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Engineering Equity and Diversity, University of Waterloo, Faculty of Engineering, with hands on a table.

Engineering EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) is a new initiative on campus, catering to faculty, staff, and students within the Faculty of Engineering; our goals are in alignment with those of the University of Waterloo’s Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism. We strive to amplify events which support and bolster equity and inclusivity on campus, as well as host our own events to help students with similar experiences connect with one another. We also provide support to student groups and chapters such as AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society), EngiQueers, NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers), and WiE (Women in Engineering). 

Events

Thursday, November 21, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Indigenous Relations' Soup and Bannock Lunch

The Office of Indigenous Relations is pleased to host a Soup and Bannock Lunch at the Shatitsirótha Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre on Thursday, November 21 from 12 to 2 p.m.! Come meet and talk to our team members. The first 30 minutes are reserved for Indigenous students. 

Visit the event post for more information.

Thursday, November 21, 2024 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

TH'OWXIYA: The Hungry Feast Dish

From the Kwantlen First Nation village of Squa’lets comes the tale of Th’owxiya, an old and powerful spirit that inhabits a feast dish of tempting, beautiful foods from around the world. When she catches a hungry mouse named Kw’at’el stealing a piece of cheese from her dish, she threatens to devour Kw’at’el’s whole family, unless he can bring Th’owxiya two child spirits. Ignorant but desperate, Kw’at’el sets out on an epic journey to fulfill the spirit’s demands.

Thursday, November 21, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

CCDI Webinar: Cultural humility

This webinar will explore the profound impact of cultural humility as a foundational approach to building truly inclusive and equitable organizations. Traditional models emphasize cultural competence; however, cultural humility encourages continuous learning, self-reflection, and an understanding that no one can ever fully "master" the complexities of culture.

Attendees will understand how shifting culture from asset to value can amplify belonging, innovation, and overall organizational health & success.