Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
At the Faculty of Nursing
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2025 Killam Awards celebrate a tradition of scholarship
Celebrating the Killams’ vision, the awards honoured excellence across UCalgary’s disciplines
Social innovation shines as UCalgary becomes global stage
International conference showcasing world leaders in social innovation comes to Western Canada for first time
UCalgary alum showcases the power of digital storytelling
2025 Schumacher Lecture, by award-winner Michael Lang, explores how to say the unsaid in healthcare
Transformative Talent Internships expand on campus to create new opportunities for graduate students
The Faculty of Graduate Studies program connects students with UCalgary teams for short-term, skill-building projects
Indigenous Graduate Award spotlights student excellence at UCalgary
With record applications and more than $940,000 in funding, the annual competition is now open
Student participates in Canadian Nurses Association first anti-Indigenous racism knowledge webinar
Savannah Large is a rural nursing student in the St. Paul’s cohort
May is Asian Heritage Month
Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to learn more about the diverse culture and history of Asian communities in Canada, as well as to acknowledge the many achievements and contributions of people of Asian origin who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada the country we know and love.
The theme for Asian Heritage Month 2025 is: “Unity in Diversity: The Impact of Asian Communities in Shaping Canadian Identity”. This theme acknowledges the abundance of diversity present among Asian Canadian communities, and how this richness has contributed to building a unifying Canadian identity. The diverse nature of Asian Canadian communities is considered as one of their strengths, just as it is in our Canadian identity.
Nursing EDIA Committee
- Aniela dela Cruz, chair, EDIA Committee
- Michelle Scott, Associate Dean, Indigenous Education
- Undergraduate Nursing Society
- Nursing Graduate Student Association
- Kara Sealock (Faculty)
- Jennifer Jackson (Faculty)
UCalgary Nursing EDIA Spaces: Speak, Listen Dialogue
Talk Series by the Faculty of Nursing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) Committee
Featured events
Taking action to promote an equitable, diverse and inclusive faculty
The Faculty of Nursing is committed to working as allies and in solidarity with Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) students and colleagues to truly achieve equity, diversity and inclusivity within our Faculty community.
Please share your thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, or personal stories about what you’re experiencing within our Faculty community. Our Faculty is learning a lot from all of our community members through your stories and experiences. Stories and experiences are important knowledge to help us learn, grow, and make changes that are necessary to promote an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment at the Faculty of Nursing.
Working to eliminate discrimination, racism, and oppression is a collective effort. It means we need to learn about people's stories and experiences. Hearing people's stories will help us reflect, but also act to create a safe and inclusive environment.
Disability & Accessibility Knowledge Hub
This Disability & Accessibility Knowledge Hub advances research, knowledge and evidence-based policies and practices on disabilities and accessibility. We envision barrier-free communities, supports and services to enable equitable inclusion at UCalgary and beyond.
Message from UCalgary Nursing EDIA Lead
As part of the University of Calgary, the Faculty of Nursing is committed to an equitable, diverse and inclusive campus that is accessible to all and free from harassment, bullying and discrimination. We also recognize 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 and racialized minorities, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ2+ communities (University of Calgary, 2021).
What does this mean for nurses? We have a long history of promoting social justice through our professional work. We abide by a code of ethics, upholding principles of justice, safeguarding human rights, equity, fairness and promoting the public good. It is our ethical responsibility to not discriminate on the basis of a person's ethnicity, culture, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social status, health status or any other attribute. We also respect the special history and interest of Indigenous Peoples (CNA, 2017, p. 15).
All UCalgary Nursing students, faculty and staff must stand in solidarity to support an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment. We also commit to working together to continue thriving within our strengths as a diverse community.
Aniela dela Cruz, associate professor, UCalgary Nursing
Chair, EDIA Committee, Faculty of Nursing
How can we better support Black Canadian Mental Health? Dr. Bukola Salami, Dr. Tito Daodu and Kome Odoko discuss at webinar hosted by GSA Watch video
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