News & Events
Photo caption: Diversity Days 2019 keynote with Adora Nwofor
Caste-Based Discrimination Initiative Virtual Panel Series
A collaboration between the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta
Dalit-Bahujan Feminist Knowledges and Praxis
Wednesday, March 8th, 2023
International Women’s Day
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The Problem of Caste in the North American University
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Courageous Conversations
A University of Calgary speaker series that is part of ongoing awareness programs offered by the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. It is designed to spark a national conversation around equity, race, systemic racism and anti-racism.
Calendar of EDI year dates
Recognizing human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion
This calendar highlights days that raise awareness about creating a more equitable, inclusive and just society.
This is a living calendar, and members of the community are welcome to reach out with additions and updates or to let us know about any errors. To send an inquiry about the calendar, please email equity@ucalgary.ca.
UCalgary EDI News
UCalgary nursing student creates inclusive guide for starting IVs
Tolu Adewole wants to fill knowledge gap in training for working with patients of colour
UCalgary webinar helps expose Treaty 7's untold stories
Kainai Elder shares Blackfoot perspectives on the historic agreement during Treaty 7 Day Sept. 22
Illuminating truth and reconciliation at UCalgary
MacKimmie Tower glows orange as UCalgary hosts Orange Shirt Day events
Reflect on truth and reconciliation this Orange Shirt Day
UCalgary and Calgary Public Library present a day of meaningful programming highlighting Indigenous voices and community partnership
University of Calgary launches tuition support, mentorship for students who are 1st in their family to attend higher ed
First-Generation Scholars Program most comprehensive program of its kind for first-generation students at Canadian universities
UCalgary engages with Indigenous Elders and explores parallel paths through living libraries
Elder’s Teaching Series an example of learning from and deepening connection to communities
CBC radio:
History was made in the US over the weekend. CBC checks in with a political scientist, Dr. Malinda Smith on the historic election of Kamala Harris to Vice President-elect.
Calgary Herald:
Compelling Calgarians: Dr. Malinda Smith helping the University of Calgary take a bold step as vice-provost of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Edmonton Journal:
Political scientist Malinda Smith, now the University of Calgary’s vice-provost of equity, diversity and inclusion, says while COVID-19 has meant people need to be physically distant, it also means more people can join, participate and learn virtually.
University Affairs:
Addressing anti-Black racism on campus
One year after a mass reckoning, we examine what universities are doing to address anti-Black racism in their own institutions.