Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigeneity and Accessibility

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Queen's Health Sciences

Queen's Health Sciences (QHS) is guided by a set of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigeneity and Accessibility Statements that reflect our values

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STEM Indigenous Academics

STEM Indigenous Academics (STEMInA) is an academic support and community-building program for Indigenous students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) -based undergraduate degree programs. Students are from the Faculties of Arts and Science, Engineering and Applied Science, and Health Science

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Office of Indigenous Health

The Office of Indigenous Health has a mandate to develop and implement activities and initiatives that promote Indigenous Health and reconciliation in Queen’s Health Sciences. The office is a resource and advocate for Indigenous health education scholarship that is responsive to community priorities, promotes innovative care approaches, and incorporates and preserves Indigenous culture.

Office of Equity and Social Acccountability

The work of the Office of Equity and Social Accountability is guided by the QHS EDIIA Action Plan. It has a mandate to be accountable to its learners, faculty, staff, alumni, and broader community, taking action to respond to the education and health needs of our communities in an equitable and inclusive manner. The office has a responsibility to develop education, research, and clinical resources that prioritize “health for all.”

The Nest

The Nest is home to Queen’s Health Sciences, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigeneity and Accessibility (EDIIA) Initiatives and is the name of the physical space in which we work. It is a space for learners, staff and faculty to use to advance initiatives within EDIIA and encourage interprofessional collaboration. Within the Nest there is a shared workstation, kitchenette, lounge, Indigenous space, boardroom and breast/chest feeding room with a change table. It houses the Offices of Equity and Social Accountability and Indigenous Health.