Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism
Through effective leadership, a clear vision, and collaborative efforts, the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (EDI-AR) champions Memorial University's commitment to advancing its institutional EDI-AR goals across all campuses.
Our Vision
The Office of EDI-AR is dedicated to cultivating a university atmosphere in which human rights are honoured, and equity is integrated into all aspects of academic, professional, and campus life.
Our Mission
To transform Memorial into a leading EDI-AR institution among Canadian universities and beyond by actively engaging both the local and global communities in meaningful dialogue and action. Learn more about our mandate.
2026 Events at a glance
| When | Events |
|---|---|
| January-June | EDI-AR Lunch Hours |
| May | 2026 International EDI-AR Conference |
| June | Pride Month |
Upcoming event:
EDI-AR Lunch Hour Presentation: From the Black Student Association
Join us at the next EDI-AR Lunch Hour where members of the Black Student Association will speak about their experiences at the BUC Convergence Conference!
Date: Wednesday, March 25
Venue: IIC-3057
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Note: Please bring your own lunch.
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that the lands on which Memorial University’s campuses are situated are in the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit of this province.
Labour Acknowledgement
We acknowledge the labour theft extracted from people of African descent and used to build European wealth and economies globally and in the Canadian nation state—including Newfoundland and Labrador’s shipbuilding and cod fishery industries—through the violence of trans-Atlantic enslavement.