This episode is all about expanding our understanding of the importance of mental health, breaking down stigmas, and learning from each other’s coping strategies.

Resources: 

Welcome to Episode 3 of Road to Equity! In this episode, we interview Dr. Shilpa Dogra, Health Sciences Faculty member at Ontario Tech University and Chair of the Age-Friendly University Committee. 

This episode is all about expanding our understanding of ageism and considering ways to help older adults feel comfortable visiting the campus. 

At Ontario Tech there are many ways to get involved:

Welcome to Episode 2 of Road to Equity! On this episode, we’re shaking things up with Raina taking the lead on interviewing Jade and Liyah, along with Breanne Mcalpin, previous executive of the Caribbean Student Association and Kiara Ysabelle Dasig, current vice president of the Filipino Student Association. If you didn’t know, Jade is also the president of the Filipino Student Association and Liyah is the president of the Caribbean Student Association.

This episode is all about celebrating culture and how as student leaders, each of the panelists takes the lead in their respective groups to create safe spaces for other students on campus.

At Ontario Tech, there are many identity-based student groups to get involved in. The associations mentioned today can be found below:

For all other student clubs and groups, check out www.otsu.ca

Welcome to Season 3 of Road to Equity! Our hosts Jade Santos, Raina Hubley and Liyah West-Fernandez sit down with Akeisha Lari, the Student Development Specialist - Equity Programs within the office of Student Engagement and Equity in Student Life. Our first episode, The Meaning of Equity and Diversity discusses the importance of equity within the campus community and what the term equity means. This episode goes into detail about our hosts’ and Akeisha’s experiences surrounding equity and what resources around campus spread further awareness of equity-related topics.

For further information about Student Life resources head to ontariotechu.ca/equity.

To sign up for RISE and other workshops, visit the Student Life Portal.

In this episode of Road to Equity, the team discusses Water Rights in Canada with a focus on Indigenous communities. Topics explored include Environmental Racism, Water Quality, Boil Water Advisory, Nestle’s Impacts and Calls to Action for all Canadians.

For further information, visit the Indigenous Education and Cultural Services for events and workshops alongside RISE: First Peoples.

Additional resources: 

In this episode of Road to Equity, our hosts Angelique and Nora ask some of our Ontario Tech students about the impact COVID-19 has had on their lives and mental health. In this discussion, students share their experiences and shed some helpful tips on how they are adjusting to this new normal. Towards the end, listeners will hear from Student Mental Health Services about supports and services that are available to students currently studying at Ontario Tech. 

The pandemic has affected us all and listening to this episode may bring up feelings that you may wish to consider speaking to someone about. 

For additional support and resources, please contact [email protected]. 

Road to Equity is back for the 2021-22 school year. This year's podcast team includes Amanda Wiseman, Angelique Dack, Binderiya Zayat, Nora Findakly, Rhea Bali, and Shelby Ravary. 

In this episode of Road to Equity, Ontario Tech student Amanda Wiseman sits down with Laura Beaulne-Stuebing, a journalist for University Affairs. The two discuss the toppling of the Egerton Ryerson statue, what it means for Indigenous reconciliation, and things we as students can do to help.

For further information about Student Life resources head to ontariotechu.ca/equity. To sign up for RISE and other Workshops, Ontario Tech University Students can sign up through the Student Life Portal.

In this episode of Road to Equity, mechanical engineering student and this episode's host Rachel Lynds discuss equity in the workplace with Nermin Abdulla. Nermin is a learning programs manager in higher education in the UK and a friend of the Ontario Tech community. The two discuss equitable practices in the workplace, creating safe spaces, and the important conversations that need to be had. 

For further information about Student Life resources head to ontariotechu.ca/equity.

To sign up for RISE and other Workshops, Ontario Tech University Students can sign up through the Student Life Portal.

What is food insecurity? What does it mean to an Ontario Tech student? Host Mitchel Ng and Health Equity Advocate Angelique Dack talk about health equity advocates, fridges and bathrooms on campus (not in the same place), food banks, and more! 

For further information about Student Life resources head to ontariotechu.ca/equity.

To sign up for RISE and other Workshops, Ontario Tech University Students can sign up through the Student Life Portal.

Sexual Violence Educator Tyler Creces and Host Mitchell Ng discuss 16 Days of Activism in our campus community. Alongside Durham College, Ontario Tech is participating in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. In this episode, we learn what the 16 Days are all about, how gender-based violence presents itself in our campus community, and what we can do to take action. 

Find the full schedule of events at ontariotechu.ca/16days, and add the 16 Days to your calendar: Add to Calendar. Keep up to date on social media by following @YesMeansYesAtDC and @otstudentlife on Instagram. 

For further information about Student Life resources head to ontariotechu.ca/equity.

To sign up for RISE and other Workshops, Ontario Tech University Students can sign up through the Student Life Portal.