The goal of the Conference
To advance awareness and discussion around equity, inclusion, and human rights within and beyond the university community, centering the ways we can all participate in creating and sustaining positive change for all.
The format
This year’s conference is a free, one-day event. It comprises a virtual panel discussion (12:00-1:30PM AST), in-person film screening (3:00-4:30PM AST), followed by a virtual keynote speaker (7:00-8:30PM AST).
Our contributors
Panelists: Dr. Ornella Nzindukiyimana, Matt Smith, Abbi Gaudry and Fawn Logan-Young, Richard Peter
Keynote: Dr.Ivan Joseph
Moderators: Dr. Barb Hamilton-Hinch & Dr. Theresa Rajack-Talley
The 2024 conference Theme
In the wake of Dalhousie signing Recreation Nova Scotia’s Anti-Racism Charter – the first university to do so – this year’s theme seeks to promote awareness and action for racial equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility across the field of sport and recreation.
Through open and engaged dialogue, the conference encourages attendees to critically reflect, connect and celebrate the work that academics, athletes, coaches and communities are undertaking to mobilize for change-making.
The Conference’s theme also reflects Dalhousie’s commitment to the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Flourishing in Universities and Colleges which we signed in 2021.
Attendee registration
Registration will open Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. AST
Once registration is open, use the Eventbrite links below to secure your spot in each of our 3 events.
Previous conference themes
- The Role of Curriculum in Combating Racism (2023)
- Learning from the Past to Build for the From Community to Campus: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Social Justice (2021)
- Future: Challenging Discrimination from the Global to Local (2020)