This newsletter is an invitation to engage with EDI.I initiatives, concepts, and practices within Applied Science and provides a thoughtful, challenging, and rewarding learning opportunity.
We hope to make Applied Science more equitable, diverse, and inclusive for all by building the competencies required to be inclusive respectful leaders and cultivating a work-life culture grounded in respect, understanding, humility, wellness, balance and joy, as set out in our Faculty Strategic Plan.
What to expect:
- Applied Science EDII news and events
- EDII book, movie, and podcast recommendations
- Student, Staff, and Faculty Spotlight
- Monthly themes based on EDII days of significance
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April 2025
Spring is here! As we embrace the warmth and colors of the season, take a moment to rest and reflect before the end-of-term stress sets in.
March 2025
Happy International Women's Day and Ramadan Kareem to everyone celebrating!
February 2025
February is Black History Month. Let's commit to amplifying Black voices, histories and stories.
January 2025.
Happy New Year! This month, we encourage you to renew your commitments to inclusion and diversity.
December 2024
The December Newsletter highlights gender-based violence against women, girls and gender diverse individuals. Read more to take actionable steps towards violence against women and girls and learn how you can stand with survivors.
November 2024
The November newsletter centers on disability, offering insights and resources to help make our spaces more inclusive. Read on to explore actionable steps toward fostering accessibility and equity for all.
October 2024
October is a time to recognize both mental health awareness and gender equality, encouraging us to reflect on progress and continue advocating for inclusive, supportive communities.
September 2024
September focuses on raising awareness of the systemic barriers to gender equality and educating about the experiences of Residential School survivors and the path to reconciliation.
August 2024
August is a month to reflect on the fight for freedom, justice, and the rights of marginalized communities.
July 2024
July is a month of reflection. As we celebrate Canada Day, it is crucial to recognize that the journey towards truth and reconciliation is ongoing.
June 2024
June is a month of vibrant celebration and recognition as we honour Indigenous History Month, Pride Month, and International Women in Engineering Day.
May 2024
May is Asian history month. We focus on the myriad of contributions our country is the richer for by the collection of diverse cultures and heritages we gather under the umbrella of 'Asian'. May 16th is Moosehide Campaign Day - a day to walk, fast and reflect on our part in ending gendered violence against Indigenous women and children.
April 2024
April is a month of cherry blossoms and exams, and all those things that fall around the end of term time. The theme of April's EDI.I newsletter is on wellness and taking care of ourselves and each other.
March 2024
March 8th is International Women's Day. Take the opportunity to celebrate, recognize, and call for progress for women!
February 2024
February is Black History Month. Rediscover Black history in areas such as engineering, nursing and planning.
January 2024
January is a great time for renewal and optimism, with the year stretching out like a blank slate full of possibilities and hope. EDI.I work is about incremental change and deeper understanding of the ways we can do better.
December 2023
This month's newsletter features an EDI.I office year-in-review from our very own Senior Manager, Dana-Lyn Mackenzie. The EDI.I office continues to plan on how best to serve and support all of the APSC community, and joins you in celebrating another momentous year.
November 2023
November 11th is Remembrance Day, join us to honor armed forces members who have died in the line of duty and contributed to our military legacy.
October 2023
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, and November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. The Disability Visibility Project creates and amplifies disability media and culture, and shares works by Indigenous people living with disabilities.
September 2023
This month, we focus on Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, which take place each year on September 30.
August 2023
August recognizes Emancipation Day and International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. We offer information and tips to facilitate your reflection on these important topics.
July 2023
July celebrates Canada Day and International Non-Binary People's Day. Learn with us as we use these days to reflect on our actions and how we can create a more inclusive community.
June 2023
Find out how we're honouring June's special occasions, including Pride and National Indigenous History Month, here at the EDI.I Office.
May 2023
We celebrate National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG2S), also known as Red Dress Day, on May 5 and International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia on May 17.
April 2023
This month, we celebrate Earth Day with a discussion about environmental racism and justice in Canadian contexts.
March 2023
This month is filled with days of significance. These days are opportunities to focus on specific equity topics, and collectively, they remind us that we must work towards equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity on all fronts.
February 2023
February is Black History Month! Join us in celebrating and critically engaging with Black experiences that are often left out of our curriculum, museums, labs, and our very own institution.
January 2023
Happy New Year! This is a time for reflection, taking stock and setting new goals. Equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigeneity are goals worth working towards daily, and this newsletter offers a great place to start.
December 2022
An EDI.I Office year-in-review from our very own Senior Manager, Dana-Lyn Mackenzie.
November 2022
We honor cultural diversity and diversity of knowledge, especially Indigenous knowledge. These ways of seeing the world can enhance our tolerance towards one another and our respect for the lands we are situated on.
September 2022
Welcome to the first Applied Science EDII newsletter! This month, we share news and resources related to Orange Shirt Day.
October 2022
Join us for Women's History Month as we celebrate the achievements of women within the Faculty of Applied Science.