Social Justice Hub

• How Change Happens: Power & Forms of Community Work
• "Who Am I to Do This?": Roles in Community Work
• Beginning to Build an Organization: Structuring Leadership

• Turnout and Charting: How to Mobilize People and Keep Them Involved
• You Have to Talk to People: How to Run a 1:1 Meeting
• House Meetings: How to Run an Organizing Meeting with Leaders
• Community Meetings: How to Run an Organizing Meeting with the Community

• What is Direct Action Organizing?
• Your Personal Problems are Collective Issues: Choosing Campaign Goals
• Tactics & The Midwest Academy Strategy Chart
• Increasing People Power: Escalation Plans and Structure Tests
• How to Plan an Action

• Meeting Facilitation
• Conflict Resolution
• Event Planning
• Partner Engagement
• Working in Good Ways with Community

We are located on the University of Manitoba Fort Garry campus which is accessible by bike, bus, and car. Learn more about getting here.

Social Justice Hub is located in the office of Community Engaged Learning (CEL) in room 203, 55 Chancellor’s Circle (formerly known as the FitzGerald Building). It’s a red brick building between UMSU University Centre and Biological Sciences.

From outside - main entrance (requires stairs):

• There are 6 steps at the main entrance to the building (across from Buller Greenhouse). There is no railing, and the front door is not power-operated and not lightweight. If you will need assistance opening the door, please let the program coordinator know and we can arrange for a staff member to meet you. 
• After going through the main doors, there is a small landing. Go up the flight of stairs (6 steps) to the main/second floor. There is a railing on the right side of the stairs and the floors are tile.
• From the top of the stairs on the main/second floor, go straight for several steps and then take your first left. Go down the short hallway.
• We are on the left at the end of the short hallway (room 203).

From tunnels (option for lift/elevator):

Please note: although this route is labelled as wheelchair accessible, it requires opening four sets of doors that are not automated (including the door to the lift). There is also no raised lettering or braille on any of the buttons or signage. If you would like someone from our team to assist with entry into the building, please let us know.

• Enter the main tunnel that connects UMSU University Centre and Buller Building.
• Roughly halfway down the tunnel, there is a connecting tunnel with signs to the Biological Sciences Building, 55 Chancellor’s Circle, and the Science Advising Office; turn here.
• At the end of this tunnel, turn left and use the lift (door width: 30") or stairs (9 steps, railing on both sides).
  • To use the lift, press the button marked “1” (you will need to hold the button until the lift is at your level). Once the lift is at your level and you have pushed the button, you should be able to open the door. 
  • Once inside the lift, press and hold the button marked "2."
    • Please note, the door to the lift on the basement level does not open automatically and the lift does not have raised numbers, braille, or audible floor announcements. 
• Go through the doors at the top of the lift/stairs; these doors are not automated. You are now inside the ICM student lounge in 55 Chancellor’s Circle. The floors throughout the building are tile, and there are several rubberized carpet mats along the route.
• Exit the lounge through the door across the room from where you entered from the tunnels. Turn left and follow the short hallway to the end.
• At the end of the hallway, turn right and go through the double doors (follow the signs pointing to the elevator); these doors are not automated. 
• Go up to the main/second floor using the elevator or stairs (there are 10 steps, a landing, and another 10 steps; there is a railing on both sides).
  • Please note, the elevator does not have raised numbers, braille, or audible floor announcements. 
• Once on the second floor, turn right out of the elevator (or left from the stairs) and go through the set of white double doors with a sign that reads: “you are at 55 Chancellor’s Circle.” These doors are not automated.
• Continue down the hallway and take your first right. Go down the short hallway.
• We are on the left at the end of the short hallway (room 203).

From outside - side entrance (requires stairs)

Please note: this entrance is marked as accessible on the UM Accessible Entrances map, but the chair lift is broken. This is not currently an accessible entrance. 

• Enter through the side door facing the Biological Sciences Building (near the loading dock parking lot). 
• Once inside go up the stairs (10 steps) to the main/second floor. There is a railing on both sides of the stairs. The floors are tile and there is a rubberized carpet mat.
• At the top of the stairs, turn left and go through the set of white double doors that say “you are at 55 Chancellor’s Circle.” These doors are not automated.
• Continue down the hallway and take your first right. Go down the short hallway.
• We are on the left at the end of the short hallway (room 203).

Space

Flooring throughout our space is level. There are tiles throughout, and a rubberized carpet mat at the entrance.

The doorway into our office is 33" wide. 

Washrooms

We have a private, gender-inclusive washroom in our space, but it is not wheelchair accessible (the narrowest point in the bathroom is 27" and there is no grab bar).

There is a single-stall "universal toilet room" down the hall from our office (216 - 55 Chancellor's Circle). The doorways into this bathroom are 33" wide, the height to the sink is 31", and there is a grab bar on the left side of the toilet. The doors and locks are not automated. 

Sensory information

LIGHTING: As much as possible, we try to utilize natural and ambient lighting (rather than the overhead fluorescent lights). 

SCENTS: We typically don't use scented products in our space, but there may occassionally be scents from art products (e.g. hot glue,  markers) and other guests. We ask that staff and visitors please try to avoid fragrances and other strongly scented products. 

Illness prevention

Please do not attend programming or events if you are feeling sick or if you have symptoms.

Masks are encouraged and we usually have extras available, if needed. We try to keep an air filter running throughout the events. 

Comfort items

We currently have several comfort items that are available for use during meetings and events. These are shared on a first-come, first-served basis, unless requested in advance as an accommodation. 

• Weighted blanket (1)
• Therapy/sun lamps (2)
• Heating pad
• Fidgets