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Western University's main campus during the fall, with leaves changing colour on the trees.

EDIDA Awareness Month

Celebrating progress, building momentum

EDIDA Awareness Month

Celebrating progress, building momentum

Western University's main campus during the fall, with leaves changing colour on the trees.

EDIDA Awareness Month

Celebrating progress, building momentum

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This fall, join the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as we celebrate EDIDA Awareness Month 2026. Over the past year, students, staff, faculty and leaders across Western have made meaningful progress advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization and accessibility. This month is an opportunity to come together, recognize that progress and continue building a campus where everyone can learn, work and thrive.

Each event highlights a different dimension of EDIDA while reminding us that this work belongs to all of us. Creating a more inclusive Western is not something we do alone. We're all in, together.

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Kairos Blanket Exercise

Sept. 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Western Student Services Building (WSSB) 2130

In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, deepen your understanding of Indigenous histories, relationships and the ongoing impacts of colonization with the Kairos Blanket Exercise.

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A photo of Emma Bullerwell with brown hair, wearing a teal shirt and glasses.

Cultivating Inclusion at Post-Secondary Webinar

Oct. 7, noon to 1 p.m., webinar on Zoom

Join Emma Bullerwell (she/they) as she shares her experiences navigating postsecondary education as a queer, neurodivergent student and employee. Emma will offer practical strategies for fostering more inclusive and accessible environments.

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A photo of diverse people walking in last year's Fall Pride Parade, wearing colourful clothing and holding inclusive signs.

Western’s Annual Fourth Fall Pride Parade

Oct. 20, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., University Community Centre (UCC) Atrium and Concrete Beach

Join the Office of EDI for an afternoon of music, dancing and celebration as we honour the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies. Walk with us as we celebrate visibility, joy and belonging - all are welcome!

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Black Faculty and Staff Halloween Coffee Chat

Oct. 30, 2 to 3:30 p.m., WSSB 2130

Connect with Black faculty and staff from across Western and affiliated campuses. Enjoy refreshments, treats and meaningful conversations. New members welcome and costumes encouraged!

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Three performers wearing formal outfits stand on a dark stage, singing with a band in the background.

Live Music at Lunch with Los Gansitos

Nov. 3, noon to 1 p.m., UCC Atrium

Experience the rhythms of salsa and the power of community. Join Los Gansitos “the baby geese,” Western's own Salsa Band, for an afternoon of live music and culture, celebrating musical influences from across Latin America and beyond.

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Other Events Across Campus

Hassan Lecture: An Evening with Ayeda Husain

Oct. 1, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Conron Hall
What happens to a history when the origins of an idea are rewritten or erased? The talk explores how tarot's Eastern influences were obscured as tarot moved into Renaissance Europe, and how recovering this history led to the creation of The Sufi Tarot, an international bestseller translated into eight languages.
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Women in Engineering Annual Brunch 2026

Oct. 4, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., The London Club, 177 Queens Ave, London, ON N6A 1J1
The Women in Engineering Annual Brunch is a cherished tradition that brings together our esteemed alumni, faculty, and current women in engineering students together for an inspiring and empowering gathering.
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Raising Research In Conversation with Dr. Liisa Galea: Advancing Equity in Women’s Health Research

Oct. 5, 2 to 3 p.m., Auditorium B (B3-250), University Hospital 3rd floor
Join the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry for a presentation exploring the role of sex and hormones in brain health and disease, and the importance of incorporating sex and gender into research to advance equity in women’s health.
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EDIDA Considerations for Collaborative Work

Oct. 16, 1 to 2 p.m., WL 252
For some students, group work is an opportunity; for others, it can be a source of exclusion, marginalization, or additional barriers. This session focuses on integrating EDIDA principles into collaborative learning design.
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