The Education and Outreach unit facilitates education, competency and capacity building within the University of Waterloo. We aim to achieve this by:
- Providing training modules and workshops focused on anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity and transformative justice.
- Building trust and relationships with internal and external groups, particularly those from excluded, marginalized, and racialized communities.
- Forming strategic partnerships and collaborations that advance the equity and anti-racism mission of the University.
EDI-R Programming
Road maps for learning
When should you seek out the Education and Outreach unit
- If your department, Faculty, Academic Support Unit, or School wants to build educational competency and capacity in areas of anti-racism, anti-oppression or equity.
- If there is an equity or racism concern and you are planning to increase awareness through education and training support.
Upcoming workshops & events
Facilitating with Equity
Tangible tips for tailoring facilitation to your specific audience, mindfully creating safer space and increasing participation from a diversity of those attending your meeting or offering, as well as on how to address common challenging behaviours will be provided via a hands-on, supportive workshop experience that encourages you to gain more confidence with the discomfort often associated with being responsible for spaces where unlearning is happening or needs to happen.
Community Corner for Staff and Faculty from Racialized Communities
Join the office of Equity Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-racism for an afternoon of creativity, conversation, and community. This event is aimed at bringing together staff and faculty from marginalized communities to connect, relax, and build meaningful friendships.
Afternoon Art Social
Join us for an afternoon of creativity and community at the Afternoon Art Social! This event has been designed to provide a relaxed atmosphere where students can meet new people and make connections while having fun with art.