Treating the Faculty of Science students, staff, and professors with fairness by providing equitable access, opportunity and advancement to all people. One’s identity cannot lead to a biased outcome.

Recognizing and valuing the uniqueness of each individual and embracing the various dimensions of individual and collective differences – these include but are not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and condition, origin, linguistic identity, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious and political beliefs, or other identity factors.

Ensuring that students, staff, and professors feel a sense of belonging at the Faculty of Science.

Providing tools and resources for people to do what they need to do and minimize constraints. It is essential to work on removing barriers that make it impossible or difficult to use provided services.

• EDI Resources in Research
• Mashkawazìwogamig Indigenous Resource Centre
• Health and Wellness
• Immediate Support
• Emergency resources
• Peer support
• Online support
• Support groups
• Academic Support
• Vice Provost or Associate Vice-President, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
• The Employment Equity Program
• Dimensions Program
• Canada Research Chairs
• Institutional policies related to Indigenous peoples
• Programs related to Indigenous peoples
• Awards and recognition
• uOaccessible Advisory Board
• Self-identification questionnaire (only for members of the University of Ottawa)
• Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies
• Institute of Indigenous Research and Studies
• Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute
• Canadian Centre for Studies and Research on Bilingualism and Language Planning (CCERBAL)
• Excellence Canada at uOttawa

• Canadian Black Scientists Network (CBSN)
• Wisdom2Action
• Canadian Disabilities Studies Association (CDSA-ACÉH)
• Gage by 500 Women Scientists
• Immigrant and International Women in Science Network (IWS)

The Faculty of Science Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Fund

Support and inspire the next generation of change-makers by giving to the Faculty of Science Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Fund. Assist in building a culture of EDI leadership and community within the Faculty of Science.

The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Fund: Give to uOttawa Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science recognizes the importance of developing a diverse and welcoming environment where students, staff, and professors feel supported, safe, and enriched. To support and encourage a culture of belonging and community, the Faculty of Science Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Fund has been set up to launch and develop initiatives, policies and programs that promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and professional development. The EDI fund will enable the Faculty of Science to inspire and engage more young minds from underrepresented groups and train them to be our future leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). These funds will be used for the following activities to improve EDI in the Faculty of Science:

• Create new pathways to increase enrolment of underrepresented groups in our programs through scholarships and bursaries
• Provide equitable opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Develop educational science outreach programs and mentorship opportunities for underrepresented communities (e.g., high school students and youth)
• Support student-led EDI initiatives and events
• Enhance EDI support in research to foster more equitable, diverse, and inclusive research environments within the Faculty of Science
• Provide skill-based training to students, faculty, and community members in EDI (e.g., conflict resolution, human rights, anti-racism)
• Bring inspiring stories to the Faculty of Science through the EDI seminar series

To donate to the Faculty of Science Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Fund

The Indigenous Actions Fund

Help us support and empower our Indigenous communities, inspire, and increase Indigenous representation in science, and create a culture of respect within the Faculty of Science.

The Indigenous Actions Fund: Give to uOttawa Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science recognizes the importance of building relationships and community engagement to fully understand the unique realities, needs, and priorities of Indigenous peoples across and within distinctions. Increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples in science requires supporting Indigenous approaches and ways of doing, and acknowledging traditional, local, and Indigenous Knowledge systems. Through the Faculty of Science Indigenous Actions Fund, we aim to ensure that our activities and initiatives are aligned with the values, address the challenges, and reflect the goals of the communities we wish to serve. Indigenous leadership and knowledge is critical to achieving the foundational changes required to realize these goals, and the Indigenous Actions Fund will enable the Faculty of Science to support and sustain the following activities.

• Create new pathways to increase enrolment of Indigenous students in our programs through scholarships and bursaries
• Provide equitable opportunities and ensure an environment of belonging for Indigenous students, staff, and faculty
• Provide skill-based training to help professors and staff deepen their cultural competence
• Develop educational science outreach programs and mentorship opportunities for Indigenous youth to foster a curiosity in the sciences and an understanding of its everyday relevance
• Infuse Indigenous knowledge and traditions into curriculum content
• Enhance support for research and outreach projects that will build and strengthen connections with Indigenous communities and address challenges faced by Indigenous communities (e.g., clean water)

To donate to the Indigenous Actions Fund