Equity and Inclusive Communities
Welcome to the Department of
Equity and Inclusive Communities (EIC)
The Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities (EIC) is providing services in person, over Microsoft Teams or via phone during our regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday). To ensure someone is available, we recommend making an appointment.
If you would like to meet with a member of our team, the best way to make an appointment, send an inquiry, or otherwise connect with us is to email equity@carleton.ca. You should receive a reply to your inquiry within two business days.
For immediate crisis support, you can contact the Ottawa Distress Centre at 613-238-3311 or the Sexual Assault Centre of Ottawa at 613-234-2266.
The Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement now has their own website.
We foster the development of an inclusive and transformational university culture where individual distinctiveness and a sense of belonging drive excellence in learning, research, teaching, and working at Carleton.
Recent News
May 17, 2024Congratulations to the 2024 Student EDI Research Award Recipients
Congratulations to the 2024 Student EDI Research Award Recipients
Carleton has awarded six students funding to support summer research projects related to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
February 27, 2024Applications Open for Student EDI Research Awards
Applications Open for Student EDI Research Awards
Applications are now open for the Student EDI Research Awards. Funded by the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and administered by Equity and Inclusive Communities, the award provides funding... More
February 26, 2024Reuniting Black LGBTQ+ People and African-Centered Thought: Talk with Prof. Michele K. Lewis kickstarts Black...
Reuniting Black LGBTQ+ People and African-Centered Thought: Talk with Prof. Michele K. Lewis kickstarts Black History Month at Carleton
Carleton University's Dunton Tower was abuzz on Feb. 1 as students, faculty, and staff convened to kick off Black History Month 2024. The first campus event of the month was... More