Together We Are
Being Who You Are, Inside and Out
Jun 01, 2018
Erin LeBlanc, Director, Strategic Program Development & Accreditation at the Smith School of Business and Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s alumnae, discusses themes of identity, authentic self, and belonging.
Knowing Who You Are
Apr 30, 2018
Ann Deer, Indigenous Recruitment and Support Coordinator in the Faculty of Law and the Smith School of Business at Â鶹¹ÙÍø, discusses her experiences of being Indigenous within western education systems.
Reflecting on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Mar 21, 2018
2018 marks the 20th anniversary of the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Equity Office. Anniversaries provide us with a good time to celebrate as well as engage in critical reflections on our mandate and progress.
The Appeals of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Jan 18, 2018
Dr. Gurjit Sandhu, a Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s alumna and faculty member in the Department of Surgery at the University of Michigan. In this piece, Dr. Sandhu reflects upon the meanings of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Welcoming and Belonging: A Kanien’kehá:ka Model of Inclusion
Dec 13, 2017
We hear from Kanonhsyonne (Janice Hill), Director of Indigenous Initiatives at Â鶹¹ÙÍø. In this piece, the themes of connection, community and welcome are explored.
Seasons
Nov 27, 2017
In her piece, Kuukuwa uses the beautiful imagery of changing seasons to reflect on the changing perspectives and ideas in relation to equity, diversity and inclusion at Â鶹¹ÙÍø.
The Road Less Travelled
Oct 23, 2017
In his piece, Hazem looks introspectively at his own life and the choices he has made over the course of the last 15 years. Discover, how Hazem believes taking the road less travelled, has made all the difference.
Together We Are Equity Office Blog – Year Three!
Oct 02, 2017
Thank you to our bloggers and readers who gave so graciously of their time, creativity and passion. Without your energy and support the blog would not be possible.
Privilege and Defensiveness: Unlearning in Order to Learn
Sep 30, 2017
In our first blog piece for 2017-2018 we hear from Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s alum, Mike Young. In his piece, Mike passionately discusses privilege, anger and courageous compassion.
It Takes a Native Student Association
May 30, 2017
Melanie Gray, a recent Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s graduate. In this piece, Melanie explores the concepts of belonging, connection and home through her experiences with that Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Native Student Association.