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The Office of EDI-AR provides leadership to ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ University in advancing sustainable, structural, and systemic transformations across all campuses. This includes developing important relationships within the broader university community. Accordingly, our office strives to promote EDI-AR commitments in several ways.

Community Engagement Events

The Office of EDI-AR has proudly hosted a variety of impactful events aimed at fostering inclusivity, celebrating diverse cultures, and promoting meaningful conversations on social justice. Many events are established and occur annually.

The International EDI-AR Conference

The International EDI-AR Conference brings together students, staff, researchers, faculty, community leaders and industry professionals in the fields of equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism from around the globe. The fourth annual International EDI-AR Conference 2027 is scheduled for Thursday, May 6, 2027.

Human Rights Policy

Currently in development, ÐÓ°É´«Ã½'s first Human Rights Policy will establish a clear and comprehensive framework for promoting and protecting human rights in the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ University community.

EDI-AR Strategic Plan

Currently in development, the EDI-AR Strategic Plan will guide ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ toward becoming a leading EDI-AR institution in Canada.

Committees and Groups

As part of the work of the portfolio of the Office of EDI-AR, our office’s team members work with each other and with others in communities throughout and outside of ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ University. This collaborative work includes participation on several committees and working groups.

The following committees and groups fall under the purview of the EDI-AR Office:

• Conference Planning Working Group
• Data Acquisition Working Group and Advisory Group
• EDI-AR Advisory Group
• Human Rights Policy Working Group
• Strategic Planning Team

Internal Community Contributions

In addition to participation within the Office of EDI-AR, our team members contribute to multiple committees and boards associated with other offices, departments and areas of operation for ÐÓ°É´«Ã½.

Members of the EDI-AR team participate on the following committees, groups and boards:

• 2024 Teaching and Learning Conference Advisory Committee
• Accessibility Committee 
• Campaign Fundraising Priority
• Dean’s Council EDI Working Group
• EDI-AR Research Committee 
• EDI-AR Advisory Committee to Academic Leadership Searches
• Global Skills Opportunity Fund Steering Committee
• Ocean Frontier Institute EDIA Advisory Committee
• Peer Advisory Group on Indigenous Research Relationships
• Public Engagement Committee
• Renaming Task Force
• Research Advisory Committee