Understanding anti-Asian racism: Conversations and strategies for change in higher education

Event objectives:

• Deepen awareness of various manifestations of anti-Asian racism experienced by Asian and Asian Canadian communities, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic;
• Understand and discuss the impact of pervasive myths and/or stereotypes such as the “model minority myth”, experienced by Asian communities, and the relationship with intersecting systems of discrimination;
• Explore and share strategies to advance EDI and antiracism systems change work to address anti-Asian racism within higher education.

Opening remarks:

Vikram Chadalawada (he/him)
Assistant Director, Student Information Systems
Governor and Chair, University Affairs Board – Governing Council
Co-Chair, Anti-Asian Racism Working Group
University of Toronto

Introduction of keynote speaker:

Reshma Dhrodia MA, MSW, RSW (she/her)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Director, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto

Keynote presentation:

Keynote speaker

Dr. Henry Yu (he/him)
Associate Professor, Department of History, University of British Columbia

Moderator

Professor Carol Chin (she/her)
Principal, Woodsworth College
Associate Professor, Department of History
Co-Chair, Anti-Asian Racism Working Group
University of Toronto

Additional information

• Format: Keynote presentation followed by a moderated Q & A.
• Platform: Virtual – Zoom Platform. Accessibility information for Zoom. Live captioning will be available to all participants during the event.
• Audience: Faculty, Staff, Students and External Community
• Cost: Free

Registration

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