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 September
Find out what's happening during September. 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.
Sept. 27, 2023
Cree Grandmother's Tea Ceremony
The Writing Symbols Lodge & Kiipitoyis, Grandmother’s Lodge invite you to honour our strength as women and our important roles in our community with a traditional Cree Tea Ceremony involving song, smudging, drumming and prayer, held in-person.
Sept. 29, 2023
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Flag Lowering Ceremony
On September 29 the University of Calgary will host a flag ceremony at 8:15 a.m. to mark the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada / Orange Shirt Day.
Sept. 29, 2023
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day
UCalgary’s Office of Indigenous Engagement, in partnership with Calgary Public Library, will honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada/Orange Shirt Day with special events held on campus and at Central Library.
Sept. 23, 2023
Film Screening of Beans
Join the Calgary Central Library for a free viewing of the film Beans, directed by Tracey Deer.
Orange Shirt Day
UCalgary’s Office of Indigenous Engagement, in partnership with Calgary Public Library, will honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada/Orange Shirt Day with special events held on campus and at Central Library.
Feature Workshops and Events for September
The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (OEDI) delivers workshops on various diversity and inclusion topics to students, faculty and staff. Literacy and education are crucial mechanisms used to ignite change and foster inclusion. The impact of training and education depends on community members' understanding and committing to life-long learning, practicing mindfulness and taking responsibility for building an inclusive university.
Feature Content
See Different: A program to bring diversity, equity, and inclusion to young audiences
In today’s world, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are more important than ever before. DEI is about recognizing and valuing differences, promoting fairness, and creating inclusive environments where everyone feels respected and valued, and educating and informing young people on the relevance of DEI is crucial for a better future.
Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham
Diversity and inclusion - a hot topic in the world right now. But knowing how and where to begin to make a tangible difference can be tricky... That's why we created this podcast! By drawing on the experience of thought leaders across Canada, we hope to create awareness, showcase a variety of perspectives, and inspire courage for all of us to create more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces and communities for all. Hosted by Anne-Marie Pham, CEO of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.
Toolkits
Information, resources and tools for equity, diversity & inclusion.
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