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:
Off campus:
Campus Alliance for Diversity and Inclusion
Policy-driven research work
School boards
Centre for Human Rights Research
Provincial government
Federal government
Community-based research
Mamawipawin
Islamophobia infographic
South Asia Research Advisory Group
Antiracism tool kit
Volunteer
Access and Aboriginal Focus Programs Advisory Committee
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:
Programs:
Test and exam (space, extended time)
Student Mentor Program
Start Strong
Notetaking
Transition from High School
Assistive Technology
Transition to Career (with Career Services)
Sign Language Interpreting
Academic Attendants
Organization and Planning

7. 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

8. 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

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

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

12. Inclusive spaces
Migizii Agamik

13. Kinanaskomitin. Miigwech. Marsi
  Kinanaskomitin! Miigwech! Marsi! Christine   Christine Cyr (she/her) Director, Indigenous Student Centre Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge 114 Sidney Smith Street Click here for Indigenous events The 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.  

14. Métis Inclusion

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

16. 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

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

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

19. 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?

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

21. Q & A