Earlier this year, the University of Manitoba earned the designation as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2022. UM joins 74 other Canadian organizations recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for this designation – which highlights the creation of inclusive workplaces for women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. “The University of Manitoba is pleased to be recognized for the work done to date to advance diversity and inclusion in our community,” says Dr. Tina Chen, Executive Lead (Equity, Diversion and Inclusion) at UM. “At the same time, we know this is an ongoing process, and that meaningful and sustained transformation requires centering equity, social justice and anti-oppression.”One of the main points of recognition for UM was the establishment of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) committees within work units and faculties.

Source: CBC News July 13, 2022 02:30 UTC