Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in KNES
Join the UCalgary community to celebrate our shared commitment to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive campus.
The Faculty of Kinesiology
The University of Calgary is committed to providing a campus that respects and promotes human rights, personal dignity, civility, and the health and safety of all members of our campus community.
Similarly, in our faculty, we want all our staff and students to feel they are an integral part of the Kinesiology community. We want to achieve this by acknowledging and understanding differences in experiences, whether through race, ethnicity, Indigeneity, gender identity and expression, sexuality, ability, social class, size, and intersections. Our mission is to work together to foster an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute to university life, knowledge, and growth.
Our Vision & Commitment
The Faculty of Kinesiology recognizes that diverse faculty, staff, students and alumni benefit and enrich the work, teaching, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and broader community. Therefore, we are committed to removing constructed barriers that continue to negatively impact equity-deserving groups, including women, Indigenous and racialized people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI2S+ individuals, people of different sizes, individuals from across social classes, and all their intersections.
Informed by campus-wide strategies and policies such as ii'taa'poh'to'p (Indigenous strategy), anti-racism initiatives, the campus mental health strategy, and safe, barrier-free workplace policies, we are committed to the creation and maintenance of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive faculty that is accessible to all and free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. We follow the words of educator and advocate Dr. George Dei, who wrote: "Inclusion is not about bringing people into what already exists; it is making a new space, a better space for everyone."
What's Happening in March
Find out what's happening during March. From workshops to seminars, training and exercises. Join the Faculty of Kinesiology and work together to share our commitment to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive campus.
March 4, 2024
EDI Week
Mar.4-8, 2024
March 18, 2024
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Mar. 18-24, 2024
March 8, 2024
International Women's Day
Mar. 8, 2024
March 21, 2024
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Mar. 21, 2024
March 31, 2024
International Day of Trans Visibility
Mar. 31, 2024
March 31, 2024
Indigenous Languages Day
Mar. 31, 2024
Women's Only Beast Mode Program
This open gym time will be 2x a week for people who identify as women only. The Beast Mode is designed for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. We offer a youth program (12 to 17 yrs) on Saturdays from 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. in KNB70 and for 18+ on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in KNA17.
KNES Spotlight
A monthly look at Faculty of Kinesiology students focusing on equity, diversity and inclusion.
2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award
Dr. Carolyn Emery, Kinesiology researcher and professor, won a 2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Faculty Award. She won the award for her research in injury and concussion prevention in youth sports, with a focus on rehabilitation and youth-adapted physical activity and parasport. Her goal is to keep youth in the sports they love.
Beyond the Game: Advancing EDI in Sports Science
Morgan Rogers, a dedicated PhD student within our faculty, is at the forefront of integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) into the realm of sports and kinesiology. Under the co-supervision of Dr. Cari Din and Dr. Penny Werthner, Rogers' research focuses on two transformative programs: a leadership development initiative for adolescent girls from equity-denied groups, hosted by Canadian Tire Jumpstart, and a project working with Hoop Queens, a semi-professional basketball league empowering Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) women.
Investigating the Physical Activity Experiences of Black Women Living in Alberta
Sarah Ajao is an undergraduate student in the Kinesiology faculty. She delves into the physical activity experiences of Black women in Alberta. Her study includes a diverse range of Black women, from recent immigrants to Canadian-identifying individuals, aiming to uncover unique experiences often overlooked in research.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
A wonderfully animated video about equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
What's is EDI All About?
Find out what being a part of equity, diversity, and inclusion is all about.
Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
The first step to making the workplace Bias-free is to create self-awareness.
The EDI Committee
Meet some of our EDI Faculty of Kinesiology committee members working together to create an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our team is chaired by Dr. William Bridel, Associate Professor and Gagan Minhas, Undergraduate Student.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
We are committed to valuing and celebrating diversity, and to advancing equality and inclusive practice in all our activities.
Dr. William Bridel
Associate Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology