Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Hub
This hub is your source for institutional strategies, data, news, services, training, and resources related to EDI, anti-racism, and decolonization.
UWinnipeg is shaped by the diversity of the communities around it. We’re committed to supporting EDI for all faculty, staff, students, and the broader public.
We work to address issues that affect equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples, women, people with disabilities, racialized communities, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals who study, work, and engage with the university.
Why EDI Matters
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential for a supportive and respectful university environment.
Our goals are to:
- Foster a culture of inclusion, where individuals can fully participate without pressure to assimilate.
- Improve the work and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students.
- Strengthen research impact and innovation; studies show that diverse research teams often produce stronger outcomes.
- Provide equitable opportunities in recruitment, hiring, advancement, mentorship, and access to resources.
Equity Gaps
Despite progress, inequalities remain within Canadian universities. For example:
- Women are less represented in higher-level academic positions.
- Racialized women are among the most underrepresented groups.
- Women, Indigenous Peoples, and racialized communities experience higher unemployment rates and lower salaries.
- Indigenous Peoples and several racialized groups remain underrepresented in academic positions.
- Women continue to be underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Addressing these disparities is part of our ongoing commitment to EDI.