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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

National Indigenous Veterans Day and Treaties Recognition Week 2022
November 03, 2022
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Categories: Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Mary Ann Lyons, Indigenous Student Advisor, shares information about Treaties Recognition Week (November 6-12), which honours the importance of treaties and helps us understand the meaning and relevance of treaty rights and relationships, and the reasons why treaties matter to all Ontarians, as well as National Indigenous Veterans Day (November 8), a day on which we can try to better understand the role Indigenous veterans have played in Canada and express our gratitude to them for their sacrifice and service.
My Culture is Not A Costume: Cultural Appropriation vs Cultural Appreciation
October 27, 2022
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Categories: Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
With Halloween approaching, Carmen Law, Director, Belonging, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, shares an important distinction between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation, resources to learn more, and questions for self-reflection if you are unsure how to decide if something is cultural appropriation. 
Miigwech (Thank You) From Helena Neveu, Knowledge Keeper in Residence
October 27, 2022
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Categories: Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
As recent events and important dates related to Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being wrap up, Helena Neveu, Knowledge Keeper in Residence at SLC has taken a moment to share her thoughts and some additional resources to ensure the SLC community continues to participate and learn.