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Join Dr. Malinda Smith at these upcoming events
I challenge you to research more about Black Canadian history, to discover the stories of Black Canadian pioneers and trailblazers and to share their contributions and impact with others.
Dr. Malinda S. Smith
Vice provost (equity, diversity and inclusion)
We are committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus that is accessible to all and free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination.
The University of Calgary recognizes that diverse faculty, staff, students and alumni benefit and enrich the work, teaching, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and broader community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been, and continue to be, encountered by equity seeking groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, visible/racialized minorities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+.
We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here.
Alberta’s top employers
(2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
Canada's best diversity employers
(2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
Alberta’s first Fair Trade Campus
WorldatWork Alliance for WorkLife Progress Seal of Distinction
(2015, 2016, 2017)
Educational workshops and presentations are offered by request to various groups on campus, including classrooms, clubs, employee groups, departments and faculties. Presentations are tailored to specific subjects or areas of concern.
If you need to discuss an issue of protected disclosure or other concern, contact the Office of Protected Disclosure Research Integrity Advisor, who is available to all members of the university community and serves as a central, confidential resource.
Our commitment to the principles of the Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP) Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan help us strive to overcome structural, social and cultural barriers to create an empowering, inclusive, respectful and safe environment that values the diversity and dignity of every person.
Join Dr. Malinda Smith at these upcoming events
Complaint! Monday, March 22, 2021, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Dr. Sara Ahmed will reflect on her recently completed research project on complaint, which draws on oral and written testimonies from students and academics who have made complaints about harassment, bullying and unequal working conditions at universities.
Stay tuned for registration details!
A one-of-its-kind national dialogue focused on taking action to address anti-Black racism and to advance Black inclusion within Canadian post-secondary education is gathering momentum.
Pictured clockwise from top left: The University of Calgary's Malinda S. Smith, U of T's Wisdom Tettey, Dalhousie University's Theresa Rajack-Talley and Brock University's Gervan Fearon (photos supplied)
Students compete in Isaac Moot for first time, exploring Charter of Rights issues in the collection of race-based data during pandemic...
History was made in the US over the weekend. CBC checks in with a political scientist, Dr. Malinda Smith on the historic election of Kamala Harris to Vice President-elect.
Compelling Calgarians: Dr. Malinda Smith helping the University of Calgary take a bold step as vice-provost of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Political scientist Malinda Smith, now the University of Calgary’s vice-provost of equity, diversity and inclusion, says while COVID-19 has meant people need to be physically distant, it also means more people can join, participate and learn virtually.
An article regarding racial equity leadership in COVID times written by Dr. Malinda Smith. It explores how the pandemic has highlighted the disparities and knowledge gaps in our institutions and society.