SLC, Queen’s, UManitoba announce new policies, procedures to support reconciliation, sustainability

St Lawrence College, Queen’s University, and the University of Manitoba have each announced changes to their policies and procedures. SLC has adopted Confederation College’s Indigenous Learning Outcomes (ILOs) to better incorporate Indigenous knowledge and understanding into its programs. The ILOs ensure that all students graduate with knowledge and learnings related to seven key learning outcomes. Queen’s has announced a new interim Indigenous hiring policy that is based on best practices for verifying Indigenous identity. UManitoba’s Board of Governors has announced a new policy to integrate responsible investing principles into its decision-making, as part of its broader commitment to advance reconciliation, sustainability, and climate action. The Winnipeg Free Press reports that this policy follows the release of a report on UManitoba’s commitment to prioritize social and environmental issues.