Inclusion Week: Do the Work: Dialogue Across Differences (for Graduate Students – part of the DEDI certificate)
The Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion, in partnership with the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Teaching Commons, is pleased to announce the launch of the Graduate Student Certificate in Decolonization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEDIA).
This multi-year, fully online certificate is designed to provide graduate students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to integrate DEDIA principles into their academic, research and professional practices. Through a combination of self-guided learning, workshops, and applied practice, students will strengthen their ability to foster inclusive environments and engage in equity-focused leadership within higher education.The certificate is designed for maximum flexibility and may be completed in as little as one semester, or over the course of three years.
The first course offering of the Winter 2026 semester – Do the Work: Dialogue Across Differences – will be offered during Inclusion Week on Monday, March 2 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
This interactive workshop for graduate students equips participants with practical communication skills for engaging across differences of opinion, experience, and worldview. Through scenarios, discussion and skill-building activities, participants will learn strategies to stay grounded during moments of conflict, approach disagreements constructively and build bridges across divides.
