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Human Rights


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At MacEwan University, we welcome everyone. We respect human rights, celebrate diversity and embrace equity and inclusion. We build human rights champions who influence our community both within and beyond the university's walls.

The Office of Human Rights, Diversity and Equity works with the entire MacEwan community to build a campus that is free from discrimination. We can answer your questions about human rights policies and support your ideas for initiatives that promote diversity. If you have experienced discrimination on campus, we can guide and support you.


Understanding Hate Series – The Gift of Our Wounds

Fri, Oct 4 2019
A former white supremacist and a man whose father was murdered, along with five others, in a Sikh temple attack talk about finding forgiveness after hate. Explore the topic of hate and its impact on diversity and inclusion.
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It's honest. It's candid. At times it's contentious. Moderated by Irfan Chaudhry, director of the Office of Human Rights, Diversity and Equity, our podcast explores the topic of hate and counter-hate in Alberta.

Seeking common ground
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CODE - Champions of Diversity and Equity at MacEwan

Become a champion

In this 12-week training program, you learn to influence your community as a Champion of Diversity and Equity. Explore the theory and practice of human rights. Develop your skill as an educator and advocate.

Learn about C.O.D.E.

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The Equity Project 

If you have a project related to human rights, diversity and equity, you can apply for support through The Equity Project initiative. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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