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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
January 22, 2024Carleton’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
November 9, 2023Carleton’s Inclusion Week Demonstrates a Growing Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
Carleton’s Inclusion Week Demonstrates a Growing Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
During the week of October 16, Carleton hosted its fifth annual Inclusion Week to strengthen inclusion and belonging in its community and raise awareness of the value of human rights... More
November 3, 2023Carleton’s New Self-Identification Survey
Carleton’s New Self-Identification Survey
We are pleased to announce that Carleton has launched a new Self-Identification Survey in order to better understand the representation, experiences and perspectives of staff, faculty and students.
August 31, 2023Ravens Champion Change Around Sexual Violence
Ravens Champion Change Around Sexual Violence
Carleton University’s Ravens are starting the fall term strong thanks to Champions for Change – a training program that empowers student athletes to be catalysts for good against sexual violence. From... More
March 16, 2023CTAG Calls to Action Consultation
CTAG Calls to Action Consultation
The department of Equity and Inclusive Communities is conducting a consultation on the Carleton Trans Advocacy Group (CTAG) Calls to Action to better facilitate their implementation on campus. The results will be... More
March 3, 2023Self-Identification Survey Consultations
Self-Identification Survey Consultations
To All Members of the Carleton Community, In response to a priority outlined in our institutional Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan, Carleton is moving forward with an initiative... More
February 14, 2023Pronoun Enhancement Project
Pronoun Enhancement Project
In alignment with the EDI Action Plan and in collaboration with campus partners, Equity and Inclusive Communities has launched the first phase of the Pronoun Enhancement Project, which provides students,... More
January 16, 2023Sexual Assault Awareness Week 2023
Sexual Assault Awareness Week 2023
The Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities (EIC) has published the event details for this year's Sexual Assault Awareness Week taking place Jan. 23 to Jan. 27.
October 31, 2022Carleton Celebrates Fourth Annual Inclusion Week
Carleton Celebrates Fourth Annual Inclusion Week
Carleton’s fourth annual Inclusion Week took place from October 17 to 20, 2022. Hosted by the Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities (EIC), the week included a series of events centered... More
September 22, 2022Inclusion Week: Save the Date
Inclusion Week: Save the Date
Save the date! Join the Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities for the fourth annual Inclusion Week from October 17 to 21. The goal of Inclusion Week is to raise... More
August 12, 2022Weekly Office Hours: Implementing or Enhancing Equity-Driven Curricula and Pedagogy
Weekly Office Hours: Implementing or Enhancing Equity-Driven Curricula and Pedagogy
Would you like to receive support for implementing or enhancing Indigenous and/or equity-driven curricula and pedagogy in your courses? The Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement and the Department... More
June 27, 2022Carleton awards student funding for EDI-related research
Carleton awards student funding for EDI-related research
Carleton has awarded six students funding to support summer research projects related to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). Established last year, the Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research Award responds to... More
June 22, 2022New and Expanded Leadership in Equity and Inclusive Communities
New and Expanded Leadership in Equity and Inclusive Communities
To All Members of the Carleton Community, We are pleased to announce four appointments, including a new Assistant Vice-President, Equity and Inclusive Communities, that will further enhance Carleton’s collective capacity... More
June 10, 2022Revised Sexual Violence Policy
Revised Sexual Violence Policy
As a content warning, please note that this email includes information and links about sexual violence. We understand that reviewing this material could trigger strong reactions and we encourage the... More
June 9, 2022New Trans/2SLGBTQ+ Counsellor at Health and Counselling
New Trans/2SLGBTQ+ Counsellor at Health and Counselling
Health and Counselling Services welcomes Oliver Debney (he/him) as the new trans/2SLGBTQ+ counsellor. Oliver has several years of experience working with diverse communities in Ontario. He specializes in working with... More
June 2, 2022Celebrating Indigenous History Month as an Ally
Celebrating Indigenous History Month as an Ally
During National Indigenous History Month, it is crucial to take time to recognize the rich history, heritage, culture, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada.... More
June 1, 2022Celebrating Pride Month
Celebrating Pride Month
June is Pride Month and it is another opportunity to celebrate and support 2-spirited, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer members of the Carleton community.
December 3, 2021Carleton University renaming building that honoured famed civil servant to better reflect school’s diversity
Carleton University renaming building that honoured famed civil servant to better reflect school’s diversity
Sometime in the coming year or two, Gordon Robertson’s name will be removed from the sign in front of the square, brick-and-glass building that houses Carleton University's admissions office.
November 17, 2021Carleton University Signs Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion
Carleton University Signs Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion
Carleton University is proud to count itself among the 40 universities across Canada to sign and endorse the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education.... More
July 10, 2021Can racism cause schizophrenia?
Can racism cause schizophrenia?
Decades of research has found that racialized citizens are diagnosed with the disorder at far higher rates – and the single biggest risk factor is having darker skin than most... More
July 9, 2021Mary Simon found the flaws in Canada’s sovereignty. Now, she’s going to become its very...
Mary Simon found the flaws in Canada’s sovereignty. Now, she’s going to become its very face
Canada has a sovereignty problem. Ottawa does not have a terribly strong claim to much of what appears as “Canada” on the top third of the map of the country.... More
June 9, 2021Residential Schools Land Memory Atlas Uses Digital Mapping Tools to Build Understanding of Canada’s Indian...
Residential Schools Land Memory Atlas Uses Digital Mapping Tools to Build Understanding of Canada’s Indian Residential School System
Death cast a long shadow over Canada’s residential schools. These are the first nine words in the introduction to Canada’s Residential Schools: Missing Children and Unmarked Burials. This 273-page volume... More
June 1, 2021Celebrating Pride Month: ‘Being Different is Actually Quite Normal’
Celebrating Pride Month: ‘Being Different is Actually Quite Normal’
Philip Macho Commonda, a two-spirit Algonquin from the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg community, is in many ways a connector. Since August 2020, he has been the Algonquin Community Liaison Officer with... More
May 31, 2021Carleton Stands in Solidarity with Indigenous Communities
Carleton Stands in Solidarity with Indigenous Communities
Carleton University is profoundly saddened by the discovery of 215 Indigenous children’s remains at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc land.
May 29, 2021Indigenous and Black communities have a shared past of injustice. They deserve a shared future...
Indigenous and Black communities have a shared past of injustice. They deserve a shared future of justice
Solidarity in the face of systemic racism and police violence is more than just symbolic; it’s the latest stage in a common struggle against colonialism. What will the next stages... More
May 24, 2021Canada should support diversity in STEM to encourage innovative research
Canada should support diversity in STEM to encourage innovative research
Attracting and retaining diverse students in the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), especially those from Black, Indigenous and Latinx backgrounds, has been a long-standing issue in North America.
May 18, 2021Six Carleton Students Win EDI Research Awards
Six Carleton Students Win EDI Research Awards
Five undergraduates and one graduate student have won the inaugural Summer 2021 Carleton University Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research Awards. Their EDI-related research projects will be conducted through... More
March 23, 2021Carleton’s EDI Efforts Gain Momentum with New Student Support, Expertise, Courses
Carleton’s EDI Efforts Gain Momentum with New Student Support, Expertise, Courses
Increased student support, new expertise, new courses. These are among the advances Carleton University is making toward the goals of its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan, which was... More
March 18, 2021From Outrage to Accountability and Action
From Outrage to Accountability and Action
March 21 is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The theme of this year's commemoration, "youth standing up against racism", could not be more apt following the summer... More
March 2, 2021Carleton University Launches Industry and Government Supported Women in Engineering and IT Program
Carleton University Launches Industry and Government Supported Women in Engineering and IT Program
Carleton University has announced the launch of a new Women in Engineering and Information Technology (WiE&IT) Program – one of the first industry and government sponsored programs of its kind... More
February 16, 2021Black History Month: Carleton Focuses on Anti-Racism Initiatives
Black History Month: Carleton Focuses on Anti-Racism Initiatives
Every February, Black History Month honours the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. The theme this year is “The Future Is Now” — an opportunity to celebrate the transformative... More
February 5, 2021How can we keep algorithmic racism out of Canadian health care’s AI toolkit?
How can we keep algorithmic racism out of Canadian health care’s AI toolkit?
In health care, the promise of artificial intelligence is alluring: With the help of big data sets and algorithms, AI can aid difficult decisions, like triaging patients and determining diagnoses.... More
January 26, 2021Racialized Canadians have some of the highest rates of COVID-19 infections in the country. Who...
Racialized Canadians have some of the highest rates of COVID-19 infections in the country. Who can allay their doubts about taking the vaccine?
When Dana McIntosh knocked on 178 doors last summer and fall in an effort to convince her neighbours to attend community COVID-19 testing pop-ups, they always answered when they saw... More
January 25, 2021Carleton’s Sexual Assault Awareness Week Highlights Support for Students
Carleton’s Sexual Assault Awareness Week Highlights Support for Students
The Carleton University community will come together this week to mark Sexual Assault Awareness (SAA) week, running virtually from Jan. 25 to 29, 2021. The week of events will raise... More
January 21, 2021This is the Power Gap: Explore the Investigative Series and Data
This is the Power Gap: Explore the Investigative Series and Data
The first equal pay legislation in Canada passed in 1951, making it illegal to pay men and women in the same job different salaries. Women overtook men among university graduates... More
December 25, 2020The reluctance of Canadian businesses to collect race-based data needs to end
The reluctance of Canadian businesses to collect race-based data needs to end
One of the few bright spots of 2020 is that business leaders have awoken to the power of CEO activism. They have come together to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, while... More
December 8, 2020All Together Now: Teaching Trailblazer Melanie Adrian Wants to Make Remote Learning a Social Experience
All Together Now: Teaching Trailblazer Melanie Adrian Wants to Make Remote Learning a Social Experience
How much knowledge can students absorb in an online class with all the distractions of home life bubbling in the background? It’s difficult enough in a university setting to compete... More
December 2, 2020Carleton Launches Action Plan to Accelerate Equity, Diversity and Inclusion on Campus
Carleton Launches Action Plan to Accelerate Equity, Diversity and Inclusion on Campus
Not everyone feels fully welcome at university. It is within reach to change that, but it will take careful consideration of how inequities can permeate academic institutions
December 2, 2020Etuaptmumk: Business Professor Rick Colbourne Investigates the Economic Impact of the Pandemic on Indigenous Communities
Etuaptmumk: Business Professor Rick Colbourne Investigates the Economic Impact of the Pandemic on Indigenous Communities
Before Rick Colbourne put a list of distinguished letters after his name from universities in Canada and abroad, and long before he joined Carleton’s Sprott School of Business as a... More
November 30, 2020Carleton Offers Specialized Mental Health Counselling Services for Graduate, Indigenous and Racialized Students
Carleton Offers Specialized Mental Health Counselling Services for Graduate, Indigenous and Racialized Students
Haji Egeh is one of three counsellors recently hired as permanent staff by Carleton’s Health and Counselling Services—bringing the total number of counsellors to 13. The new hires include Haji... More
November 26, 2020Carleton University’s Final Shannon Lecture of 2020 to Focus on Truth and Reconciliation Commissions
Carleton University’s Final Shannon Lecture of 2020 to Focus on Truth and Reconciliation Commissions
The fifth and final session of this year’s Shannon Lecture Series from Carleton University’s Department of History features McMaster University Prof. Bonny Ibhawoh, who will address a major shift in... More
November 24, 20202020 Herzberg Lecture: Focus on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
2020 Herzberg Lecture: Focus on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Increasing diversity among genders, races and other metrics is very possible in post-secondary education, as long as everyone involved is committed to constant discussion about how to decrease barriers, according... More
November 17, 2020New Course on Race and Diversity Connects Carleton J-School Students with Leading Journalists
New Course on Race and Diversity Connects Carleton J-School Students with Leading Journalists
Carleton University’s journalism program is offering a new course on journalism and race, taught by one of Ottawa’s leading voices on the subject, CBC Ottawa News anchor Adrian Harewood.
November 12, 2020Carleton Science Launches New Initiatives to Advance Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Carleton Science Launches New Initiatives to Advance Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Quick: Name a famous scientist. Who popped first into your mind? Was it Albert Einstein, Frederick Banting or Carl Sagan, perhaps? If so, you’re far from alone. Research has shown... More
October 28, 2020New Blackness and Anti-Racism Course Examines the Institutions that Perpetuate Racism and Inequality
New Blackness and Anti-Racism Course Examines the Institutions that Perpetuate Racism and Inequality
Cellphone cameras have helped cast light on the overt acts of racism that happen every day in our streets, but there are many forms of racism that are more subtle.... More
October 28, 2020Racialized Canadian Neighbourhoods Suffer Highest Mortality from COVID-19
Racialized Canadian Neighbourhoods Suffer Highest Mortality from COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified pre-existing inequities in Canadian society and has highlighted the need for disaggregated data about the ways that population groups designated as visible minorities are being... More
October 28, 2020Carleton’s Inclusion Week Attracts Large Audiences and Inspires Challenging Discussions on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Carleton’s Inclusion Week Attracts Large Audiences and Inspires Challenging Discussions on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
During a time of worldwide calls for greater equity, diversity and inclusion in society—and in the midst of a global pandemic—Carleton’s second annual Inclusion Week played a significant role in... More
October 19, 2020Carleton’s Inclusion Week: A Conversation with Michael Charles and Navdeep Bains
Carleton’s Inclusion Week: A Conversation with Michael Charles and Navdeep Bains
To kick off Carleton University’s Second Annual Inclusion Week, Michael Charles, Assistant Vice-President and University Advisor at Equity and Inclusive Communities spoke with Navdeep Bains, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science... More
October 15, 2020Carleton University Hosts EDI Action Plan Town Hall for Students
Carleton University Hosts EDI Action Plan Town Hall for Students
On Oct. 14, 2020 Carleton University hosted a virtual town hall to gather feedback from students on recommendations that will inform an Institutional Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan.
October 13, 2020Carleton’s Inclusion Week Explores Solutions to Pandemic and Social Justice Challenges
Carleton’s Inclusion Week Explores Solutions to Pandemic and Social Justice Challenges
In the wake of a public health crisis, worldwide protests against systemic racism and in recognition of the priorities of Carleton’s new Strategic Integrated Plan (SIP), the Carleton University community... More
October 7, 2020Carleton Becomes First University to Adopt Rick Hansen Foundation’s Accessibility Certification
Carleton Becomes First University to Adopt Rick Hansen Foundation’s Accessibility Certification
The adage remains true: accessible design benefits everyone, regardless of ability. And in a swiftly aging country where one in five people have a disability, the need for increased accessibility... More
October 5, 2020Message from the President: Celebrate, Learn and Lead at Carleton’s Inclusion Week
Message from the President: Celebrate, Learn and Lead at Carleton’s Inclusion Week
Oct. 5, 2020 To All Members of the Carleton Community, It is our distinct pleasure to invite everyone to Carleton’s second annual Inclusion Week, which features a broad array of significant... More
September 29, 2020Carleton Takes Part in Orange Shirt Day to Honour Residential School Survivors
Carleton Takes Part in Orange Shirt Day to Honour Residential School Survivors
Philip Macho Commanda understands what it means to live with the history of Canada’s residential schools. As a member of the Kitigan Zibi Anishnabeg band, both his grandmother and mother... More
September 23, 2020Carleton University Hosts EDI Action Plan Town Hall for Faculty and Staff
Carleton University Hosts EDI Action Plan Town Hall for Faculty and Staff
Carleton University hosted the first town hall event on Sept. 22, 2020 to gather feedback from the community on recommendations that will inform the development of an institutional Equity, Diversity... More
September 15, 2020The Globe and Mail: How students at Canadian business schools are using Instagram to call...
The Globe and Mail: How students at Canadian business schools are using Instagram to call out racism
On Himanshu Dev's first day of class at Western University's Ivey School of Business, a professor insisted he either shorten or change his name so his classmates would have an... More
September 14, 2020Carleton Moves on Ambitious Plan to Support Action on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Carleton Moves on Ambitious Plan to Support Action on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Although more work remains to be done in the weeks and months ahead, Carleton University is a big step closer to an ambitious plan for institutional strategic action on equity,... More
September 7, 2020The Globe and Mail: Lacking diversity can hurt a company’s credit ratings
The Globe and Mail: Lacking diversity can hurt a company’s credit ratings
Just call it corporate karma. Companies that turn a blind eye to systemic discrimination in their workplaces risk damaging their credit ratings and driving up their cost of borrowing.
August 24, 2020Carleton Launches New Chapter for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion with Summer Events
Carleton Launches New Chapter for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion with Summer Events
The summer of 2020 will be remembered as a turning point in Carleton University’s institutional commitment to anti-racism, Indigenous initiatives, equity, diversity and inclusivity. The Department of Equity and Inclusive... More
August 20, 2020Carleton Professors Receive SSHRC Support for a Broad Range of Research Impacting Canadians
Carleton Professors Receive SSHRC Support for a Broad Range of Research Impacting Canadians
Eighteen Carleton University researchers will receive approximately $3.2 million from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to support vital research into understanding business cycles, integrating skilled immigrants into... More
July 28, 2020Carleton’s Joy Mighty Receives Prestigious National Award
Carleton’s Joy Mighty Receives Prestigious National Award
Carleton University Prof. Joy Mighty has won a prestigious national award for the significant contributions she has made to teaching, learning and educational development in higher education throughout her more... More
June 10, 2020Message from the President: Our Shared Responsibility to Be Part of the Solution
Message from the President: Our Shared Responsibility to Be Part of the Solution
It’s been two weeks since George Floyd was killed, and like millions of people worldwide I am still haunted by the horrible scene. In addition to our formal statement of... More
June 9, 2020Carleton Enhances EDI and Indigenous Leadership
Carleton Enhances EDI and Indigenous Leadership
Carleton University President Benoit-Antoine Bacon and Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Jerry Tomberlin are pleased to announce that three highly-respected Carleton leaders have accepted new roles and expanded responsibilities that will... More
June 8, 2020Carleton Building More Pathways to Enhance Anti-Racism and Inclusion Efforts
Carleton Building More Pathways to Enhance Anti-Racism and Inclusion Efforts
As the continent struggles to come to terms with systemic racism, Carleton University has been accelerating its efforts to ensure that all members of the campus community feel welcome and... More
June 4, 2020New Coordinated Accessibility Strategy Guides Carleton’s Commitment on Campus
New Coordinated Accessibility Strategy Guides Carleton’s Commitment on Campus
More than a quarter of first-year students at Carleton self-identify as having a disability, and about 11 per cent have registered with the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities.... More
May 7, 2020How Racializing a Virus Affects Leadership
How Racializing a Virus Affects Leadership
In the midst of a global crisis, it is easy to become overwhelmed by competing partisan narratives. One of the most feverishly contested is the narrative of Chinese and WHO... More
February 11, 2020Kinàmàgawin Symposium Focuses on Indigenous Identity and Sovereignty
Kinàmàgawin Symposium Focuses on Indigenous Identity and Sovereignty
Carleton University’s first annual Kinàmàgawin Symposium focused on important issues rooted in Indigenous identity and sovereignty, many of which remain pressing concerns today, according to the event’s speakers and panelists.
August 12, 2019Champions for Change Tackle Sexual Violence
Champions for Change Tackle Sexual Violence
Carleton University has launched a unique sexual consent training program for varsity athletes and coaches – Champions for Change – which considers them leaders and an important part of the... More
May 10, 2019Climate Change Conversations Highlight African Scholars
Climate Change Conversations Highlight African Scholars
African academics from Carleton University’s Queen Elizabeth Scholarship – Advanced Scholars Program highlighted the threats of climate change on their continent in a talk at Sunnyside Library on May 8,... More
January 6, 2019The new war on gender studies
The new war on gender studies
Recently, a bag thought to contain a bomb was left outside the National Secretariat for Gender Research in Gothenburg, Sweden. The dynamite-shaped device inside turned out to be a fake,... More