Overview
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in education refers to intentional inclusive teaching and learning approaches to curriculum, course design, teaching practice, and assessment that create a learning environment where all students feel valued and respected, have equitable access to learning and other educational opportunities, and are supported to learn to their full potential.
Resources
EDI and Anti-racism Reports
Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Canadian Schools (PDF) – Global Centre for Pluralism 2021
Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education (PDF) – US Dept. of Education
Anti-Racism Education in Canada (PDF) – Centre for Race and Culture 2013
Black Student Experiences in Higher Education (PDF) – National Union of Students
Equity and Inclusion Lens and Handbook (PDF) – City of Oshawa 2021
COVID Labour Market Impacts on Indigenous and Racialized Workers (PDF) – CCPA 2021
Dimensions of Racism (PDF) – United Nations OHCHR 2005
Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy (PDF) – York District School Board 2021
Diversity and Inclusion in the College Classroom (PDF) – Faculty Focus 2016
EDI Annual Report (PDF) – University of Toronto 2020
EDI at Canadian Universities Report on the 2019 National Survey (PDF) – Universities Canada 2019
EDI in Canadian Higher Education (PDF) – York University 2020
Human Rights Update 2018-2020 Report (PDF) – TDSB 2021
Ontario Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy (PDF) – Government of Ontario 2009
Policy and Guidelines on Racism and Racial Discrimination (PDF) – Ontario Human Rights Commission 2009
Professional Advisory Anti-Black Racism (PDF) – Ontario College of Teachers
Race Relations in Canada (PDF) – Canadian Race Relations Foundation 2021
The State of Aboriginal Learning in Canada (PDF) – Canadian Council on Learning 2009
Towards Race Equity in Education – The Schooling of Black Students in the GTA (PDF) – York University 2017
EDI in Business
Brochure DEI for Business (PDF) – Cambridge University 2022
Let’s Talk: Whiteness and Health Equity (PDF) – National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
EDI in Research NSERC
Assessing EDI in Your Research Setting (PDF) – NSERC 2019
EDI in Higher Education and Research Main Concepts (PDF) – NSERC 2019
EDI in Higher Education and Research (PDF) – NSERC 2020
EDI in Higher Education Current Situation (PDF) – NSERC 2019
EDI in Higher Education Potential Benefits of Diversity in Research (PDF) – NSERC 2019
EDI in Higher Education: Why Set EDI Targets (PDF) – NSERC 2019
EDI in STEM
Best Practices for EDI in STEM (PDF) – National Science and Technology Council 2021
EDI Science Toolkit (PDF) – Carleton University 2022
EDI Toolkit (PDF) – University of Alberta 2021
Indigenization and Decolonizing the Curriculum
100 Ways to Decolonize Courses (PDF) – University of Regina
Decolonizing Indigenous Education Policies (PDF) – Abawi 2016
Decolonizing Your Syllabus (PDF) – Ahadi 2020
DEI and Indigenous Lens Quick Reference Guide (PDF) – Confederation College 2019
Indigenization of the Academy: A Checklist (PDF) – Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
Indigenous Academic Integrity (PDF) – University of Calgary 2020
Indigenous Learning Outcomes (PDF) – Confederation College
Pulling Together: A Guide for Curriculum Developers (PDF) – BC Campus
CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance (PDF) – Global Indigenous Data Alliance
Kairos Blanket Exercise (webpage) – Kairos Canada 2023
The First Nations Principles of Ownership, Control, Access, Possession (OCAP) (webpage) – The First Nations Information Governance Centre 2023
Postsecondary EDI Frameworks and Action Plans
Algonquin College: Inclusion and Diversity Blueprint (PDF) – 2019-2022
British Columbia Institute of Technology: Anti-Racism Framework (PDF) – 2020
Carleton University: EDI Action Plan (PDF) – 2020
Confederation College: Diversity, Equity, and Indigenous Lens (PDF) – 2019
George Brown College: Anti-Racism Action Plan (PDF) – 2022
Humber College: EDI Framework Strategy (PDF) – 2022
Lakehead University: EDI Action Plan (PDF) – 2019-2024
Lambton College: EDI Strategy (PDF) – 2022-2027
McGill University: Strategic EDI Plan (PDF) – 2020-2025
McMaster University: EDI Strategy (PDF) – 2020
Mohawk College: EDI Action Plan (PDF) – 2021-2022
Royal Roads University: Anti-Racism Action Plan (PDF) – 2021
Sheridan College: EDI Action Plan (PDF)
University of Guelph: EDI Action Plan (PDF)
York University: EDI Strategy (PDF) – 2020-2027
Tip Sheets
10 Tips & Resources to Develop an Anti-racism Classroom (PDF) – George Brown College 2021
How to make EDI a priority in your math class (webpage) – Learning Disabilities Associate of Ontario (LDAO)
University of Calgary: Diversifying Course Content through an EDI Perspective
Five Competencies for Culturally Competent Teaching and Learning (PDF) – Purdue University
Toolkits
50-30 Challenge and Toolkit – Colleges & Institutes Canada
Teaching for Belonging: Inclusive and Identity-Responsive Instruction (PDF) – Humber College
Anti-Oppression Anti-Racism Resources for Educators (PDF) – Queen’s University 2020
Assessing Bias in Curricular Materials (PDF) – Midwest and Plains Equity Centre 2017
Bias Evaluation Instrument (PDF) – Nova Scotia Department of Education 2001
Campus Toolkit for Combatting Racism (PDF) – Canadian Federation of Students
Course Design Considerations for Inclusion and Representation (PDF) – Quality Matters 2022
Diversity & Inclusion Planning toolkit (PDF) – University of Chicago 2021
EDI & Antiracism Toolkit (PDF) – Oregon Library Association
EDI: A Toolkit for Post-secondary Campuses (PDF) – Canadian Mental Health Association
EDI Indigenization and Decolonization Toolkit (PDF) – University of Alberta 2020
EDI Quick Resource (PDF) – Guelph University 2019
EDI Toolkits Online Resources (docx)
Empowering Educators – A Guidebook on Race & Racism (PDF) – First Book 2020
Microaggressions in the Classroom (PDF) – Derald Wing Sue, PhD
Power Privilege and Justice in the Classroom (PDF) – University of Toronto
Principles of Inclusive Teaching (PDF) – Northwestern University 2021
Strategic Planning for EDI Toolkit (PDF) – Berkeley University 2015
Student Learning Outcomes in an Inclusive Environment(PDF) – University of Dakota
Teaching for Belonging (PDF) – Humber College 2022
Tools and Guidance for Evaluating Bias in Instructional Materials (PDF) – Comprehensive Centre Network 2020
Beyond Limits: New Ways to Reinvent Higher Education (PDF) – UNESCO 2022
Calls to Action (PDF) – Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada 2015
Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canada (PDF) – National Dialogues and Action for Inclusive Higher Education and Communities 2022
The Language of EDI – Glossary – Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, University of Calgary
FAIR Principles – Guidelines to ensure that research (meta)data are findable, accessible, interoperable, and re-usable – Federated Research Data Repository (FRDR) 2023
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resource Library – Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning, University of Calgary
Othering and Belonging Institute – UC Berkeley
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