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Road to Equity

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by Ontario Tech Student Life

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A student-made podcast exploring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Ontario Tech community. Each episode features a member of the Ontario Tech community discussing various Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) topics. Hear stories from your fellow Ridgebacks about their experiences and perspective on different topics such as trans-inclusion, gender equality, religion, visible minorities, equity in the workplace, and so much more. This year's podcast team includes Raina Hubley, Jade Santos, and Liyah West-Fernandez. Don' forget to subscrube to stay in the loop about upcoming episodes!

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May 4, 2023

Season 3 Episode 4 - Growing Together: Mental Health and Wellness

Welcome to the final episode of Road to Equity Season 3! In this episode, we interview each other. Please join your co-hosts Jade, Liyah, and Raina, as we navigate our mental health during the exam season. 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: <ul> <li>Campus Health Centre: 905.721.3037 | healthcare@ontariotechu.ca </li> <li>Campus Security: 905.721.8668 ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211 | security@dc-ot.ca </li> <li>Career Centre: 905.721.8668 ext. 3824 | careercentre@ontariotechu.ca </li> <li>Student Engagement and Equity: 905.721.8668 ext. 3837 | equity@ontariotechu.ca </li> <li>Indigenous Education and Cultural Services: 905.721.8668 ext. 6793 indigenous@ontariotechu.ca </li> <li>Student Accessibility Services: 905.721.3266 | studentaccessibility@ontariotechu.ca </li> <li>Student Learning Centre: 905.721.8668 ext. 6578 | studentlearning@ontariotechu.ca </li> <li>Student Mental Health Services: 905.721.3392 | studentlifeline@ontariotechu.ca </li> <li>On-campus residences: 905.728.8700 ext. 8960 | louise.styles@durhamcollege.ca </li> <li>Ontario Tech Student Union: <a href="http://www.otsu.ca">www.otsu.ca</a> </li> <li><a href="https://studentlife.ontariotechu.ca/current-students/health-and-wellness/mental-health-services/resources-and-self-help/helpful-links.php">Online mental health resources from SMHS </a> </li> <ul> <li><a href="https://studentlife.ontariotechu.ca/current-students/health-and-wellness/mental-health-services/groups-and-initiatives/events.php">Workshops and events </a> </li> <li><a href="https://studentlife.ontariotechu.ca/current-students/health-and-wellness/mental-health-services/groups-and-initiatives/mental-health-peer-mentors/index.php">Mental health peer mentors</a> </li> <li><a href="https://studentlife.ontariotechu.ca/current-students/health-and-wellness/mental-health-services/therapy-and-specialized-supports/index.php">Therapy and special support services</a> </li> </ul> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="https://studentlife.ontariotechu.ca/current-students/health-and-wellness/mental-health-services/groups-and-initiatives/campus-connected.php">Campus Connected</a> </li> </ul>

March 28, 2023

Season 3 Episode 3 - Understanding Ageism

Welcome to Episode 3 of Road to Equity! In this episode, we interview Dr. <a href="mailto:Shilpa.Dogra@ontariotechu.ca">Shilpa Dogra</a>, 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: <ul> <li>Adopt a grant student - if interested please contact <a href="mailto:agefriendly@ontariotechu.ca">agefriendly@ontariotechu.ca</a></li> <li>You can sign up for the Age-Friendly newsletter here for future opportunities:<a href="https://ontariotechu.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7cb492d4bb84489ad950138ce&id=75601c6a9f">https://ontariotechu.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7cb492d4bb84489ad950138ce&id=75601c6a9f</a></li> <li>Have a cool skill or want to learn something new? Join the Wisdom Exchange sub-committee with older adults and students: <a href="https://forms.gle/y2PfkyjYctWRCJ6w8">https://forms.gle/y2PfkyjYctWRCJ6w8</a></li> </ul>

February 15, 2023

Season 3 Episode 2 - Celebrating Culture

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: <ul> <li>Caribbean Student Association - Instagram: csa_otu  Email: caribbeanotu@gmail.com</li> <li>Filipino Student Association - Instagram: @ot_fsa; Email: ontariotechu.fsa@gmail.com</li> </ul> For all other student clubs and groups, check out<a href="http://www.otsu.ca/"> </a><a href="http://www.otsu.ca/">www.otsu.ca</a>

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What is Road to Equity?: A student-made podcast exploring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Ontario Tech community. Each episode features a member of the Ontario Tech community discussing various Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) topics. Hear stories from your fellow Ridgebacks about their experiences and perspective on different topics such as trans-inclusion, gender equality, religion, visible minorities, equity in the workplace, and so much more.

This year's podcast team includes Raina Hubley, Jade Santos, and Liyah West-Fernandez. Don' forget to subscrube to stay in the loop about upcoming episodes!
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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