Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
At the Faculty of Nursing
Featured News
Nursing students practice blood pressure checks at Mobilizing for Change conference
Term 2 and Term 6 students engage in peer mentorship and health and wellness education at Faculty of Social Work anti-black racism conference during Black History Month
Women's Resource Centre award winners announced
Recipients honoured for their positive impact on the UCalgary community
Q-and-A on suicide with award-winning journalist Anna Mehler Paperny
Reporter and author answers questions from UCalgary community about her experiences
Remembering the contributions of Black nurses to Canadian nursing
UCalgary Nursing educators say history gives important lessons to learn from and to critically reflect
Student-founded company wins East Village pilot project contract
UCalgary-supported startup provides washroom-attendant services
Faculty of Nursing introduces new admission process for BScN program
New admission process for UCalgary’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing to expand range of candidates for program
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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