Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Our Vision
Challenging the status quo to build a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive community at Lassonde School of Engineering, this strong community is the foundation to:
“Empower creators to transform ideas into action to build a better world for all“.
We are just starting as we come together to further develop, engage and share what we learn.
To achieve our vision, it is essential to build equity, diversity and inclusion into every action we take as a School. Rooting equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do at Lassonde is a tall order, one that requires everyone’s commitment to accomplish.
To help advance the process you can find important resources, updates on how are we progressing on our initiatives, find more information about the EDI sub-committee and their priorities, and k2i Academy on the following pages.
We also welcome you to share new ideas, resources and opportunities to collaborate on initiatives with EDI champions.
The Journey So Far
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EDI Action Plan
In 2019, a detailed multiple year action plan was formulated with focus on bringing a cultural change and making whole Lassonde community focused on EDI. A working group was formed and tasked to drive and accomplish various big and small initiatives. Progress has been made in getting many initiatives activated.
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k2i Academy
In June 2020 , the k2i Academy was launched to create innovative programs that engage and excite youth and educators in STEM teaching and learning.
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Continued effort
We're just at the start of this journey and it will take effort from all of us to make it a successful one.
Important Resources
- Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion (CHREI)
- York University’s Policies on Gender/LGBTQ*/Positive Space
- Vice President Equity, People and Culture
- Student Counselling Health and Well-Being
- Student Accessibility Services
- Ethics review process for research involving human participants
- York University Secretariat
- Inclusion Lens
Land Acknowledgement
First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory.
More than two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Between 1781 and 1820, eight treaties were signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, who opened their territory to settlement. Today, York University’s Keele Campus is located on Toronto Purchase Treaty, No. 13 lands and is situated on the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and Haudenosaunee.
Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation.