Equity Diversity and Inclusion News Archive
Faculty of Arts
CityTV: What Trump’s crackdown on DEI means for marginalized groups
January 30, 2025 —
What Trump’s crackdown on DEI means for marginalized groups
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Black Flourishing at UM
January 29, 2025 —
From bookclubs and podcasts to keynote speeches and panel discussions, the 2024-25 Promoting Black Flourishing Fund showcase the creativity and diversity of the Black community at UM.
Share, celebrate, understand, participate: Black History Month 2025
January 28, 2025 —
UM community members give their reflections
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
New UM Learn module focuses on the workings of power in post-secondary settings
October 21, 2024 —
New UM Learn module, Exploring Power Dynamics in Post-Secondary Institutions, helps instructors enhance their understanding of power dynamics in the post-secondary teaching context. The module is the third of six modules in Incorporating EDI into Your Course and Teaching, a course to help instructors apply equity, diversity and inclusion concepts in their teaching.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Applications open for the 2024 Promoting Black Flourishing Fund
October 7, 2024 —
The Promoting Black Flourishing Fund supports initiatives led by Black members of the UM Community and Black UM-affiliated groups and organizations that support the objectives of The Scarborough Charter, and advances anti-racism at the University of Manitoba. The fund is currently accepting applications until October 25, 2024.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Transforming our community through equity education
July 16, 2024 —
A new micro-certificate program is available for UM staff, students and faculty to develop skills in advancing equity and accessibility at UM. The first courses of the micro-certificate in equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA), as well as the prerequisite course EDIA 0100: Foundations, will be offered in this Fall Term.
Extended Education
From one course to a micro-certificate
June 20, 2024 —
“We can all do and learn more. Whether you are an expert or just beginning your journey with EDIA, you have a place in this program.” - Robin Attas
Updating your course materials: How to create an accessible document
June 18, 2024 —
Provincial legislation mandates that all course materials and documents be accessible
Connection and belonging: Jewish Heritage Month
May 21, 2024 —
UM’s Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre offers spaces for students to connect with each other and their faith traditions
Come together for Pride 2024!
May 21, 2024 —
Take the opportunity to gather and celebrate our pride with UM’s diverse communities! View a list of activities happening at UM during Pride Week 2024.