Equity Diversity and Inclusion News Archive
Dismantling racism: UM establishes Anti-Racism Task Force
March 2, 2022 —
Includes diverse members from across the University who have been active in advancing racial justice and decolonization throughout the University through their leadership, experience, subject matter expertise, and community involvement
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
What does it mean to be antiracist?
February 17, 2022 —
Most of us have heard the term “anti-racist”—in the media, in social settings, on our Instagram feeds—but what does this term really mean?
Join in discussion about EDI strategy across our institution
February 8, 2022 —
UM's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Community of Practice meeting takes place Feb. 28
A message from President Michael Benarroch on Black History Month
February 4, 2022 —
During Black History Month, UM joins with others to celebrate the richness of the achievements of Black communities in Canada and around the world
UM endorses the Scarborough Charter
January 28, 2022 —
Charter to address anti-Black racism and foster Black inclusion
Tina Chen named as the inaugural Executive Lead (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) at UM
January 26, 2022 —
She will provide overall leadership of the university’s EDI initiatives, working to eradicate all systemic inequities and biases.
‘Decolonizing the Classroom’: Learn strategies at this Jan. 21 session
January 18, 2022 —
Join the EDI Community of Practice
October is Disability Awareness Month!
October 13, 2021 —
Attend the panel discussion “Addressing Ableism in the Academy” on Oct. 20
Research and International
Recent UM research findings suggest gender bias remains in NSE professions across Canada
September 28, 2021 —
EDI and the sciences
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Inequity in health care focus at virtual Pride 2021 town hall
September 22, 2021 —
Prominent 2SLGBTQIA+ community members discussed their perspectives on challenges with the health care system at the virtual Pride 2021 Town Hall September 13. The event, Creating Positive Change in Health Care – A 2SLGBTQIA+ Perspective, was presented by the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. The virtual panel discussion was moderated by Ellie Caslake, a transgender women, artist and EDI project developer and included four panelists who took turns answering Caslake’s questions on a range of health-related topics.