Equity, Diversity and Inclusion on Campus

International Women’s Day Panel Talk: Embracing Equity

February 17, 2023

Join panelists from RRC Polytech’s Board of Governors, Knowledge Keepers Council, Students’ Association, as well as staff members, for a discussion celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023. This year’s IWD theme is #EmbraceEquity, because equity isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have.

  • Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
  • Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Location: Hybrid event
    • In-person: Connected Classroom, G139, Notre Dame Campus*
    • Virtual: Livestreaming via MS Teams

*In-person capacity is limited to 30 people. If you would like to attend in-person, please register as soon as possible.

The event is open to all RRC Polytech employees and students. Co-moderated by Ebony Novakowski, Copyright Officer, Library and Academic Services, and Josh Malam, RRC Polytech student and former RRCSA Vice President, Academic.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. ASL-English interpretation will be provided for this event. 

Elder Martha Peet, RRC Polytech Knowledge Keepers Council, will be bringing greetings to start the panel talk in a good way. 

Meet the Panelists

Take part in the conversation to #EmbraceEquity

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.