Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resources

Synchronous/In-Person Workshops and Webinars

A woman writing on a white boardThe Human Rights and Equity Office provides education in the areas of human rights, equity, accessibility and sexual violence prevention and response. Our educational programs build community awareness, increase knowledge and address systemic barriers to inclusion.

We offer a wide diversity of educational sessions. Learners can explore content both asynchronously and synchronously. Education provided by the Human Rights and Equity Office, aims to empower learners to develop strategies and skills to assist in the creation of inclusive spaces and places for all members of our community. Sessions have been designed with all learners in mind, regardless of role or knowledge level. Examples of synchronous events include:

Self-Directed Learning

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Pedagogy and Practice Modules:

These modules, available through the Human Rights and Equity Office, cover a number of EDI topics related to teaching and learning. Staff at the Centre for Teaching and Learning and Human Rights and Equity Office are happy to help you plan ways to effectively integrate these modules into departmental professional development initiatives.

  • Power, Privilege and Bias
  • Conversations on Decolonization
  • Navigating Difficult Conversations
  • Inclusive and Responsive Teaching
  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Access the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Pedagogy and Practice Modules.

Laptops a papers on a large wood table. Two people are passing a piece of paper through the center of the image. CTL Transforming Teaching Toolkit

Principles of inclusive teaching are woven throughout. There’s also a specific resource guide on Inclusive Community.

CTL Transforming Teaching Toolkit

A group of people holding hands in a circleCall-It Out

An adapted 30-minute interactive eCourse from the Ontario Human Rights Commission that provides the foundation to learn about race, racial discrimination and human rights protections under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Call-It Out eCourse

an woman seen through a lens in the foreground Diversity to Inclusion Certificate

Faculty looking for a deeper discussion of topics related to equity, diversity and inclusion should consider the Diversity to Inclusion Certificate offered by the HREO in collaboration with Human Resources.

Diversity to Inclusion Certificate