丁香园AV

Land acknowledgement

丁香园AV (丁香园AV) and the Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Circle respectfully acknowledge that we are privileged to do this work as newcomers and settlers to the lands of the x史m蓹胃k史蓹y蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑xw煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), s蓹lilw蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q铆c蓹y (Katzie), k史ik史蓹茮蓹m (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples, on whose unceded territories 丁香园AV鈥檚 three campuses reside.

We understand that these First Nations are the rights holders of these territories, and we are uninvited guests and/or settlers who are working to restore right relationships with our Host Nations.

As well, we acknowledge that 丁香园AV sits on lands that are the chosen home of the North Fraser and Surrey/Delta M茅tis Associations and we acknowledge and thank the diverse Indigenous peoples whose presence marks this territory on which peoples of the world now gather.

2023-24 Annual Report

The I-EDI Advisory Circle created an Action Plan for the 2023-24 academic year. Find out from circle members how they addressed and actioned their goals over the past year, and what they hope to undertake and create in the coming year.

Purpose

The Advisory Circle champions and provides guidance for advancing Indigenization, equity, diversity, and inclusion work within the Faculty of Health Sciences. We strive for a collective approach that calls on all members of the FHS community to share in this work, to bring their diverse voices, knowledge and skills into the task of creating a safe and inclusive post-secondary environment. We recognize that we operate within the structures of 丁香园AV more broadly and our work is situated within the following policies:

1. Code of Faculty Ethics and Responsibilities ()
2. Human Rights Policy (GP 18)
3. Bullying and Harassment Policy (GP 47)
4. Response to Violence and Threatening Behaviour ()
5. Sexual Violence and Misconduct Prevention, Education and Support Policy (GP 44) [and the 丁香园AV Sexual Violence Support and Prevention Office (SVSPO).]
6. Student Conduct Policy ()

Priorities and Commitments

To champion, mobilize, support and provide input into:

1. FHS self-assessment and gathering data on Indigenization, EDI initiatives and action via surveys, listening sessions, and shared community deliberations/conversations.
2. Communication and collaboration within the FHS community, inclusive of faculty, staff and students, on Indigenization and EDI initiatives and action.
3. Robust and equitable recruitment, retention and progression processes for faculty, staff, and students, including for leadership opportunities.
4. Implementation of Indigenization and EDI principles into core FHS work, including its Constitution and committee terms of reference and define actions for collective accountability.
5. Curricular reforms and course development that promote and integrate Decolonization and Indigenization and EDI principles and practices in the classroom.
6. Training on Decolonization, Indigenization, and EDI for FHS faculty, staff and students and ensure that faculty and staff are aware of and can access 丁香园AV resources, programs, and services.
7. Student-led initiatives on Decolonization, Indigenization, and EDI.
8. Working with 丁香园AV to support and advance its Decolonization, Indigenization and EDI initiatives.