Through effective leadership, a clear vision, and collaborative efforts, the office of the Vice-Provost, 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 EDI-AR Office 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.

Human Rights Policy Update:

Memorial University’s first-ever Human Rights policy is available for a second round of consultation. We want to hear your thoughts and ideas!

You can review the policy and give your feedback until November 6, 2025.  Please visit Memorial’s Policy Status page to make your voice count.

Upcoming Events:

EDI-AR Lunch Hour

The EDI-AR Lunch Hour is back! This relaxed, drop-in session provides an opportunity for staff, faculty, and students to learn more about the EDI-AR team and the important work we do. NOTE: Please bring your own lunch.

New Date: Wednesday, Nov. 19
Where: Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation (IIC-3057)
When: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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.