IMPORTANT UPDATE: This event has been postponed until further notice. 

In honour of  the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2025

How do we think—or rethink—humanity in the face of racial discrimination? What does it mean to be and feel human, to embody humanity within and beyond the academy? This event illuminates a poetic understanding of humanity, one that both addresses and undresses various forms of intersectional inequity, particularly racial injustice, within the academy and community. Bring a poem, a picture, a song, or just an open heart as we explore, through creative collaboration, what it means to live in a neoliberal world.

Curated by:

Paul Akpomuje, Poet, Critical Migration Scholar and Doctoral Candidate, Queen's University

Stephanie Simpson, Vice-Principal (Culture, Equity, and Inclusion), Queen's University

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Event Postponed - We look forward to rescheduling this event when members of our community can fully engage. We appreciate your understanding and support. New date TBD.

The first paragraph of a grant proposal plays an important role in engaging reviewers and setting the tone for the entire application. This presentation provides a guide on how generative AI (genAI) can be utilized to craft opening paragraphs using writing heuristics. In the workshop, we will discuss current Tri-Agency policies on the use of genAI in grant writing, emphasizing the responsibility of applicants to confirm accuracy, proper attribution, and ethical AI use. Through a practical example, we will demonstrate how researchers can use genAI as a supportive assistant to refine ideas, generate drafts, and enhance clarity while maintaining academic integrity. Participants will gain insights into refining AI-generated text and integrating visualization techniques, with the aim of making their proposals stand out in competitive grant reviews. The session concludes with key takeaways on responsible AI use in grant writing and research communication.
Note: genAI was used in editing this abstract (LLM: chatGPT 4o, Feb, 2025) 

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Join us for a special event dedicated to exploring neuro-affirming approaches in a fun and interactive setting. In collaboration with Limestone District School Board and Queen’s Faculty of Education, this event will explore the concept of neurodiversity and neuro-affirming practices in education.

There will be sessions from:
- A Neurodivergent Panel
-Dr. Patty Douglas (Chair in Student Success and Wellness, Queen’s University)
-LDSB Special Education Coordinators

This event is on April 3rd starting at 5:00pm at Limestone District School Board Educational Services Building (164 Van Order Dr Kingston, ON K7M 1C1).

In planning, we have considered sensory needs and tried to minimize sensory overload. We are encouraging flexibility in learning and value difference. All forms of communication are valued here.

We will have a sensory friendly space, wheelchair accessibility, and closed captioning. Although we have tried our best to ensure accessibility, we have also included an accessibility considerations section in this registration.

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As a part of the SSHRC funded, Evaluation Capacity Network's ongoing efforts towards embedding Indigenous knowledge into the Canadian evaluation landscape, Drs. Searle, Tremblay and Gokiert invite you to join us for the continuation of our six-part "Widening Our Worldview" webinar series which started with our first learning session "Cultivating Safe Spaces" in November 2024. Led by our Decolonial Evaluation Learning (DEL) team with Cheryl Lee-Yow, Aaliyah Jafarian- Oshtbin and Abi Gallimore, guided by Indigenous evaluation experts, participants will learn about a variety of the underpinnings that inform Indigenous evaluation practices and how to incorporate Indigenous practices into their programming. Our upcoming two sessions are as follows:

• Session 2: Indigenous-Informed Logic Models/Theories of Change with Andrea Johnston (March 26, 2025 from 2:00-3:00pm EST)

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As a part of the SSHRC funded, Evaluation Capacity Network's ongoing efforts towards embedding Indigenous knowledge into the Canadian evaluation landscape, Drs. Searle, Tremblay and Gokiert invite you to join us for the continuation of our six-part "Widening Our Worldview" webinar series which started with our first learning session "Cultivating Safe Spaces" in November 2024. Led by our Decolonial Evaluation Learning (DEL) team with Cheryl Lee-Yow, Aaliyah Jafarian- Oshtbin and Abi Gallimore, guided by Indigenous evaluation experts, participants will learn about a variety of the underpinnings that inform Indigenous evaluation practices and how to incorporate Indigenous practices into their programming. Our upcoming two sessions are as follows:

• Session 1: Co-Creation of Evaluation Plans with Gladys Rowe (March 5, 2025 from 2:00-3:00pm EST)
• Session 2: Indigenous-Informed Logic Models/Theories of Change with Andrea Johnston (March 26, 2025 from 2:00-3:00pm EST)

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