Diversity
Used to organize blog posts according to subject.
Pandemic & Impact on EDII
Jan 01, 2022
Tahmena Bokhari, EDI Director for the Smith School of Business, imagines a future where forever changed communities are filled with more compassion, empathy and humility
Eight “Good Practices” for Engaging in Courageous Conversations
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.
Justice Is Not Some of Our Work but All of Our Work
Apr 24, 2019
Curtis Carmichael, Queen’s alumnus and a respected community leader, talks about the need to move the conversation forward, from equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) towards an anti-oppression and anti-racism framework, in order to create meaningful change.
Breaking Boundaries Through the Arts: The Power of Poetry
Oct 29, 2018
Nirosha Balukamar -fourth-year undergraduate student at Queen’s- writes a powerful piece on how the art of the spoken word can be used to create connections and understandings.
Being Who You Are, Inside and Out
Jun 01, 2018
Erin LeBlanc, Director, Strategic Program Development & Accreditation at the Smith School of Business and Queen’s alumnae, discusses themes of identity, authentic self, and belonging.
Knowing Who You Are
Apr 30, 2018
Ann Deer, Indigenous Recruitment and Support Coordinator in the Faculty of Law and the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, discusses her experiences of being Indigenous within western education systems.
Reflecting on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Mar 21, 2018
2018 marks the 20th anniversary of the Queen’s University Equity Office. Anniversaries provide us with a good time to celebrate as well as engage in critical reflections on our mandate and progress.
The Appeals of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Jan 18, 2018
Dr. Gurjit Sandhu, a Queen’s alumna and faculty member in the Department of Surgery at the University of Michigan. In this piece, Dr. Sandhu reflects upon the meanings of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Welcoming and Belonging: A Kanien’kehá:ka Model of Inclusion
Dec 13, 2017
We hear from Kanonhsyonne (Janice Hill), Director of Indigenous Initiatives at Queen’s University. In this piece, the themes of connection, community and welcome are explored.
Privilege and Defensiveness: Unlearning in Order to Learn
Sep 30, 2017
In our first blog piece for 2017-2018 we hear from Queen’s alum, Mike Young. In his piece, Mike passionately discusses privilege, anger and courageous compassion.
Strengthening Community by Embracing Diversity
Jun 06, 2016
In this piece, Mona describes her experience of growing up in Kingston and the resiliency of the community that surrounds her.
Transitioning in Student Government
Apr 11, 2016
TK bravely and honestly discusses transitions and transitioning while at university.