In a recent University Affairs article, Saroo Sharda (McMaster University) and Clare Warner (McMaster) discuss strategies for reclaiming equity and inclusion in Canadian higher education. Sharda and Warner write that as the sector watches the situation in the United States unfold, those leading equity portfolios must prepare to respond strategically. The authors encourage leaders to reclaim the EDI narrative, recognizing EDI as a framework that recognizes humanity and the inherent rights of all people. Examining the impact of EDI efforts can also help leaders maximize their impact through expanding or reimagining approaches and advocating for greater diversity. “While the current moment threatens to immobilize us, it can equally inspire collective action focused on protecting and honouring each other’s rights and humanity,” conclude the authors.
