Institutional Initiatives
A Collective Pursuit
At the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, we thoughtfully explore, incorporate, and promote our goals of access, community and belonging as seen in our research, teaching, and community building efforts.
Learn about the collaborative related initiatives being carried out at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
Cross-unit work with impact
By embracing interdisciplinary academic and administrative initiatives, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ is a community that nurtures transformative collaborations on and beyond our campuses. Institutional initiatives seeking to advance the goals of access, community and belonging in different and collaborative ways at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ include:
- Accessibility Enhancement Project
- Canada Research Chairs Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan
- EDI Awards - The Office of the Provost is currently undertaking an EDI review of the award procedures
- EDI Research and Innovation
- Education Abroad
- Indigenous Initiatives
- International Student Orientation
- Community-University Partnership's poverty reduction research
- Institute for Intersectionality Studies
- Lectureship in Human Rights
- Lougheed College Lecture Series
- Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science and Technology (WISEST)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Libraries
Discover valuable resources to support your understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Libraries. Visit the for curated materials, including books, articles, videos, and more. Whether you’re a researcher, student, or community member, this guide provides tools to deepen your knowledge, foster inclusive practices, and engage meaningfully with diverse perspectives. Explore resources tailored to academic and personal growth, and access expert recommendations to enrich your journey toward creating a more inclusive environment. Start learning today by visiting the EDI Library Guide online.