Webday Wednesday - Supporting Inclusivity in Architecture

Supporting Inclusiveness in Architecture
Date: March 11, 2020
Presenter: Amy Norris

SESSION:

Discussions surrounding immigration, gender equity, the prevalence of harassment in and outside of the workplace, and the effects of bias and discrimination are at the forefront of contemporary discourse. How are these issues playing out within the profession of architecture? What tools do we have to identify and assess these differences and what tools can we develop or promote in order to support and transition towards a more inclusive profession?

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the completion of this session, the participant/learner will be able to:

• Participants will gain an understanding of the demographics of their profession, both in their region and nationally.
• Participants will understand the benefits of inclusiveness for the profession and the current obstacles for underrepresented groups.
• Participants will be introduced to initiatives by regulators and independent groups across Canada and internationally to support inclusiveness in the profession.
• Participants will be introduced to tools and approaches that promote inclusion for individuals and practices.

Continuing education learning hours: 1 credit

Amy Norris MRAIC, OAA

Architect, Diamond Schmitt Architects

Amy Norris an Architect with Diamond Schmitt Architects in Toronto. She received her Master of Architecture degree from the University of Toronto after completing graduate and undergraduate degrees in Applied Mathematics. Amy has worked on a variety of project types, including academic, residential, religious and performing arts, with a focus on the adaptive reuse and conservation of heritage buildings. Amy is an active advocate for underrepresented groups within the profession: she was a founding member of the RAIC Emerging Practitioners Committee and an original member of the OAA Interns Committee, which focus on supporting and strengthening the voice of students, Intern Architects and newly Licensed Architects in Ontario and across Canada.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, March 9 at 5:00 p.m. ET

WEBINAR REGISTRATION FEE:
$50 for RAIC members, plus applicable taxes.
$75 for non-members, plus applicable taxes.

SCHEDULE: The Webinar will take place on Wednesday, March 11 at 1 p.m. ET in English.
The Canada-wide schedule by time zone is:

More information, including online access instructions and a PDF copy of the slides will be sent to you by email on the Tuesday prior to the Webday webinar. 

*Purchase of webinars and events are non-transferable.