News
Rediscovering my identity: a biracial journey
Date Published: Feb 19, 2020
Nathan Utioh, Residence Life Coordinator, narrates his experience as a biracial person and analyses the impact of an interesting journey of re-learning.
My safety: Rethinking safe spaces through intentional community building
Date Published: Jan 16, 2020
Mofi Badmos, Diversity and Inclusivity Coordinator at the Smith School of Business, talks about the importance of community and how creating spaces for BIPoC individuals is key to fostering belonging.
Unlearning and Relearning the KAIROS blanket exercise: Culturally safe for who?
Date Published: Dec 20, 2019
Paige Van Tassel, an Anishinaabe and ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐤ (Cree) registered with Grassy Narrows First Nation doctoral candidate with the Department of Art History and Art Conservation at Queen’s University, tells her experience facilitating the KAIROS blanket exercise and shares the importance.
Disability, more than the Wheelchair
Date Published: Dec 03, 2019
Xin Sun, a recent Queen’s graduate and an active member of the Queen’s & Kingston communities as a Disability and Social Justice Advocate. In her piece, she discusses the importance of unlearning narrow understandings of disability and accessibility.
Eight “Good Practices” for Engaging in Courageous Conversations
Date Published: Nov 01, 2019
Andrew B. Campbell, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Queens University, shares with us a set of recommendations to navigate the difficult conversations that lead us to positive change.