Events

Join CCDI for this vital conversation with leaders in equity and inclusion to understand the unique barriers to employment faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ people across Canada.

Date: Thursday, July 24

Time: 12-1pm.

Lunch and Learn: Menstruation and Mental Health: Discover the connection between menstruation and mental health with hosts Rebeca Alvarez and Thara Thakidiyil from Counselling Services.

Cycles, Cramps, and Cravings… Oh My! Nutrition for Menstrual Wellness

A part of the Menstrual Equity Lunch and Learn Series.

Back by popular demand! In this online presentation, Courtney Wilson, MScFN RD (she/her) will dive into all things nutrition, menstruation, and hormones. We will look at how the phases of the menstrual cycle can impact physical symptoms, intake patterns, and nutrient needs and chat about strategies to support these needs. There will be time for a Q&A to ensure all your burning questions are answered!

This webinar will explore strategies to enhance Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), foster sustainable and ethical business practices, and promote meaningful organizational engagement to address these pressing challenges.

We are pleased to invite proposals for student presentations and posters at the “Ethical Tech for a Global Future” (ETGF) Symposium, to be held at the University of Waterloo’s Davis Centre on Thursday, October 2, 2025. If you have completed or are currently working on a project related to the ethical dimensions of tech development, issues surrounding responsible innovation, or the implications of emerging technology for social justice, please submit a proposal for consideration by Wednesday, September 17!

Workshop Title: Brave Space Conversations; A Care-Centered Approach to Navigating Difficult Dialogues Through an EDI-R Lens
Date: July 23, 2025 at 12:00-1:30pm
Format: Online

The ETGF symposium invites the University of Waterloo community, along with stakeholders in the surrounding regions, to come together and discuss how to “ensure a safe and human-centered digital future"

The purpose of this webinar is to raise awareness on some facts such as language discrimination, exclusionary bias and harmful expressions, promoting healthy language practices and values in Canadian workplaces. 

In this online presentation, Melissa Zettel (she/her) will encourage and promote conversation around sport and periods. Athletes who menstruate have always been present, but the conversation around periods has not. She will talk about the myths attached to performance and menstruation, current literature around sport and menstruation, performance and the different phases of the menstrual cycle, potential issues athletes may encounter around menstruation, and how to have supportive conversations with athletes about their cycle.

Welcome to Sparking the Collective: Transdisciplinary Approaches to DEIA! Join this virtual session on: October 8th, October 14th, October 22nd, and October 29th to explore how transdisciplinary collaboration can sustain DEIA initiatives, challenge polarization and misinformation, and inspire collective action.