All-hands Meeting
October 5 - 7, 2024
Logistical Information
Lodging Information
Home-Sharing Accommodations:
Given MILA's location in Montreal's Mile-Ex/Little Italy neighborhood, it's recommended to arrange lodging through a home-sharing platform like Airbnb or Vrbo. Coordinating with other members of your research group for shared accommodations is a practical option.
Hotel Accommodations:
If you prefer a hotel, most are situated in downtown Montreal and many are accessible by metro. Here is a list of recommended hotels.
5225 Chem. de la Côte-des-Neiges
Distance from Mila: 23 minutes by metro
475 President-Kennedy Avenue
Distance from Mila: 25/30 minutes by bus 55+80
Rates: 305$-390$
10, rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Distance from Mila: 20 minutes by bus 55
Rates: 250$-300$
3535, rue Saint-Denis
Distance from Mila: 25 minutes (Metro/bus)
Tarifs 275$-395$
2045 Rue Peel
Distance from Mila: 40 minutes (Bus/metro)
Rates: 315$-380$
380, rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Distance from Mila: 25/30 minutes by bus 55 + 80
Rates: 225$-375$
1041 Rue De Bleury
Distance from Mila:35 minutes (Bus/metro)
Rates: 280$-380$
Meals & Special Accommodations
All-hands Meals:
Lunch, afternoon snacks and coffee/tea service will be provided to participants during each day of the all-hands. All other meals and expenses will be the responsibility of the participant.
Physical, Religious or other Accommodations:
We recognize that some of our guests may require physical, dietary, or other accommodations to fully participate in the All-hands meeting. Furthermore, a portion of the all-hands meeting occurs during Navratri which may require special consideration for some members of our community. If you need any type of accommodation to participate, please reach out to Program Director Diane Boghrat no later than September 16, 2024. We will make every effort to ensure you receive whatever accommodations you need to support your participation.
Guiding Principles
Listen to understand. When one person talks, others listen.
Speak to be understood. We use lay terms and are patient with people who are not experts in our specific field. We are all learning, no matter who we are.
Embrace “Yes and…” Focus on possibilities instead of obstacles. Be inclusive of other people’s ideas. Honor divergence.
Take space / make space. Those who tend to talk a lot are intentional about letting others talk first, while those who tend to hold back are intentional about contributing.
Beware of blind spots. We do not know what we do not know. We are vigilant for differences among our experiences and positions.
Respect time. When a session is over, we need to move on. There is designated time for in-depth follow up and continuing conversations.
Care for each other. We bring our full selves to the community, and we look out for each other wholeheartedly.
Meeting Information
Acts of Misconduct
It is the responsibility of all members of the ABC Global Center community to eliminate any form of misconduct in science and to build a climate based on principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice that allows all individuals to thrive, learn, and grow. Misconduct includes:
● Abuse of any person, including, but not limited to, harassment, stalking, bullying, or hazing of any kind, whether the behavior is carried out verbally, physically, electronically, or in written form;
● Conduct that is unwelcome, offensive, indecent, obscene, or disorderly;
Those who experience or witness misconduct in an ABC Center-related off-site work environment will be advised to take these steps:
1. Document the incident;
2. Report the incident to field leaders and/or ABC Center Management who will offer to connect them to resources (i.e. medical care, police, counseling, etc.) and provide validation of their experience.
ABC Center Management will investigate all reports of misconduct. Those found to engage in misconduct will be subject to dismissal from the project and further actions as directed by the guidelines of the employers, place of incidence, and relevant federal policies.
Points of contact:
Diane Boghrat, ABC Program Director