Staff

Join the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Unit (EDI-RO) on a global taste adventure! On March 20 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, all Staff and Faculty are invited to our office in EC5 for a Warm Welcome Open House. Immerse yourself in flavours from around the world with an array of drinks. From Laban Ayran from Turkey, Sorrel from West Africa, Mango Lassi from India, ginger beer and different flavoured coffees and teas from around the world, there is something for everyone’s taste. 

On May 9th and 10th, 2024, the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University will be hosting the 2024 Inter-Institutional Forum of the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education. 

Racial trauma isn’t always visible. Its impact is.

What happens when an experience lingers not just in memory, but in your body? When everyday moments shift how safe you feel in a space?

The Healing from Racial Trauma workshop is designed by Jennisha Wilson and Mifrah Abid, from the Office of EDI-R, to support that process. Open to racialized students, staff, and faculty, this session offers a supportive space to better understand how racial stress manifests and to learn practical strategies for grounding, self-awareness, and care. No personal sharing is required.

Register here to save your spot. Space is limited.

Waterloo Staff Conference Session:

From Support to Partnership: Rethinking How We Work with Communities

Presenters:

Pamela Braza Pitman (she/her), Senior Manager, Outreach, Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDI-R)

Waterloo Staff Conference Session:

Equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism training has become an essential part of professional development initiatives across industries. However, post-training feedback often reports medium or lower levels of efficiency and knowledge transfer associated with equity training programs. By revisiting cases of providing equity training, this workshop will identify and explain the challenges associated with delivering and receiving such initiatives. The session will compare the employees' expectations of equity training with the requirements of professional development programs. During the session discussions, we will examine the gaps and provide practical suggestions on how to enhance EDI-related training within individual departments.

Presenter:

Alex Pershai, they/them, Associate Director - Equity, Office of Equity/Diversity/Inclusion and Anti-Racism

Guided Journal Focus Group

Join us for a sharing circle exploring how we can build ethical, reciprocal, and community‑led relationships with Indigenous partners in research and teaching! Indigenous knowledge holders will share teachings and experiences that invite us to reflect on trust‑building, accountability, and long‑term relational commitments. The gathering will conclude with a brief Reflection Walk to support personal commitments and deeper learning.