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 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
February 27, 2024
Applications 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, 2024
Reuniting 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
January 22, 2024
Carleton’s Speaker Series Explores Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Practices in Higher Education
Carleton’s Speaker Series Explores Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Practices in Higher Education
Throughout 2023, Carleton’s Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities hosted an EDI speaker series which was funded by the Canada Research Chairs Program EDI Stipend. The four-part series focused on... More