UVic Intercultural Studies and Practice

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We are thrilled to announce the official launch of our brand-new Micro-certificate in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Continuing Studies!

Why Choose to Study Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at UVic?

The Micro-certificate in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) provides you with a robust knowledge base and essential skills to create inclusive and thriving workplaces for all. By recognizing the significance of EDI principles in both the public and private sectors, organizations are increasingly prioritizing their integration at all levels. This micro-credential is tailored for employers and employees committed to the vital work of challenging systemic and organizational barriers, examining power dynamics, and fostering equity and inclusion.

Through exploring crucial topics such as social location, intercultural communication, accessibility, reconciliation, power dynamics and privilege, this program deepens your self-awareness, critical thinking and empathy. It equips you to navigate and transform your work environments into safer, more equitable, inclusive spaces.

Register today: continuingstudies.ca/EDI

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion This program empowers employers and employees to drive positive change by fostering equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplaces. Participants will learn a

📣 Hurry! There are still seats available in ISP 200: Introduction to Intercultural Studies and Practice, Fall 2023! 📣

🔥Why enroll in ISP 200?
✅Understand the concept of social location and be able to identify ways that it shapes people’s life experiences
✅Understand the ways in which power, privilege, and oppression are interconnected and identify ways in which identities intersect
✅Recognize dominant narratives (e.g. those produced by colonialism, racism, sexism) as well as their impact on people
✅Take this course as a stand-alone learning opportunity (non-credit) or as an elective in the Intercultural Studies and Practice diploma program!

🚨This course is offered in-person, on campus. Limited spots available! To register, visit: https://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/humanities-and-social-sciences/courses/introduction-to-intercultural-studies/

📢 UVic is pleased to offer expanded gender declaration options to all students and employees available through Banner, UVic’s primary system of record.

Learn more on how to update your gender information and view project details ➡️ http://ow.ly/I40c50KKN1i

Here are other gender diversity supports and resources available:

Equity and Human Rights ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLyjr5
Student Wellness ➡️ https://bit.ly/3C9iZ4C
The Chair in Transgender Studies ➡️ https://bit.ly/3BE36BG

What is intercultural studies and why is important? Watch a short video with Dr. Moussa Magassa as he talks about its value in the community, workplace and around the world.
https://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/humanities-and-social-sciences/news/what-is-intercultural-studies-and-why-is-it-important

Welcoming the Decade of Indigenous Languages - First Peoples Cultural Council FPCC celebrates the Decade of Indigenous Languages by highlighting and sharing stories from communities revitalizing their languages.

What is social change, and how do we work towards creating more equitable and socially just communities?
UVic Course ISP 430, "Facilitating Intercultural Relationships" January 2022. Register now. Credit and non-credit options available.

Seats still available in our spring course ISP430 Facilitating Intercultural Relationships with Robyn Fila.
For more information about the course and registration, please visit

Facilitating Intercultural Relationships In this course, students will develop a range of interpersonal and organizational skills that build positive intercultural relationships and strengthen com

Orange Shirt Day 2021 - University of Victoria This year's Orange Shirt Day programming at UVic will take place from September 27-29. The recent discovery of hundreds of unreported graves at former residential schools has made this year's activities even more meaningful and significant.

https://www.douglasmagazine.com/confronting-racism-icas-latest-report-contains-valuable-actionable-lessons/?fbclid=IwAR1RZnN3Sb8Srp_5fb9S7eECKiT31HVMHP40kA___rE8-ap7w2In4KEbbsI

Confronting racism: ICA's latest report contains valuable, actionable lessons Florentien Verhage led the research team behind Racism in Greater Victoria: A Community Report and shares what this means in business.

AMAZING!!! First Peoples' Cultural Council launches a new interactive map that weaves together Indigenous territories, languages, cultural landmarks, art, and work being done by communities in language revitalization.
https://maps.fpcc.ca/