Events
Upcoming Events
May 2024
Diversifying Psychology: 6th Annual Recruitment Event
The 6th annual DPRE will be held on May 8. (PDF file) Register here.
March 2024
International Women's Day
In honor of International Women's Day, we encourage you to explore TMU events such as Networking and Connecting: An International Women's Day Gathering (opens in new window) and explore resources with information about women in Psychology:
- APA Women in Psychology Timeline (external link, opens in new window)
- To learn more about women in psychology, past and present, visit https://feministvoices.com (external link, opens in new window)
- (PDF file) Executive summary of CPA’s panel on MMIWG (opens in new window)
February 2024
Black History Month
In honour of Black History Month, the EDIJ has put together a list of some resources, including articles, videos, and events. We encourage students, staff, and faculty to take some time to explore the resources and identify ways to help tackle anti-Black racism.
- The Black Psychology section of the CPA reviews organizations that work to tackle anti-Black racism and stigma, provide culturally appropriate mental health services, and do research on these topics. Learn more here (external link) .
- Celebrating African American Psychologists for Black History Month (external link) | CIIS - This is a list of some of the most well-known Black psychologists who have made outstanding contributions to the field.
- Black History in Canada | The Canadian Encyclopedia (external link) : This is a collection of articles on Black history in Canada, including galleries, biographies of important people, and Heritage Minutes videos.
- Black History | The Canadian Encyclopedia (external link) : This is a photographic timeline of Black history in Canada.
- Black History in Canada - YouTube (external link) : This is a YouTube channel dedicated to Black History in Canada. All videos are educational and are under 5 minutes, mostly focusing on important Black Canadians who made significant cultural, social, or political contributions.
- Black History: Facts, People & Month | HISTORY (external link) : A rich collection of Black history content in the American context, with a large array of well-researched articles and short videos on a variety of topics, such as the Civil Rights movement, Jim Crow, and a survey of Black artists, politicians, and inventors.
- Origins of Black History Month (youtube.com) (external link) : An informative 5-minute YouTube video on the origins of Black History Month.
- TMU Event: Black In Policy: Celebrating Excellence and Addressing Challenges: Celebrate Black History Month with the Dais at TMU. The second annual Black In Policy event will celebrate the excellence and progress made by Black leaders navigating the complexities of creating and influencing public policies. Hear from Black public policy leaders, grab a bite, and make new connections. Event details: Tuesday, February 27, 2024; 6-8pm; The Dais, 20 Dundas St. W, 9th Floor | Hybrid; Free; Register Here (external link) .
- City of Toronto Events: Several events are happening in Toronto. You can learn more here (external link) .
June 2022
National Access Awareness Week (NAAW)
NAAW began in 1988. It inspired Rick Hansen's Man in Motion World Tour. NAAW is a time to celebrate the contributions of those with disabilities and raise awareness about the importance of accessibility and inclusion.
You can learn more here: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/campaigns/national-accessability-week.html (external link)
and here: https://www.rickhansen.com/get-involved/national-accessability-week (external link)
June is National Indigenous History Month
Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada (June 21)
You can learn more about Indigenous Peoples and cultures in Canada here: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1466616436543/1534874922512 (external link) and here: https://ccdi.ca/indigenous-history-month (external link)
CBC also has a good selection of documentaries where you can learn more about Indigenous cultures: https://gem.cbc.ca/documentaries (external link)
You can also follow: https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous (external link)
Pride Month
To learn more about the history of Pride in Canada, including a timeline, visit: https://www.queerevents.ca/canada/pride/history (external link)
You can also visit: https://www.history.com/pride (external link)
You can learn more about Pride events happening in Toronto this month here: https://www.pridetoronto.com/ (external link)
Webinar on Indigenous Evaluation Methodologies (June 10)
June 10, 11am to 12:30pm (Eastern)
Objectives:
- Describe Indigenous Methodology and Indigenous Evaluation Methodology
- Learn about relevant theories that inform Indigenous evaluation research
- Understand the importance of relationships and collaboration in Indigenous research
- Learn about different tools (methods) that can be used within an Indigenous Evaluation Methodology lens
March 2022
Celebrating International Women's Day
Celebrate International Women's Day (March 8, 2022) by learning more about women who have contributed to Psychology. https://feministvoices.com/ (external link) presents the oral histories of over 100 figures. The oral histories project features women past and present.
February 2022
Celebrating Black History Month
Dr. WADE NOBLES is a Professor Emeritus of Africana Studies and Black Psychology at SFSU. He was a founding member of the Association of Black Psychology and the Institute for Advanced Study of Black Family, Life, and Culture. Learn more here: https://www.drwadenobles.com/ (external link)
Dr. RUTH WINIFRED HOWARD was the first African American woman in the U.S. to earn a PhD in psychology. She received a PhD from the University of Minnesota in 1934. As a clinical psychologist she worked in social work and nursing: https://www.apadivisions.org/division-35/about/heritage/ruth-howard-biography (external link)
Dr. CARLTON GOODLETT was the first Black person to study psychology at UC Berkeley. After earning his PhD he taught at West Virginia State College for 2 years before pursuing a medical degree. He was also an activist, writer, and publisher. https://www.apa.org/pi/oema/resources/ethnicity-health/psychologists/carlton-goodlett (external link)
Dr. ALBERTA BANNER TURNER received PhD in psychology from Ohio State University in 1935. In various roles, she was instrumental in juvenile rehabilitation and treatment starting in the 1940s. https://www.apa.org/pi/oema/resources/ethnicity-health/psychologists/turner (external link)