George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Human Rights Services
The Office of Anti-Racism, Equity and Human Rights Services team strives to acknowledge, promote, appreciate and value the presence of varied experiences or qualities within individuals or groups.
We want to recognize, and aim to reconcile, historic and systemic barriers through advising and educating, and by facilitating a fair and equitable complaints resolution process.
Our advisors, and the team as a whole, cover a variety of areas and issues that impact the George Brown community, both on and off campus including human rights, discrimination, harassment, consent, sexual violence, accessibility, anti-racism, anti-Black racism, inclusion, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, equity and more.
How can Human Rights Advisors help?
As advisors at George Brown, we:
- Advise and provide referrals for students and employees in need.
- Raise awareness and educate about prevention activities.
- Facilitate the complaint resolution process.
- Engage in community partnerships & consultation.
- Educate the George Brown community about the college's Human Rights, Discrimination & Harassment Policy.
Education & Training
We offer workshops to:
- Educate about discrimination in the workplace for students entering a work placement or permanent employment.
- Train employees and students of the college to understand their obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code and best practices to recognize and address discrimination.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns or you would like to schedule an intake appointment, you can reach us by email at diversity@georgebrown.ca or leave a voicemail at 416-415-2000 ext. 4609 or 5385.
Office Locations
Casa Loma Campus: 160 Kendal Avenue, Room C221B
St. James Campus: 200 King Street East, Room 264D
Waterfront Campus: 51 Dockside Drive, Room 230
Acknowledgement of Traditional Land: We would like to acknowledge that George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the land of other Indigenous Peoples that lived here over time.