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October 28, 2020

New Blackness and Anti-Racism Course Examines the Institutions that Perpetuate Racism and Inequality

Cellphone cameras have helped cast light on the overt acts of racism that happen every day in our streets, but there are many forms of racism that are more subtle.... More

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October 28, 2020

Carleton’s Inclusion Week Attracts Large Audiences and Inspires Challenging Discussions on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

During a time of worldwide calls for greater equity, diversity and inclusion in society—and in the midst of a global pandemic—Carleton’s second annual Inclusion Week played a significant role in... More

October 19, 2020

Carleton’s Inclusion Week: A Conversation with Michael Charles and Navdeep Bains

To kick off Carleton University’s Second Annual Inclusion Week, Michael Charles, Assistant Vice-President and University Advisor at Equity and Inclusive Communities spoke with Navdeep Bains, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science... More

October 15, 2020

Carleton University Hosts EDI Action Plan Town Hall for Students

On Oct. 14, 2020 Carleton University hosted a virtual town hall to gather feedback from students on recommendations that will inform an Institutional Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan.

October 13, 2020

Carleton’s Inclusion Week Explores Solutions to Pandemic and Social Justice Challenges

In the wake of a public health crisis, worldwide protests against systemic racism and in recognition of the priorities of Carleton’s new Strategic Integrated Plan (SIP), the Carleton University community... More

October 7, 2020

Carleton Becomes First University to Adopt Rick Hansen Foundation’s Accessibility Certification

The adage remains true: accessible design benefits everyone, regardless of ability. And in a swiftly aging country where one in five people have a disability, the need for increased accessibility... More

October 5, 2020

Message from the President: Celebrate, Learn and Lead at Carleton’s Inclusion Week

Oct. 5, 2020 To All Members of the Carleton Community, It is our distinct pleasure to invite everyone to Carleton’s second annual Inclusion Week, which features a broad array of significant... More

September 29, 2020

Carleton Takes Part in Orange Shirt Day to Honour Residential School Survivors

Philip Macho Commanda understands what it means to live with the history of Canada’s residential schools. As a member of the Kitigan Zibi Anishnabeg band, both his grandmother and mother... More

September 23, 2020

Carleton University Hosts EDI Action Plan Town Hall for Faculty and Staff

Carleton University hosted the first town hall event on Sept. 22, 2020 to gather feedback from the community on recommendations that will inform the development of an institutional Equity, Diversity... More

September 15, 2020

The Globe and Mail: How students at Canadian business schools are using Instagram to call...

The Globe and Mail: How students at Canadian business schools are using Instagram to call out racism

On Himanshu Dev's first day of class at Western University's Ivey School of Business, a professor insisted he either shorten or change his name so his classmates would have an... More

September 14, 2020

Carleton Moves on Ambitious Plan to Support Action on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Although more work remains to be done in the weeks and months ahead, Carleton University is a big step closer to an ambitious plan for institutional strategic action on equity,... More

September 7, 2020

The Globe and Mail: Lacking diversity can hurt a company’s credit ratings

Just call it corporate karma. Companies that turn a blind eye to systemic discrimination in their workplaces risk damaging their credit ratings and driving up their cost of borrowing.