Challenge Question How can an EDI perspective be brought to a mentorship program? Partner: Alumni Engagement Project Summary Mentors can change people's perspectives and impact their futures. Many researchers have found a positive link between having a mentor and achieving academic and career success. Traditional mentoring programs have actively tried to leave personal identity outside […]
Challenge Question How might post-secondary institutions better support individuals with invisible disabilities? Partner: Teaching and Learning Research in Action Project Summary Students with disabilities have much to gain from post-secondary education, and they have a lot to offer in the post-secondary environment as well as the workplace upon graduation. Invisible disabilities include a broad range […]
Challenge Question How might we determine the intended/unintended consequences of EDI policies? Partner: University Women's Club *PIP Partner Intensive Project: This project has goals and parameters that are driven by the designated project partner. It is expected that the student team will work closely with the partner and engage in regular, synchronous collaboration throughout the duration […]
Challenge Question How can financial literacy be taught and learned in the K-12 sector on a more equitable basis? Partner: RBC on Campus Project Summary Help create a generation of students that are financially literate and able to manage their finances adeptly. Upcoming changes to the Ontario Curriculum will focus on addressing young people’s lack […]
Challenge Question How can we offer tangible solutions to providing equitable access to education for all? Partner: Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) Project Summary The right to education is often the key that unlocks other rights - including the freedom of expression, the freedom of religion, and democratic, civil, political and legal rights. In Canada, […]
Challenge Question PIP*: What are the adaptability changes artists should be anticipating to continue to work and generate income in a post-COVID landscape? Partner: Markham Arts Council *PIP Partner Intensive Project: This project has goals and parameters that are driven by the designated project partner. It is expected that the student team will work closely […]
Challenge Question How can we develop supports for people who have challenges with daily tasks of dressing? Partner: March of Dimes Project Summary The March of Dimes Canada provides programs and services to people with disabilities in order to increase their confidence and independence. One such program called DesignAbility encourages skilled volunteers to use their […]
Challenge Question How can the state of affordable housing be tracked at the community level, and how can affordable housing providers assess the impacts of their projects? Partner: Union Co-operative Project Summary Housing affordability is one of the most pressing issues for communities across Canada and is spiraling towards crisis due to the combined effects […]
Challenge Question Considering as a starting point the 17 protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code, how can we design an inclusive built environment for all? Partner: Human Space Project Summary To date, much of the knowledge around inclusion in the built environment has focused on accessibility strategies for persons with physical disabilities. For […]
Challenge Question How can social procurement be directed towards transformation in the community? Partner: York Region Food Network Project Summary Social procurement leverages the purchasing power of individuals and institutions to support local, social enterprises and boost the local economy. It has emerged as a key solution to address exacerbating inequities over the past year […]