EDI News Archive
Medical Assistance in Dying panel discussion to give voice to the disadvantaged
October 21, 2022 —
On October 24, 2022 join the conversation and attend the Death: The Alternative to Social Reform - Disability Activists and Advocates Speak Out on MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) discussion, as panelists from a variety of backgrounds shed light on MAiD legislation and the impact this legislation is having on the lives of many disadvantaged groups.
TeachingLIFE
Equitable by design
October 14, 2022 —
Working to create a learning environment that is universal and inclusive.
TeachingLIFE
Difficult conversations in the classroom
October 14, 2022 —
Confronting controversy to lead to a less-polarized society
Research and International
Showered in sexism: Hockey culture needs a reckoning
July 5, 2022 —
Rather than finger-pointing, the hockey community needs to consider the ways entrenched hierarchies, rewarded performances of masculinity and enforcement of a “bro code” encourage sexism, misogyny, homophobia and hypermasculinity.
TeachingLIFE
Creating an inclusive syllabus
June 29, 2022 —
Meeting students where they live by considering equity, diversity and inclusion
Faculty of Arts
Call out anti-Black racism every day, not as a campaign tactic
May 27, 2022 —
The tactic of uncovering anti-Black racist “indiscretions” during an election campaign is an effort to villainize politicians while upholding a colour-blind version of racism.
Faculty of Law
Law students raise funds and awareness for Trans ID clinic
March 30, 2022 —
The Trans ID Clinic, operated through Rainbow Resource Centre and Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC), provides free legal support to trans and non-binary people who seek to legally change their names and/or gender marker on their provincial or federal IDs