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Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at St. Lawrence College

St. Lawrence College is committed to cultivating an institutional culture that values, supports, and promotes belonging, equity, human rights, respect, and accountability among faculty, staff, and students. The College has identified “Belonging” as its fifth core value and mandate as an educational institution.

Do you have feedback, questions, or an experience to share? We want to hear from you. Email Carmen Law, Director, Belonging, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Belonging@sl.on.ca.

EDI Task Force Recommendations Report
Read the report with framework and recommendations for equity, diversity, and inclusion at SLC.
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resources
Find resources to expand your understanding of a variety of EDI topics.
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SLC and CCDI Employer Partnership Guide
Access to a multitude of resources and training through SLC's Employer Partnership with CCDI.
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Faith, Culture, and Social Justice Calendar
Multifaith observances, cultural holidays, and social justice days of significance to our community.
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Pride at SLC
Information for members of our LGBTQQ2S+ community and allies.
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Belonging + EDI Updates and Resources

Treaties Recognition Week, 2023
In 2016, Ontario passed the first legislation of its kind in Canada declaring the first full week of November as Treaties Recognition Week. This year, Treaties Recognition Week is November 5-11, 2023.  Treaties Recognition Week helps students and the public learn about treaties from diverse Indigenous perspectives and encourages greater understanding of the importance of treaties in Ontario.
Secret Path Week – October 17 to 22 
Chanie Wenjack was born on January 19, 1954, in Ogoki Post, a remote Anishinaabe reserve in northwestern Ontario. In 1963, he and his sisters were sent to the Cecilia Jeffrey Residential School in Kenora, ON. Three years later, at the age of twelve, Chanie ran away from the school, attempting to go home to his family 600 km away. He died of hunger and exposure on Oct. 22, 1966, a week after he escaped. His body was found by a railway worker 60 km from the school. His tragic story is like so many stories of Indigenous children who never returned home from residential schools. 
National Indigenous History Month 2023 Book Recommendations and Virtual Library Display
This National Indigenous History Month, the Indigenous team at SLC has compiled a list of book recommendations for non-fiction and fiction books by Indigenous authors.