2022: The Agnes Etherington Art Centre
The Agnes is a leader in cultural change that deepens relationships with Indigenous and racialized persons, witnessed through the incredible outdoor installations and ground-breaking exhibitions by a diverse range of artists. The outstanding efforts by Curator, Emilie Chhangur, of bringing in Artists who accelerate the impact of the gallery’s vision and mission taking The Agnes into a different direction and bringing The Agnes into the 21st century.
Background and Eligibility
The Queen's Human Rights Initiative Award is given annually in recognition of initiatives that have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of equality and human rights at Queen's University.
Nominations for the Queen's Human Rights Initiative Award will be considered on the basis of four criteria:
- The originality of the initiative
- Its positive impact on the University Community,
- its sustainability and;
- how it has encouraged partnerships/cooperation among community constituents.
2019: Edward Thomas, Mala Joneja, and Richard Reznickhe
With a passion for social justice, and notable skill as a journalist and researcher, Edward Thomas, on his own initiative, led an investigation into the true story behind the 20th century ban of black medical students at Queen’s. The disturbing facts he unearthed further fueled his resolve to seek recognition and recourse for the individuals and families affected by this blatant act of racism. Displaying courageous leadership, Richard Reznick acted expeditiously to redress historical wrongs by establishing the Commission and setting an outstanding example of what is possible when community members, researchers and institutional leaders resolve to tackle the complexities of oppression, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Mala Joneja who has taken a strong leadership role on the Commission, has been instrumental in developing several initiatives, including a mentorship program for black medical students. She has also guided the planning, design and installation of a plinth which will serve as a permanent marker of the historic ban and ensure that the legacy of the affected students is never forgotten.
2018 Alana Butler
2017 Tricia Baldwin
2016 Diane Kelly / Hafizur Rahman (Lifetime Achievement Award in Human Rights)
2015 Kahswentha Indigenous Knowledge Initiative (KIKI)
2014 African & Caribbean Students Association
2013 CFRC - Queen's Campus Radio Station
2012 Anti Stigma Workshops in Residence, HCDS Peer Educators, AMS Social Issues Commission,Residence Life
2011 EQUIP Queerientation
2002 Peer education program on sexual assault, Residence Life Office
2010 Queen's Heath and Human Rights Conference, HHRC Team, Queen's School of Medicine
2009 QUIC English Language Group
2008 Campaign for a Hate-free campus, Queen's University Muslim Students Association
2007 Four Directions Indigenous Centre
2005 Accessibility Queen's
2004 Reelout Queer Festival Services
2003 Educational outreach program, HIV/AIDS Regional Services
2002 Peer education program on sexual assault, Residence Life Office