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Proudly diverse, intentionally inclusive
The mandate of TMU’s Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion (OVPECI) is to maintain a visible presence for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and Indigenous values and experience as integral components across all teaching, learning, research, service and administrative functions of the university, while addressing the range of systemic barriers at TMU. The OVPECI is led by the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion, Tanya De Mello.
How we can support your commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Our team can help you to strategize the ways that you can respond, build, adapt and enhance how you learn, teach and work to further reflect TMU’s values of equity, diversity and inclusion. In particular, we support students experiencing any difficulties in the classroom (virtual or in-person), including barriers to full participation and inclusion. We encourage you to get in touch if you are seeking:
- Culturally-supportive student support for First Nations, Inuit, Metis, Canadian Indigenous students (or those who identify by nation or community).
- Strategies to enhance the inclusion of students, faculty and staff with disabilities.
- Coaching, advice and consultation to help you respond to human rights concerns, as well as the investigation and alternative resolutions of complaints.
- Educational programming, including community events and workshops, to engage with topics related to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Educational training opportunities to increase your team’s understanding of the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Equity data and diversity resources to help you plan and make decisions with intention.
In the news
- March 11, 2025How do we cultivate strength in uncertain times?Learn how nervous system regulation contributes to healing and empowerment
- February 20, 2025Redefining Black Excellence at TMUA space to connect authentically, to empower one another and to share stories
- February 18, 2025Review proposed changes to the Discrimination and Harassment Prevention PolicyUniversity community invited to comment at tabling sessions
- Event Title:Spring EquinoxEvent Summary:All TMU community members are invited to celebrate the Spring Equinox on Thursday, March 20.March 20, 20255:00 PM EDT - 7:00 PM EDT
- Event Title:Tabling session for the Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy Review #3Event Summary:Join us for a tabling session for the Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy Review in the Student Learning Centre.March 13, 202511:30 AM EDT - 1:30 PM EDT
- Event Title:Tabling session for the Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy Review #2Event Summary:Join us for a tabling session for the Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy Review in the Student Learning Centre.March 04, 202511:30 AM EST - 1:30 PM EST
- Event Title:Tabling session for the Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy Review #1Event Summary:Join us for a tabling session for the Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy Review in the Student Learning Centre.February 28, 202511:30 AM EST - 1:30 PM EST
- Event Title:Black Excellence MixerEvent Summary:Join us for our annual mixer to connect with community and engage in discussions that redefine the narrative of "excellence" as the only path forward for Black academics, professionals and students.February 27, 20255:00 PM EST - 7:00 PM EST
- Event Title:Memorial Potluck Feast for MMIWGM2SEvent Summary:Bring a potluck dish to share at the annual Memorial Feast to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, men and two-spirit people (MMIWGM2S).February 12, 20255:00 PM EST - 7:00 PM EST
- Event Title:Film Screening for MMIWGM2SEvent Summary:Join us on February 12 for a short film and discussion in honour of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, men and two-spirit people.February 12, 20252:00 PM EST - 3:00 PM EST
- Event Title:Healing Through Crafting for MMIWGM2SEvent Summary:All TMU community members are invited to join a hands-on crafting session to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, men and two-spirit people.February 12, 202512:00 PM EST - 2:00 PM EST
- Event Title:Indigenous Role Model Event with Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin (TMU community members)Event Summary:Join the Indigenous Role Model Event with award-winning filmmaker and TMU alumni Dr. Koostachin.February 06, 20254:00 PM EST - 6:00 PM EST
- Event Title:Indigenous Role Model Event: A conversation with Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin (Indigenous community members only)Event Summary:Indigenous students, faculty and staff are invited to Gdoo-maawnjidimi Mompii Indigenous Student Services’ Indigenous Role Model Event hosting award-winning filmmaker and TMU alumni Dr. KoostachinFebruary 06, 202512:00 PM EST - 2:00 PM EST
