Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee

The EDIA Committee advises the Association on principles and best practices in continuing to build a more diverse faculty, academic and institutional community; in supporting and representing diverse groups more effectively; and in identifying gaps in policy, support and services appropriate to its mandate.

The MRFA EDIA Committee is interested in hearing from members. Correspondence may be sent to EDI@mrfa.net. Emails received are confidential within the EDIA Committee.

Committee Meeting Minutes 

The EDIA Committee meets monthly throughout the academic year, and meeting minutes are available upon request (email office@mrfa.net).

Faculty Resources Provided by the EDIA Committee:

• Strategies and Support Resources for EDIA seeking faculty
• MRFA Events and Observances Calendar
• Presentation on Pronoun Use – the First International Pronouns Day
  • Pronouns Day Website
  • National Advocacy Website for LGBTQ Communities
  • What is Oppression (The Icarus Project)
  • Gender Neutral Writing Guide
• MRU Community Event – a Panel on Invisible Labour 

Committee Links:

• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee Charter
• MRFA Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Webpage
• MRFA Events and Observances Calendar
• Interim IDEA Council Webpage
• MRFA 2025 Plan Webpage
• Committee Contacts
• MRU Joint Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee