At Lethbridge College, we know we all benefit when the rich diversity of our campus community is fully represented, and all students and employees are included. We are committed to identifying and overcoming systemic barriers that impede individuals from underrepresented groups. We are ready to work together to ensure Lethbridge College is a place where all individuals feel valued for their unique perspectives, skills and contributions.
Inclusive spaces
The Niitsitapi Gathering Place
Niitsitapi Gathering Place (AN1501) is a student lounge operated by Indigenous Services, also referred to as The Gathering Place. There are computers for student use, comfy chairs, and study spaces.
International Lounge
The International Lounge (AN 1719) is a social space for students that showcases our international students.
Pride Lounge
The Pride Lounge (AN1717) is a dedicated space for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies to meet and socialize.
Gender neutral bathrooms
In support of creating a more inclusive and accessible campus, Lethbridge College is committed to providing bathrooms for all genders.
View map of gender-neutral bathrooms on campus
Multi-faith Room
Multi Faith Room (AN1716, AN1716A, AN1719A) are spaces for individuals in the college community to use for reasons associated with any faith such as meditation or quiet reflection. The space is for individual, drop-in use only.
Resources
Offered through the College
- Question, Persuade, Respond
- Gender Diversity
- Mental Health First Aid
- First Responder to Sexual Assault and Abuse
- Skipping Stone presents:
Read Lens Curriculum Review Tool
For researchers
- Tri agency statement on EDI
- Information to be considered in grant applications
- Tools to integrate sex and gender into research
- Gender-Based Analysis plus (GBA+)
- Unconscious bias training for peer reviewers
- Best practices in EDI in research
- GBA+ training course
Offered Through LinkedIn Learning
- How to Engage Meaningfully in Allyship and Anti-Racism (2hrs 1 min)
- How to Support Colleagues From Underrepresented Groups (33 mins)
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (47 mins)
- Bystander Training: From Bystander to Upstander (41 mins)
- Out and Proud: Approaching LGBT Issues in the Workplace (19 mins)
- Inclusive Mindset for Committed Allies (23 mins)
- Supporting Workers with Disabilities (57 mins)
- Hiring and Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace (1 hr 3 mins)
- How to Be More Inclusive (1 hr 12 mins)
- Diversity and Inclusion in a Global Enterprise (53 mins)
- Discussing Racism with Dr. Christina Greer (32 mins)
- Supporting Allyship and Anti-Racism at Work (48 mins)
- Architectural Design: The WE Way for Workplace Inclusivity (1 hr 2 mins)
- Leading Your Org on a Journey of Allyship (28 mins)
Offered through Coursera
- Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace (16 hrs, 4 wks, <=5 hrs / wk)
- Indigenous Canada (21 hrs, 12 wks, <=2 hrs / wk)
Offered through the Government of Canada
- Understanding Anti-Black Racism and How to Be an Ally (15 mins)
- Stand Together (12 mins)
- Your Human Rights (25 mins)
- Acceptance and Inclusion (12 mins)
What we are working on
- Forming an EDI Committee for staff made up of traditionally underrepresented groups
- Carrying out a comprehensive cross-institutional EDI self-assessment
- Training staff and students in the foundations of EDI
- Hiring EDI student ambassadors
- Creating EDI events and promotional activities
Recent achievements
- Hired an EDI Strategist and EDI Coordinator
- Created an EDI statement to be used across the institution
- Awarded an NSERC Capacity Building grant to carry out EDI activities
- Founded an LGBTQ2SIA+ employee resource group