Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism (EDI-R) Office

We’re here to work with students, faculty and staff to advance anti-racism and equity through evidence-based policies, practices and programs.

Our goals based on the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan

Goal 1: Lead and facilitate culture change

Goal 2: Ensure EDI-R leadership is centralized, accessible and accountable

Goal 3: Increase the sustainability of the EDI-R Unit on and off campus

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News, initiatives, and upcoming events

News

The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism are hosting sessions for 2SLGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff with special attention for those who identify as Two-Spirit, Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Non-Conforming (2STNBGNC+). These insights will play a vital role in shaping the new Trans & Queer Equity Strategy for our University.

On International Women's Day, the call is extended to all of us: To inspire inclusion by openly embracing diversity irrespective of race, age, ability and gender. 

UWaterloo's dedication to fostering an inclusive campus necessitates addressing the systemic barriers around gender equity. On this International Women's Day, it is essential that we actively engage in understanding these challenges to collectively build an institution that fosters a community valuing diversity and respect for everyone, mitigating the impact of gender inequity on our campus. 

On January 18, the Princess Twin Cinema became the stage for an interactive screening of Stephen King’s 'Carrie,' marking a unique approach to sparking conversations around menstruation and challenging societal taboos. The event was hosted by the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti Racism, the Women’s Centre and Changing the Flow, and was a captivating intersection of horror cinema and societal discourse. 

Events

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Equitable Assessment of Teaching at Waterloo 

The research on student course evaluations loudly exclaims that overreliance on one perspective in teaching assessment – the student perspective – has a negative impact on both the wellbeing and career trajectory of faculty members who belong to systemically oppressed populations. Join Dr. Kim Buchanan (Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-racism) and Dr. Sonya Buffone (Teaching Assessment Processes Office) to learn about the concrete steps Waterloo is taking to establish a more equitable, holistic model of teaching assessment.   

Friday, October 25, 2024 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

NEURODIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: A PANEL DISCUSSION

HOSTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF KNOWLEDGE INTEGRATION AND THE ANTI-OPPRESSION KNOWLEDGE INTEGRATORS

Friday October 25, 2024

2:30 - 4 PM, EV2 2002, University of Waterloo