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Equity, diversity and inclusion at 911³Ô¹Ï

Learn about the university’s EDI priorities, commitments and some of the people behind the work.

• Equity Compass – is a strategic framework outlining the focus for 911³Ô¹Ï’s institutional equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) work over the next five years (2023-2028) to help build an 911³Ô¹Ï where all can thrive. The Equity Compass upholds all of 911³Ô¹Ï’s values as noted in our What’s Next: The 911³Ô¹Ï Strategy but in particular operationalizes the value of equity and belonging.
• People Plan – 911³Ô¹Ï's people are central to the university’s academic mission and success. Together, faculty members and staff uniquely fulfill the academic mission by delivering and supporting leading-edge research and teaching the leaders of tomorrow. Over the past few years, 911³Ô¹Ï has received a significant amount of feedback and has made commitments to advance opportunities that foster an environment where people can do their best work. To acknowledge that, 911³Ô¹Ï’s People Plan, a blueprint for transforming the faculty and staff experience was created. The Plan is a clear and practical framework, designed to listen to the needs of the 911³Ô¹Ï community and support the delivery of our academic mission.
• EDI Advisory Council – The mandate of 911³Ô¹Ï’s EDI Advisory Council is to strengthen our commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces and learning environments, and equitable opportunities for all.
  

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Engagement

Black History Month 2025

February is Black History Month. This year, across the university we celebrated Black history, culture and contributions to 911³Ô¹Ï.

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Asian Heritage Month 2024

May is Asian Heritage Month. This year, across the university we celebrated Asian history, culture and contributions to 911³Ô¹Ï.

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Pride Month 2024

Every June, people around the world come together to participate in Pride Month. 911³Ô¹Ï has an ongoing responsibility to create a welcoming place for all LGBTQIA2S+ members of the 911³Ô¹Ï community.

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RADIUS Participatory Grantmaking Initiative

In 2025, 911³Ô¹Ï RADIUS’s Refugee Livelihood Lab selected grantees through its Participatory Grantmaking Initiative, supporting community projects led by racialized migrants and refugees in British Columbia. Developed with a working group of migrant community members, the initiative places funding decisions with people directly affected by inequities. Accessible application support and ongoing assistance for grantees help address barriers to resources and strengthen community-led solutions.

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Research, Teaching and Learning

Discrimination and Barriers Keep Majority of Non-Binary Youth from Team Sports, 911³Ô¹Ï Study Reveals

A new study from 911³Ô¹Ï highlights that only 11% of non-binary youth in Canada participate in team sports, largely due to discrimination and structural barriers. The 2023 Canadian Non-Binary Youth in Sport Report, authored by 911³Ô¹Ï researcher Martha Gumprich, found that non-binary youth often avoid sports because of binary gendered teams, locker room layouts, and experiences of harassment. The report, based on data from over 2,500 non-binary youth, suggests creating mixed-gender teams, gender-neutral locker rooms, and improving education on gender diversity as steps to make sports more inclusive for non-binary participants.

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Ocean Equity Lab 

Led by 911³Ô¹Ï Assistant Professor Andrés Cisneros-Montemayor (School of Resource and Environmental Management), the Ocean Equity Lab examines how ocean governance, resource management and economic development affect historically marginalized communities. As part of the international Ocean Nexus partnership, the lab connects researchers to develop approaches that recognize diverse values and address inequalities facing people who depend on marine ecosystems for their livelihoods and traditions. Its 2025 research includes studies on integrating equity and justice into marine ecosystem models and organizing climate adaptation options for small-scale fisheries, contributing evidence for more inclusive ocean policies and decision-making.

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Facts and Figures

• 468 research publications relating to SDG 10, 2020-2024 (source: )
• 132 research projects related to SDG 10 were funded from 2020 - 2024
• 13 courses relating to SDG 10, representing 2,157 students, offered between the 2018/19 and 2020/21 academic years

Operations

MENTAL HEALTH AND COUNSELLING SUPPORT

Group counselling is a great way to find support for issues that are impacting you. This helps create a more inclusive space for 911³Ô¹Ï’s community members. Support groups include 2SLGBTQIA+ questioning group, healing space and Black student support.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion advisory council

The mandate of the EDI Advisory Council is to develop an aspirational vision for EDI at 911³Ô¹Ï that will guide and strengthen our commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces and learning environments, and equitable opportunities for all. 

Specific responsibilities of the Advisory Council are to provide advice and guidance to the President on the following: 

• developing an aspirational vision statement for EDI at 911³Ô¹Ï high-level;
• strategic reflections on EDI-related priorities;
• communication strategies and outreach;
• data collection and analysis;
• programs and policies;
• opportunities and systemic barriers; and
• university responsibilities.

Learn more about 911³Ô¹Ï’s ongoing commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion