Equity, diversity, inclusion & belonging
Equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDI&B) is a strategic priority at Georgian. We’re committed to fostering a learning and working environment where everyone feels seen, heard and knows they belong through demonstrable, accountable and system-wide commitments to diversity, de-colonization, anti-racism, equity and inclusion.
EDI&B in action
Celebrating Black History Month
Feb. 1 marks the start of Black History Month. Many of the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians have been excluded from our national narrative and this is an opportunity to acknowledge, value and celebrate them. It’s also a chance to become true allies. Learn more about the ways you can celebrate Black History Month at Georgian.
We welcome our new EDI&B managers!
We are thrilled to announce three new employees joining the team as EDI&B managers: Lisa Harripersad, Debbie Opoku Mulder and Gowtham Vijayakumaran. These talented EDI&B practitioners will help us develop our EDI&B training and policy review processes and provide navigation support, particularly to marginalized students and employees.
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
Sept. 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to reflect on and commemorate the painful legacy of Canada’s residential schools. Several events are planned across all campuses leading up to Sept. 30. Learn more about Indigenous Services at Georgian College and see events and activities in our campus communities.
Proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
Georgian is an Employer Partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI), which provides the college with a number of benefits that will support us on our diversity and inclusion journey.
Diversity Ink monthly newsletter
- CCDI’s monthly newsletter provides information about CCDI events and research, and other pertinent news from the Canadian diversity and inclusion realm.
Knowledge Repository
- CCDI has an exclusive e-library with over 1,000 documents containing Canadian-specific and international diversity and inclusion research, reports, toolkits and news. This is an evergreen resource and new content is continually being added.
Monthly webinars
- CCDI offers educational webinars, which are free for all Georgian employees.
Resources
Related webpages
Georgian policies and procedures
Employee and faculty resources
Contact us
Questions? Want to learn more about EDI&B at Georgian?
Sula Levesque
Executive Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
- Email: Email Sula
- Phone: 249.388.0220