LU Human Rights and Equity

LU Human Rights and Equity The Office ensures that Lakehead University is a human rights compliant, inclusive and accommodating space that champions diversity.

The Office of Human Rights and Equity aims to realize the rights of all students, faculty, staff and visitors of Lakehead University through human rights protection, promotion and implementation. Furthermore, it works to prevent and respond to discrimination, harassment and sexual violence. Lakehead University is compliant with the Ontario Human Rights Code which gives everyone equal rights and opportunities without discrimination because of age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status (including single status), gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), and sexual orientation. The three main functions of the Office of Human Rights and Equity are:

1) Policy development, research and advisory services

2) Outreach and education

3) Complaint processing and resolution

We know that there has been a lot of discussion about s*xual and gender-based violence on university campuses, here is h...
10/09/2026

We know that there has been a lot of discussion about s*xual and gender-based violence on university campuses, here is how Lakehead University can support you.

Supporting students means more than telling them to “get help.” It means knowing where help is available and making sure students understand their options.

And remember:

You do not have to report or file a complaint to receive support or accommodations.

Know the policy. Know your options. Support each other.

09/25/2026

Last week to participate in our survey. We want to hear back from both students and staff! Complete the survey to enter ...
09/23/2026

Last week to participate in our survey. We want to hear back from both students and staff! Complete the survey to enter in 1 of 2 prizes, Lakehead merch or $50 gift card.

Check your email for your survey!

A yes should be freely given and anyone can change their mind at any time. Checking in isn’t awkward. It’s respectful. ...
09/23/2026

A yes should be freely given and anyone can change their mind at any time.
Checking in isn’t awkward. It’s respectful.

Happy Lunar New Year from OHRE ...
02/10/2024

Happy Lunar New Year from OHRE ...

02/09/2024

02/01/2024
01/11/2024

Message from the director of the OHRE as today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women...
11/25/2022

Message from the director of the OHRE as today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls.

You can find a copy of this message with clickable links on the Lakehead University media bulletin coming out today.

Announcement of Successful Departments in the Competition for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) InitiativesOn behal...
11/24/2022

Announcement of Successful Departments in the Competition for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives

On behalf of the Offices of Research Services and Human Rights and Equity, we are pleased to announce the following academic departments, and lead faculty members, were successful in the internal competition titled ‘Departmental Competition for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives’ for the amounts listed:

- Anthropology (Dr. Jessica Metcalfe) - $1,500
- Chemical Engineering (Dr. Sudip Raksh*t) - $1,200
- Civil Engineering (Dr. Ahmed Elshaer and Dr. Jian Deng) - $1,500
- English (Dr. Max Haiven, Dr. Sarah Olutola and Dr. Anna Guttman) - $1,300
- Geology (Dr. Noah Phillips) - $1,500
- Health and Behavioural Sciences (Dr. Ravi Gokani) - $1,500
- Physics (Dr. Hubert de Guise) - $1,200
- Science & Environmental Studies Science Speaker Committee (Dr. Joseph Carney - Chair, Dr. Maryam Ebrahimi, Dr. Matthew Tocheri, Dr. Amanda Diochon, Dr. Noah Phillips, and Dr. Sree Kurissery) - $300

These departments and EDI champions put forth excellent proposals for increasing EDI knowledge within the research environment at Lakehead University.

All successful departments received funding, made possible through an NSERC EDI Institutional Capacity-Building Grant, that will support the implementation of these projects. The initiatives range from speaker events to mentor activities and will occur by the end of March 2023.

Please keep an eye on the Research & Innovation Bulletin and Campus Connection for more details on the public events being planned by these units.

Once again, congratulations to all!

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