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EDIDA Conversations & Priorities

Help Shape the Faculty of Health Sciences’ Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Decolonization, Accessibility (EDIDA) Strategic/Action Plan. Join us on Zoom for Engaging Conversations.

March 7, 2025 | 11:30 AM-1:30 PM (FNB 1200)
The Unforgotten: A Film Screening & Discussion

The Unforgotten is a 35 minute film exploring the health and well-being of Inuit, Metis and First Nations peoples across five stages of life: birth, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and elderhood. The film uncovers instances of systemic racism, the impacts of colonial, and the ongoing trauma experienced by Indigenous peoples in the Canadian health care system.

Accompanied by educational resources, this film was created to raise awareness, incite reflection and spark conversations about how to make meaningful change happen in health care.

February 6, 2025 | 12:00-1:00 PM (Zoom)
Exploring Black Health and Wellbeing

The Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression and Decolonization Committee (DARAO) of the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing is proudly hosting a speaker series honouring Black History Month with thought-provoking presentations by an esteemed panel of Black scholars.

• View the event poster for additional details

December 13, 2024 | 12:00-1:30 PM
Health professions education from a justice lens: The impact of choices educators make when designing curriculum/courses on students from Equity Denied Groups (EDG)

This session introduced participants to different dimensions of the curriculum. Empirical examples were provided to illustrate how educational approaches or choices can impact students from EDGs in different ways. Participants will be invited to problem-solve around a given scenario and/or discuss their own courses and curricula in light of these concepts.

November 7, 2024 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM (Zoom)
EDIDA Workshop: Inclusive Teaching and Addressing Implicit Bias

The Faculty of Health Sciences Practice Education Committee is pleased to announce that we are planning a series of free online workshops this coming year. Frishta Akbar Kamal, the EDIDA and Interprofessional Education Coordinator for the Faculty of Health Sciences, will be the speaker at this event The first workshop will focus on Inclusive Teaching and Addressing Implicit Bias.

September 30, 2024 | 12:00-1:30 PM
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Facilitation Session

The FHS EDIDA team invites all FHS staff, faculty, and students to a pre-screening activity. This will be an opportunity for us to engage in meaningful conversations prior to the screening of “Silent No More: A Virtual Tour of the Former Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School” at 2:00 PM on September 30 in the D.B. Weldon Library (WL).

February 14, 2024 | 12:00-1:30 PM
Decolonizing evidence-based healthcare (external speaker)

Dr. Jaris Swidrovich, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto Decolonial and Indigenous lenses will be applied to evidence-based healthcare. Dr. Swidrovich will: 1) Summarize evidence-based healthcare through decolonial and Indigenous lenses; 2) Name and critically evaluate evidence-based healthcare regarding the knowledge system(s) that inform it; and 3) Describe intercultural counseling strategies that honour Indigenous medicines and practices.

February 9, 2024 | 12:00-1:30 PM (Zoom)
DesignEd Workshop: Navigating Difficult Conversations in the Classroom

In this session, Dr. Zoe Leyland (she/they) will guide educators through creating an accountable classroom environment, fostering the capacity to navigate challenging discussions. Dr. Leyland will offer insights and strategies to empower educators to hold space for difficult conversations, particularly regarding equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, and accessibility. Educators will have the opportunity to explore and address conversations they previously felt uncertain about handling within their classrooms. Dr. Leyland will provide concrete examples to illustrate effective approaches. Additionally, participants will gain access to resources focusing on inclusive language and methods for cultivating empathy. Join us as we delve into strategies for fostering accountability, enabling educators to facilitate crucial dialogues, and cultivate a more inclusive learning environment.

January 12, 2024 | 12:00-1:30 PM (Zoom)
DesignEd Workshop: Anti-Racism Pedagogy

Anti-racism pedagogies represent a paradigm shift in teaching methodologies, moving beyond traditional approaches to create inclusive and equitable learning environments (Blakely, 2009). In this workshop, participants will gain an understanding of some key elements of racism, exploring how these elements persist in educational institutions. We will address the role of implicit biases and microaggressions in perpetuating inequity. Next, we will begin to explore the dynamic landscape of anti-racism delving into the transformative power they can hold within educational contexts. We will explore practical strategies for educators to integrate anti-racism frameworks into their teaching practices, fostering a curriculum that reflects diverse perspectives and experiences. The session will conclude with a team hurdle, encouraging participants to identify at least one change they can implement immediately in their teaching practices to promote anti-racism..