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
- July 2, 2025First in class: More students shaping medicine's future (Part 2)Part 2 in our series on founding medical students
- June 24, 2025How are you answering the TRC Calls to Action?Share your reconciliation efforts through the First 10/Next 10 poster series
- May 29, 2025TMU celebrates Indigenous voices with month-long cultural eventsJune brings National Indigenous Peoples Month to TMU with workshops, art and community learning
- Event Title:Summer Series of Tea n Talk on the Rooftop Event Summary:Indigenous students, faculty and staff are invited to Tea n Talk on the rooftop of TMU’s Urban Farm on June 4, July 9 and August 6, 2025, hosted by GMISS and Urban Farm’s Indigenous Foodways program.July 09, 20252:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT
- Event Title:Fostering Allyship-Indigenous Foodways: Medicine Garden Tour & Ally Session | National Indigenous Peoples MonthEvent Summary:Join an interactive tour of the Medicine Garden at TMU’s Urban Farm and learn how to be a respectful, informed ally to First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. Registration required; limited capacity.June 30, 20251:00 PM EDT - 2:30 PM EDT
- Event Title:Trade & Tradition: Why is the Birch Bark Canoe Important? | National Indigenous Peoples MonthEvent Summary:Celebrate National Canoe Day with a new, permanent birch bark canoe display, honouring its cultural significance and connection to Indigenous entrepreneurship.June 26, 20251:00 PM EDT - 3:00 PM EDT
- Event Title:First 10/Next 10: TRC Poster Call Information SessionEvent Summary:Reflect on 10 years since the TRC report and learn how to share your reconciliation efforts at TMU through First 10/Next 10, a campus-wide call to action.June 19, 202510:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT
- Event Title:Indigenous Student Graduation DinnerEvent Summary:Gdoo-maawnjidimi Mompii Indigenous Student Services invites all graduating Indigenous students and their families to join the annual Indigenous Student Graduation Dinner.June 17, 20255:30 PM EDT - 7:30 PM EDT
- Event Title:Black Excellence Graduation CelebrationEvent Summary:Join us in celebrating the annual Black Excellence Graduation Celebration as we honour Black graduating students and build community, connection and shared joy.June 11, 20255:00 PM EDT - 7:00 PM EDT
- Event Title:INDG Art Tours | National Indigenous Peoples MonthEvent Summary:Enjoy a leisurely and informative stroll and learn about TMU’s Indigenous placemaking initiatives on campusJune 11, 20251:30 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT
- Event Title:Full Moon Teachings | National Indigenous Peoples MonthEvent Summary:Join this inclusive Full Moon teaching to explore Anishinaabe moon teachings, self-care and well-being. Open to all TMU and GTA community members. All genders welcome.June 10, 20256:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
- Event Title:Student/Alumni Achievements Gallery w/ Film Screening (Director’s Cut) | National Indigenous Peoples MonthEvent Summary:Celebrate Indigenous student and alumni creativity at this gallery and catch a 1 p.m. screening of All Sacred Things (Director’s Cut), directed by Derek Sands.June 09, 202510:00 AM EDT - 3:00 PM EDT
- Event Title:Inuit Culture and Art with Angela Aula | National Indigenous Peoples MonthEvent Summary:Learn about Inuit culture with artist Angela Aula and create your own Inukqsuk painting on canvas. Registration required; limited seats available.June 06, 20251:30 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT