (in Eastern Standard Time):

11:45 AM -12 PM: Log in to Bb Collaborate (link emailed to attendees)

12:00 PM: Intros & writing goals for the session

12:05 PM: Start writing (30 mins)

12:35 PM: Break! (5 mins)

12:40 PM: Resume writing (30 mins)

1:10 PM: Break! (5 mins)

1:15 PM: Resume writing (30mins)

1:45 PM: Break & social

2:00 PM: End

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