About Us
The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) works collaboratively with academic, administrative, and student leaders to embed transformative inclusivity across every area of the Faculty.
Meet the Team
Led by the Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, KPE's Office of EDI centralizes staff with EDI-specific roles.
Together, the team leads and supports equity-related initiatives throughout all areas of the Faculty, rooted in the belief that meaningful inclusion involves recognizing, embracing, and celebrating diverse ideas, perspectives, ways of knowing and doing.
Reach out to the team for support by emailing edi.kpe@utoronto.ca
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 Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion | Image
 Assistant Manager, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion |
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 Coordinator, Indigenous Initiatives | Image
 Assistant Manager, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion |
What We Do
Education
We develop and deliver foundational training and sessions on equity principles and practices to students and staff and work collaboratively with faculty leaders to ensure the values and guiding principles of the Academic Plan are embedded.
Community Outreach
- We maintain positive relationships with KPE students, staff, faculty and alumni and develop opportunities to bring groups together for collaborative learning and professional development
We lead community observances that highlight the achievement of our diverse communities and support opportunities for connection with underrepresented communities external to the Faculty
Consultation
- We offer strategic advice to leadership, consultation and support to staff and students regarding issues of diversity and equity
We’re available to assist teams and units in developing, implementing and sustaining intentional initiatives that promote the values of community and inclusion across KPE
Indigenous initiatives
- We support the KPE community in collective work toward reconciliation. We offer culturally informed support for Indigenous students including advising and systems navigation, consultation and assistance to teams developing and implementing Indigenous-focused programming
We also work to build the capacity of non-Indigenous community members in addressing the University’s calls to action and KPE’s Task Force on Race and Indigeneity recommendations
Concerns
- We provide a central hub to receive and confidentially respond to questions and concerns from KPE students, staff, faculty and community members
We also offer information and guidance to assist individuals in informed decision-making and navigation through appropriate pathways in the academic, intercollegiate and physical activity spaces
Recent Initiatives
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Get Involved
Want to contribute to the ongoing work of advancing transformative inclusivity at the Faculty?
Learn more about opportunities to be involved in equity initiatives at KPE
Contact Us
Have a question, idea or concern? Contact us by email at edi.kpe@utoronto.ca.