Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDI&B)

Equity, diversity, inclusion & belonging

Equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDI&B) is a strategic priority at Georgian. We’re dedicated to fostering a learning and working environment where everyone feels seen, heard and knows they belong through demonstrable, accountable and system-wide commitments to diversity, de-colonization, anti-racism, equity and inclusion.

EDI&B in action

Celebrating Black History Month 2024 at Georgian College

Celebrating Black History Month

Feb. 1 marks the start of Black History Month. Many of the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians have been erased or excluded from our national narrative, and this is an opportunity to acknowledge, value and celebrate them.

It’s also a chance to recognize the transformative work of Black Canadians today and to give visibility to the people and organizations creating meaningful change.

Image of Colleges & Institutes Canada logo 50 - 30 challenge

Proud champions of the 50 – 30 Challenge

The 50-30 Challenge is a crucial initiative aimed at advancing gender parity and representation of equity-deserving groups in Canadian organizations.

Our EDIB Centre is working closely with Georgian partners, community organizations, and the 50-30 project to actively engage and encourage organizations in the Simcoe County region and surrounding areas to commit to the 50-30 Challenge.

Learn more about the challenge.

EDIB participating at the Take back the night march

Take Back the Night at Georgian

The Centre for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging team at Georgian College joined Take Back the Night march, held on Sept. 22, to stand with all survivors of gender identities from all backgrounds in our communities against sexual violence. Take Back the Night is not just for ourselves, but for future generations.

Proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

Georgian is an Employer Partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI), which provides the college with a number of benefits that will support us on our diversity and inclusion journey.

Diversity Ink monthly newsletter

Knowledge Repository

  • CCDI has an exclusive e-library with over 1,000 documents containing Canadian-specific and international diversity and inclusion research, reports, toolkits and news. This is an evergreen resource and new content is continually being added.

Monthly webinars

Resources

Contact us

Questions? Want to learn more about EDI&B at Georgian?

Sula Levesque

Executive Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Email: Email Sula

Phone: 249.388.0220

Debbie Opoku Mulder

Manager of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Email: Email Debbie

Aisha O’ Connor

Manager of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Email: Email Aisha

Christina Storfa

Manager of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Email: Email Christi

Pamela Hagher

Coordinator of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Email: Email Pamela