"Invited presentations" are relatively short presentations or mini-workshops that I have undertaken as a community service to social work agencies, community organizations or universities etc. For details of major workshops I have undertaken see the "training" section of this site.

Dumbrill, G. C. (2010). The promise of inclusion in child welfare: What does this really mean? Plenary panel at Diversity and inclusion on day conference at Hamilton Children’s Aid Society.

Dumbrill, G. C. (2008, September). The context of the collaborative child welfare model. The Collaborative Child Welfare Roundtable 2008. Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies. Toronto.

Dumbrill, G. C. (2008, April). Dealing with issues of race, racism and other isms in child welfare training. Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies train the trainers workshop, Hamilton. 

Dumbrill, G. C. (2008, April). The importance of anti-oppressive practice, anti-racism and social inclusion in child protection work. Brant Children's Aid Society.   

Dumbrill, G C. (2008, March). Differential response: The future of child welfare. Keynote address at Differential Response in Action Symposium. Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services.

Dumbrill, G. C., & Soderquist, M. (2008, February). Our calling to pursue racial justice. A presentation at the Hamilton True City Conference.

Lo, W., Yoryor, I., Marr, M., & Dumbrill, G. C. (2008, February). Seeking social justice through giving voice to those on the margins. A presentation at the Hamilton True City Conference.

Dumbrill, G. C., (2007, December). How can multidisciplinary health teams meet the needs of racially and culturally diverse populations? Bloorview Kids Rehab Hospital.

Dumbrill, G. C., (2007, November). The Fundamentals of an Inclusive Commuity: Looking through the Lens of Anti-Racism. A presentation to the McMaster Peer Conduct Review Board.

Dumbrill, G. C., (2007, November). Anti-racism: A key to an inclusive student community. A presentation to McMaster Student Union members.

Dumbrill, G. C., (2007, August). A Diversity Worker’s Guide to an Inclusive Community: Looking through the Lens of Anti-Racism. A presentation to McMaster Student Union diversity workers.

Dumbrill, G. C., (2007, August). The Fundamentals of an Inclusive Commuity: Looking through the Lens of Anti-Racism. A presentation to McMaster Student Union managers.

Dumbrill, G. C. (2007, May). Ant-Racism. Faculty professional development event at McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Hamilton.

Dumbrill, G. C., (2007, March). International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Issues in Delivering Multidisciplinary Mental Health Services across Racial and Cultural "Difference."  Schizophrenia Service Rounds at St. Joseph's Centre for Mountain Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario (abstract).

Dumbrill, G. C., (2007, March). Social Workers Making a Difference: Issues of Race and Culture in Health Care. A Social Work Week 2007 Presentation to Social Workers of St. Peter’s Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences & St. Joseph’s Hospital, Ontario.

Dumbrill, G. C. (2007, March). Intergrating Faith and Anti-Oppressive Work. Integrating Faith and Practice Conference, Redeemer University College & North American Association of Christians in Social Work. Ankaster, Ontario (abstract). 

Dumbrill, G. C., Kabetu, S., & Lo, W. (2007, March). Racism and the Church Part II: Exploring the Solutions. Organized by Bethany Gospel Chapel, First Hamilton Christian Reformed Church, Hughson Street Baptist Church, Little Bethel Community Church, Philpott Memorial Church & Wentworth Baptist Church. Hamilton, Ontario.

Dumbrill, G. C. (2007, February). Racism and the Church Part I: Exploring the Problem. "True City Conference," organized by Bethany Gospel Chapel, First Hamilton Christian Reformed Church, Hughson Street Baptist Church, Little Bethel Community Church, Philpott Memorial Church & Wentworth Baptist Church. Hamilton, Ontario.

Dumbrill, G. C., & Lo, W. (2007, February). Understanding Racism and Other isms: An Entry Point for Social Justice Work. The Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG), McMaster University, Hamilton (abstract).

Dumbrill, G. C. (2007, January). An introduction to Solution Focused Intervention.  Haldimand & Norfolk Children’s Aid Society, Ontario.  

Kabetu, S., Dumbrill, G. C., & Lo, W. (2007, January). Widening the Circle: An Introduction to Anti-Racism. Christian Reformed Church in North America, Burlington, Ontario. 

Dumbrill, G. C. (2006, November). Anti-Racism: A Christian Imperative? Philpott Memorial Church & True City, Hamilton.

Sammon, S., & Dumbrill, G. C., (2006, November). The Journey Towards and Inclusive Organization. Hamilton Catholic Family Services. 

Dumbrill, G. C.(2006, October). Child Welfare Practice in Ontario. Ryerson University Internationally Educated Social Workers Program, Toronto. 

Dumbrill, G. C. (2006, June). Child welfare service users’ theory: The key to Anti-oppressive practice? James Cook University, Queensland, Australia.

Koster, A., & Dumbrill, G. C. (2006, April).  A Collaborative Model for Child Welfare Intervention. Dalhousie University School of Continuing Education, Halifax.

Dumbrill, G. C. (2005, May). Solution focused approuches in child protection. Children's Aid Society of Owen Sound and the County of Grey, Ontario. 

Dumbrill, G. C. (2004, June). Social work in Canada. Iternationally Educated Social Workers’ Network. Access Alliance,  Toronto.

Yee, J. Y., & Dumbrill, G. C. (2004, January). Whiteness. Nipissing University, Muskoka Campus, Bracebridge, Ontario.

Dumbrill, G. C. (2003, February). Parental perceptions of Children’s Aid Society Intervention. Ontario Children’s Aid Society Directors of Services Meeting, Toronto.

Dumbrill, G. C. (2002, November). Parental experience of child protection intervention. Margaret and Wallace McCain Family Chair in Child and Family Speaker Series. University of Toronto. 

Dumbrill, G. C. (2002, October). Ableism. Student Open Forum on Disabilities. McMaster University, Hamilton.

Ryerson University (2000).  Racism: Understanding Whiteness.  Ryerson Polytecnic University, Toronto. 

Dumbrill, G. C. (2000). Understanding Oppression: The Impact of Whiteness. L.I.F.E. Institute (Learning is Forever) Ryerson University Continuing Education for Seniors, Toronto.

Dumbrill, G. C. (2000). Does Solution Focused Therapy Have a Place in Anti-oppressive Social Work? Ryerson University School of Social Work, Toronto. 

Dumbrill, G. C. (2000). Comparative Child Welfare: Britain and Canada. University of Toronto Faculty of Social Work, Toronto.

Maiter, S., & Dumbrill, G. C. (1995). Cross-Cultural Therapy. Kinark Child and Family Services. Newmarket, Ontario.