Arts EDI
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Faculty of Arts
Our EDI approach
The Faculty of Arts is committed to innovate and promote excellence in academic and creative research, academic programs, student experience, and community relationships. We acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion, indigenization and human rights are at the core of this mission. We recognize that this journey involves members of equity-seeking groups and allies working together, and we will continue to develop individual and structural interventions to support and accelerate this process.
Passed by the Faculty of Arts Equity and Diversity (EDI) Committee June 2020
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EDI Researchers
Learn about Faculty of Arts researchers engaged with Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Featured news
EDI research applied in Canadian journalism
How personally invested should a journalist be in the stories they cover? Doctoral student, Hafsa Maqsood discusses her research.
6 outstanding grad students selected as equitable and inclusive leadership interns
Program stands as a commitment to equitable pathways
UCalgary salutes Black heritage and academic excellence
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Former Ghanaian president visits campus, praises UCalgary’s diversity
John Mahama promotes West Africa as a hub for innovation and economic growth
Territorial acknowledgement
The University of Calgary, located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
The University of Calgary is situated on land Northwest of where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, a site traditionally known as Moh’kins’tsis to the Blackfoot, Wîchîspa to the Stoney Nakoda, and Guts’ists’i to the Tsuut’ina. On this land and in this place we strive to learn together, walk together, and grow together “in a good way.”
Embedded Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS)
Learn to apply technological solutions to solve a wide range of real-world issues. All courses in this embedded certificate program integrate hands-on experience.