March 15 - March 22, 2024
Virtual, In-Person, and Hybrid Events Available - See Below for Schedule
In anticipation of this year's pivotal initiative, the upcoming UWindsor Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization (EDID) Week 2024 promises to be a beacon of enlightenment and collaboration. From March 15 to March 22, this transformative week will spotlight the dedication of campus and local partners, united in their commitment to advancing equity through community and collaboration. Stay tuned for a compelling lineup of events and discussions that will further illuminate the path toward a more inclusive community.
Reflecting on the past, the Office of the Vice-President Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion marked a significant milestone with the inaugural EDID Week in 2022. This groundbreaking initiative delved into a myriad of topics, including Indigenization, remembrance of the victims of transatlantic slavery, resistance and the Underground Railroad, accessibility awareness, sexual violence prevention, and the rights of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. The second annual EDID Week in 2023, starting on March 20, built on this foundation, amplifying efforts to challenge oppression and acknowledging the ongoing and future work essential for fostering a more just community.
For videos of past EDID Week events, please visit our Past Events page.
EDID Week 2024 Daily Schedule
Learn about the events scheduled all throughout the week!
For more information on our speakers, please visit the individual event's registration pages and click on the speaker's profile picture.
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM: EDID Week Fair
Celebrate the launch of the University of Windsor's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization (EDID) Week 2024 at the EDID Week Fair! Join us for this exciting event where you can immerse yourself in the spirit of EDID, discover various initiatives and organizations, and actively engage with the vibrant university community. No registration is necessary – simply walk in and be a part of this enriching experience. Explore, connect, and contribute to the diversity and inclusion conversation during EDID Week!
In-Person Event
Location: CAW Student Centre Commons
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: "The Many Harms of EDID" Talk by Desmond Cole
For decades, Canadian universities denied their roles in upholding oppression. In a few short years, these institutions have become self-proclaimed champions of equity, diversity, inclusion, and even decolonization [EDID]. Institutions often fail to meaningfully define these terms, or to apply them in a way that affects the daily lives of students, faculty, and the broader community. We'll explore the ways that EDID obscures racism and oppression, and presumes a consensus for change that does not exist within Canadian universities.
Hybrid Event (In-person & Live Streamed)
In-person Location: Alumni Auditorium, CAW Centre, University of Windsor
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Inclusion at UWindsor
Since 2019, the University of Windsor Pride Committee (UWinPride) has been working with partners across campus to enhance our inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff, faculty, and community members. This session will provide an overview of our recent efforts and engage you in meaningful dialogue about creating an inclusive and just university environmental for ALL.
Speakers: Ash O’Neil (shey/they), Joyceln Lorito (she/her), and Mack Park (they/them)
Virtual Event
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Symposium on Slurs Day 1/3
Join us for a 3-day virtual symposium, bringing together campus EDID champions, professors, and scholars. Explore topics like historical slurs, substance use, academic freedom, intersectional gender x race, 2SLGBTQIA+ issues, ableism, mental health, indigeneity, and racism. Engage in insightful discussions, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities.
Virtual Event
Link to Event Registration Page and Schedule
11:30 AM - Noon: Accessibility Awareness Days 2024
Week 3 – The Proposed Postsecondary Standard (AODA)
Tina Doyle is the Director of AccessAbility at the University of Toronto and the Chair of the Standards Development Committee for the proposed Accessible Postsecondary Education Standard under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Join us as Tina discusses this upcoming legislation and thoughts about what universities can do to get ready. For the full Accessibility Awareness Days schedule, please visit the website.
Virtual Event - In Partnership with the Office of Human Rights, Equity & Accessibility (OHREA)
9:55 AM - 2:00 PM: Symposium on Slurs Day 2/3
Join us for a 3-day virtual symposium, bringing together campus EDID champions, professors, and scholars. Explore topics like historical slurs, substance use, academic freedom, intersectional gender x race, 2SLGBTQIA+ issues, ableism, mental health, indigeneity, and racism. Engage in insightful discussions, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities.
Virtual Event
Link to Event Registration Page and Schedule
Additional information about the day's events will be available shortly.
9:55 AM - 1:30 PM: Symposium on Slurs Day 3/3
Join us for a 3-day virtual symposium, bringing together campus EDID champions, professors, and scholars. Explore topics like historical slurs, substance use, academic freedom, intersectional gender x race, 2SLGBTQIA+ issues, ableism, mental health, indigeneity, and racism. Engage in insightful discussions, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities.
Virtual Event
Link to Event Registration Page and Schedule
Additional information about the day's events will be available shortly.
11:00 AM - Noon: The role of 'Open' in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Efforts
Open education is a social justice issue. In this session, we will explore how to use our positions of power to open the gates of democracy in our classrooms and disrupt the status quo.
Virtual Event
Contact Information
Kayla Hurst (she/her)
Executive Assistant, Vice-President People, Equity, & Inclusion
kayla@uwindsor.ca | vppei@uwindsor.ca
519-990-0061 | 519-253-3000 ext. 2642