October 2022 Newsletter
“We are excited to present this first edition of our newsletter, which will be sent monthly. The newsletter is another way to strengthen our connection to our community, raise awareness of events, and share information relevant to our ongoing efforts to support change.”
Latin American Heritage month
In October we celebrate Latin American heritage month and the contribution that the Latinx community has made to Canada. It is often difficult to encompass the diverse identities of the Latinx diaspora in one sole definition. Latinx Canadians often bring with them the distinct cultures of their country of origin, while grappling with the colonial connotations of terms such as “Hispanic” “Latino” and “American”.
In Honor and Gratitude for All Children of Indian Residential School Survivors
On September 21st, we were fortunate to host Omeasoo Wāhpāsiw, Dorothy Burn, April White, Jenny Gardipy, Darren Thompson, Jacob Hamilton, Nicki McCarthy, and Charles Nelson. Each of these great good people showed us all how to be truthful, compassionate and dignified. Despite the difficulties of their past, they also demonstrated an individual and shared resilience, a deep humility and a wry sense of humor about the human condition.
Parts Known & Unknown: Exploring the Borders of Truth, Reconciliation and Redress
Derek Thompson – Thlaapkiituup, REDI Indigenous Advisor, reflects in the lead-up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
EDI Champions and Allies Series: A Conversation with Dr. Oyèdélé
In this edition of the EDI champions and Allies series, meet Dr. Oyèdélé Co-chair of the EDI Committee, Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences
Announcement: Dr. Maria Hubinette, Assistant Dean Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
It is with a mixture of regret and excitement that we announce the end of Dr. Maria Hubinette’s appointment as Assistant Dean, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in the Faculty of Medicine and member of the office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI).
Pride 2022
Learn and celebrate with us during this Pride season
Asian Heritage Month (May 1 – May 31, 2022)
Asian Heritage Month in Canada has since 2002 been a time to reflect on and recognize the many contributions that Canadians of Asian Heritage have made and continue to make to Canada.
Transgender Day of Visibility 2022
Join us on March 31st in celebrating transgender people, their contributions to society and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2022
How do we move Anti-racism efforts beyond a hashtag – #FIGHTracism?