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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Val Williams, Lori Wilkinson, Carolyn Christie, Susie Taylor, Deborah Mcphail, Christine Cyr . Session Agenda. Overview from each panel member Panel questions Q & A. Lori Wilkinson: Anti-Racism and Settlement Work . On campus:

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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  1. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Val Williams, Lori Wilkinson, Carolyn Christie, Susie Taylor, Deborah Mcphail, Christine Cyr

  2. Session Agenda Overview from each panel member Panel questions Q & A

  3. Lori Wilkinson: Anti-Racism and Settlement Work On campus: • Campus Alliance for Diversity and Inclusion • Centre for Human Rights Research • Mamawipawin • South Asia Research Advisory Group • Access and Aboriginal Focus Programs Advisory Committee Off campus: • Policy-driven research work School boards Provincial government Federal government • Community-based research Islamophobiainfographic Antiracism tool kit • Volunteer Immigrant Partnerships Winnipeg MANSO Immigrant Centre AMSSA Vancouver

  4. Carolyn Christie: Student Accessibility Services We support students with disabilities and work with faculty and staff to implement and coordinate academic accommodations. We aim to increase accessibility at the University.

  5. Carolyn Christie: SAS Programs and Supports Academic Accommodations: • Test and exam (space, extended time) • Notetaking • Assistive Technology • Sign Language Interpreting • Academic Attendants Programs: • Student Mentor Program • Start Strong • Transition from High School • Transition to Career (with Career Services) • Organization and Planning

  6. Susie Taylor: The International Centre The IC is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the international activities of the university. We are a unit of the Vice President Research & International, but we work closely with Student Affairs units to achieve our vision and mission. Vision: the International Centre leads transformative intercultural learning experiences and the global engagement of the UofM community with its partners Mission: the International Centre provides programs, services, and supports to students, faculty, staff, and international partners, to strengthen and sustain a globally engaged university Values: International engagement in research, teaching and service Recognizing and honouring diversity Sustainability, transparency and accountability in our programs and partnerships Learning that facilitates transformation and development

  7. Dr. Deborah McPhail: Associate Professor Theme leader in Gender and Sexual Health at the Max Rady College of Medicine Develops and delivers content pertaining to 2SLGBTQ+ Health and Healthcare Develops and delivers content in the area of the social dynamics of gender and gender inequity from an intersectional perspective Research in the area of health inequities and marginalized peoples’ access to healthcare Focusing on 2SLGBTQ+ communities and women regarded as “obese” by healthcare professionals

  8. Student Affairs PD Day Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Christine Cyr June 12th, 2019

  9. Inclusion Reconciliation Anti-Indigenous Racism Equity Power Equality Oppression Privilege Truth Prejudice Empathy Fragility Micro aggression

  10. Inclusive spaces MigiziiAgamik

  11. Kinanaskomitin! Miigwech! Marsi! Christine Christine Cyr (she/her)Director, Indigenous Student CentreMigiziiAgamik – Bald Eagle Lodge114 Sidney Smith Street204.474.6825www.umanitoba.ca/indigenousClick here for Indigenous eventsThe University of Manitoba campuses are located on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibway-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

  12. Métis Inclusion

  13. Cultural Programming • Men’s Wellness – Zongiigabowin • Fireside Chats • Pow Wow Practice Group • Smudging • Women – Full Moon Ceremony • Sweatlodges

  14. Events • National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21** • Indigenous Orientation – Sept. 11 • Elders & Traditional Peoples Gathering – Sept. 25 & 26 • Louis Riel Day – Feb. 15 • Indigenous Awareness Month - March • Traditional Graduation Pow Wow – May 2

  15. WHAT CAN I/WE DO??? • Books • Videos • Events • People • Self-reflection DISRUPT ____ISM

  16. Panel Question 1 How can your office and expertise help other staff members and offices on campus promote accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion?

  17. Panel Question 2 What can we be doing for our own personal and professional development (either on or off campus) to develop these competencies of equity, diversity and inclusion?

  18. Panel Question 3 What should we do if a student or colleague discloses that they have experienced discrimination or oppression on campus?

  19. Q & A

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