Equity Diversity and Inclusion News Archive
Recognizing Indigenous contributions and resiliency
June 16, 2020 —
As I think about National Indigenous Peoples Day in relation to current global events, it is now more important than ever that everyone take the time to understand the history of this place we live, including the history before Manitoba became a province and Canada became a country
NCTR Dialogues – Sharing Survivor Perspectives on Truth and Reconciliation
June 16, 2020 —
To celebrate Pride month, the first NCTR Dialogue will discuss the topic Two-Spirit Reconciliation
Faculty of Social Work
Our Fight Against Anti-Black Racism in Social Work
June 16, 2020 —
The Faculty of Social Work at the University of Manitoba fully, and without reservation, supports the Canadian Association of Social Work Education (CASWE-ACFTS) Student Committee and the Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Issues (RECI) caucus' Call to Action to "Fight Against Anti-Black Racism in Social Work."
Faculty of Graduate Studies
A message to the Faculty of Graduate Studies community on racism
June 16, 2020 —
Let us take this opportunity to do the important work of educating ourselves about historical and modern racism, and our roles in perpetuating racism culturally and systemically.
Stand up, show up, listen up
June 11, 2020 —
Delia Douglas is the the anti-racism practice lead in the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. She shares her disturbing personal experience with racism.
Anti-racism activism must mean more than hashtags
June 8, 2020 —
UM law student Chimwemwe Undi, a poet and spoken word artist living on Treaty 1 territory in Winnipeg, explained why social media movements such as the recent #BlackoutTuesday did not accomplish its goal of raising awareness
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Speaking out against racism and police violence
June 4, 2020 —
An open letter to FKRM Faculty, Staff, Students and Student-Athletes from Dean Douglas Brown.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Taking a stand against racism
June 3, 2020 —
We are all watching with trepidation what has recently occurred in the United States as a result of the death (murder) of George Floyd. We are witnessing a reaction to prolonged issues of anti-black racism in the U.S. and Canada exacerbated yet again by police actions. This was seen in similar scale in the 1960s and now demands reform in an environment resistant to change.
Students
Message to students on anti-racism
June 2, 2020 —
At the University of Manitoba each member of the campus community has a role to play in contributing toward an environment where all students feel recognized, valued, respected and treated fairly.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Equity, diversity and inclusion consultation sessions paused
March 17, 2020 —
But please provide your feedback online