QHS Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigeneity, and Accessibility General Assembly

Date

Tuesday December 3, 2024
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Location

(Hybrid) School of Medicine, Room 132 or ZOOM

This event is hosted by Queen's Health Sciences.

Join us for the Queen's Health Sciences (QHS) Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigeneity, and Accessibility (EDIIA) General Assembly, a gathering of passionate minds and advocates dedicated to fostering a more inclusive and equitable environment across the Queen's Health Sciences. This event has been made possible by the Bruce Cronk Lecture Fund.

Community Engagement across Kingston: Panel Discussion on Best Practices

We are delighted to have Dr. Aba Bailey a local community activist, entrepreneur, and educator.  A founding member of the Antiracism Kingston Task Force, host of the Kingston: Let’s Talk Race Town Hall, and a Queen’s University Alumni, Dr. Bailey will be providing a few words on how Queen’s Health Sciences can integrate more equitable and inclusive practices into community engagement across the city.  She will also moderate a panel made up of community partners across Kingston. 

QHS EDIIA Champion Forum Innovations

In addition to Dr. Bailey's keynote address, the event will feature innovation presentations led by the QHS EDIIA Champions. These presentations will showcase innovative and transformative initiatives that champion Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigeneity, and Accessibility across the QHS community. It's an opportunity to learn about the groundbreaking projects and ideas that are shaping the future of EDIIA in healthcare and academia.

Why Attend:

  • Gain valuable insights into the importance of EDIIA in health sciences.
  • Learn from experts and peers who are leading the charge for change.
  • Discover innovative solutions and initiatives that are shaping the landscape of EDIIA across QHS.
  • Network with like-minded individuals who are passionate about fostering inclusivity and equity in healthcare and academia.
  • Learn how you can get more involved.


Coffee and snacks will be made available to the attendees!

Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=O8se1rE41UKCxO-yg4uSXMitD2ocBXtDpTuQRaOHOlFUNjc2N1lXWkJOUE1XN1U0MURHN0dOTUhSSi4u