Category: The University

Upcoming: Equity Talks — SNAC+, University of Lethbridge (Online, Public)

"Open to all!" (see poster) The first talk on September 23rd, has passed. But, three more talks are scheduled on October 14th, November 18th, and December 9th. Details as follows: Equity Talks - SNAC+, Notice Board, University of Lethbridge, Thursday September 15, 2022, https://www.ulethbridge.ca/notice/notices/equity-talks-snac#.YzRxiC1w1hG, accessed September 28, 2022. Equity Talks - SNAC+ | Notice BoardDownload … Continue reading Upcoming: Equity Talks — SNAC+, University of Lethbridge (Online, Public) →

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A Directory of Canadian Universities with Links to Their Respective EDI & EDI-Related Offices: Alberta

Please find below a DOCX and a PDF directory of Alberta Universities with links to their respective EDI & EDI-Related Offices. I've not exhausted all of the latter.  Note that I'll be publishing one province at a time in this series. And I'll provide a concatenated document (Canada-wide) when all provinces are accounted for.  Alberta … Continue reading A Directory of Canadian Universities with Links to Their Respective EDI & EDI-Related Offices: Alberta →

“Micropedia,” EDI, & Microaggressions

Here is a copy of this post in a Doc.x file: Micropedia, EDI, & MicroaggressionsDownload I divide this post into three subsections: 1) Some examples of the ubiquitousness and uncritical promotion of Microaggression training in Canadian Universities, including research funding. 2) The launch of The Micropedia of Microaggressions, a Canadian initiative that has received support … Continue reading “Micropedia,” EDI, & Microaggressions →

A performative contradiction: “Learn About the National Standard — Civility and Respect.”

In my previous post, Infantilizing a Workforce with 'Civility and Respect,' I promised my next blog would be about the following video,1 "Learn About the National Standard — Civility and Respect"(4 mins, 8 secs): https://youtu.be/dMIcbVOWvQ8 Comments: Civility and Respect is mandatory for all NSERC and SSHRC staff. Hence, I wonder what their frustration levels are … Continue reading A performative contradiction: “Learn About the National Standard — Civility and Respect.” →

Infantilizing a Workforce with ‘Civility and Respect’.

At the end of this post, please find the PDF of a webpage devoted to Civility and Respect from the University of Alberta (U of A), Human Resources, Health, Safety and Environment. Most of the comments I make in the post pertain to this webpage. In their 2021 Letters on the Implementation of the Call … Continue reading Infantilizing a Workforce with ‘Civility and Respect’. →

“‘Much more needed’ to combat racism and improve diversity in Canadian public service, says chief [Janice Charette]” – Global Government Forum

On January 22, 2021, then- Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, Ian Shugart, issued a Call to Action to all public service leaders. This Call to Action concerned Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service. On March 9, 2021, Shuggart stepped down from his position in order to take … Continue reading “‘Much more needed’ to combat racism and improve diversity in Canadian public service, says chief [Janice Charette]” – Global Government Forum →

Launch of CIHR equity, diversity, and inclusion advisory groups. July 5, 2021. And I have a few comments.

PDF attached. On July 5, 2021, Michael Strong announces the launch of an external advisory group whose role is to advise the CIHR on addressing systemic racism, and another soon to be launched external group that will specifically address the concerns of Indigenous people. Additionally, Strong announces the launch of two internal advisory groups, one … Continue reading Launch of CIHR equity, diversity, and inclusion advisory groups. July 5, 2021. And I have a few comments. →