Affinity groups
The Institute’s Affinity Groups provide connection, support and resources for employees, researchers and trainees who share a common background or interest. These groups serve as a platform for community building, mutual development, networking and feedback. They bring to life our EDI Action Plan by fostering a more inclusive environments and experiences for everyone at The Institute.
Below is the list of Affinity groups and their members:
Truth and Reconciliation Affinity Group
Strengthening our institutional commitment to Canada’s Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis)
Members:
William Changizi, He/Him/His
2SLGBTQIA+ Affinity Group
Understanding and addressing the needs of members of 2SLGBTQIA+ researchers, employees and trainees at the Institute
Members:
Accessibility Affinity Group
Making the Institute a place accessible and open to the contribution of people with visible and invisible disabilities
Members:
Parenting Affinity Group
Creating better working conditions and supporting work-life balance for the diversity of parents and tutors at The Institute
Members:
If you would like to learn more about Affinity Groups or are interested in joining or creating one, please contact edi.ri@muhc.mcgill.ca.