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Equity Diversity and Inclusion News Archive

March 21 – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 21, 2022 — 
A day for us to reflect on progress that has been made in combatting racial discrimination, acknowledge the work that still needs to be done and re-commit our efforts moving forward

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Two people walk outside UMSU University Centre in winter 2022 on Fort Garry campus. // Photo by Jack Rach

Students rank UM among top Canadian universities in Maclean’s survey

March 11, 2022 — 
'We continue to make strides in our commitment to foster a safe, equitable and supportive learning environment for all students, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or physical ability'

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Seven headshots of Rady Faculty women leaders.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

‘Breaking the bias’ goes beyond gender: Rady women reflect on International Women’s Day 

March 8, 2022 — 
International Women’s Day, March 8, is an occasion for celebrating the advancements women have made toward gender equality. Women leaders in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences say it’s also a day for recognizing the inequities that remain, particularly for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and other people of colour) women and girls.

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International Women's Day graphic showing diverse women.

Celebrating International Women’s Day

March 8, 2022 — 
We stand in solidarity with women at home and around the world who are leading the way

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Walking the Talk

March 3, 2022 — 
Since the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences passed Canada’s first post-secondary institutional anti-racism policy in August 2020, receiving local and national attention, the focus has shifted to educating key stakeholders about the policy and implementing it across the Rady Faculty’s five colleges

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Person walks on the path along the Quad with Tier Building in the background in winter 2022. // Photo from Jack Rach

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

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Street art in Prague reads: "if not us then who, if not now then when?"

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?

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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

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black history month promotion

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

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Scarborough Charter banner

UM endorses the Scarborough Charter

January 28, 2022 — 
Charter to address anti-Black racism and foster Black inclusion

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