We are committed to build partnerships across the University, so together we can continue to lead transformative culture changes, disrupt oppressive systems, dismantle institutional barriers, and embed anti-racism and equity in policies, processes, environments, and experiences on campus.
We want to help turn meaningful ideas into action.
As part of our anti-racism commitments, we focus on empowering communities that create the conditions for people to lead, create, and shape the spaces they belong to.
Whether you’re launching a project, hosting an event, amplifying community voices, or exploring collaboration, we’re here to support work that strengthens belonging, equity, and collective care across campus and the region.
News and upcoming events
News
University of Waterloo recognized nationally for advancing Black inclusion in Canadian higher education
The University of Waterloo’s Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDI-R) was recognized for its leadership and partnership contributions to the Inter-Institutional Forum on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education. The recognition, acknowledging Waterloo’s contributions in 2024, was presented at the biennial forum co-hosted by University of Ottawa and Carleton University in May 2026.
Black Graduate Students EDI-R Award applications
Are you a Black graduate student registered full-time in a doctoral program at UWaterloo? The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism is no longer accepting applications for the “Black Graduate Students EDI-R Award” Please forward your questions to sankofa@uwaterloo.ca.
Racial trauma isn’t always visible. Its impact is.
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.
Events
Adaptive Equity: Meeting The Moment Together - Virtual Session 3
This session invites participants to reconnect with one of the field’s enduring strengths: its ability to adapt and respond.
Level Up Event: Youth Advocacy Group
Level Up's Youth Advisory Group welcomes teens 12-16 to Thursday evening sessions at UWaterloo. Participants explore civic action, leadership, and community impact while gaining volunteer hours and hands-on experience. Click to find out more!
LBIH Event: Fridays After 5
Join us for Fridays After 5, a recurring series created by the Laterna Black Innovation Hub (LBIH) in partnership with the Office of EDI-R. These gatherings are designed as aspace tounwind, build community, and celebrate Blackness in all its forms.