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CANADA’S BEST DIVERSITY EMPLOYERS (2025)
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Mental health
diversity programs
Formal diversity
strategy
Indigenous
Initiative Fund for
achievement and
growth
Training and
awareness
initiatives
retreats and other resources to
identify practical steps towards
making all university operations
more inclusive. The office of
the vice-president Indigenous
provides leadership in all areas
related to empowering and supporting Indigenous staff, students
The Strategic Plan Town Hall provides an opportunity for employees at the University of Manitoba to connect
and celebrate its path forward.
and faculty at the university.
Chen says every university
department is working to develop
its own reconciliation action
plan informed by the overall
reconciliation framework. The
office of equity transformation
is also empowering the broader
Our Bison spirit unites
a diverse workplace,
empowering each of us
to make a difference.
community. It’s all part of a shared
journey she says is filled with
hope and optimism.
“I feel like there’s energy and
commitment to doing the work
that’s needed and none of us
question that it’s hard and ongoing
work. But people are not shying
Join the Herd.
away from that because they feel
empowered,” says Chen.
“It’s thrilling because it tells us
that this is what people want the
university to be and that they’re
willing to put the time, effort and
work with each other to make
something new.”
