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About the ARCDO
The early beginnings of U of T’s Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office arose with the creation of the Special Committee on Race Relations and Anti-Racism Initiatives in 1991. With the appointment of a Special Advisor to the President in 1993, the Race Relations and Anti-Racism Initiatives Office (RRARIO) was established. Learn more about the ARCDO.
What's New
Asian Heritage Month: May 2012
This May 2012 marks the tenth anniversary of Asian Heritage Month! In 2002, the Government of Canada officially declared the month of May as Asian Heritage Month to recognize “the important contributions of Asian Canadians to the settlement, growth and development of Canada, the diversity of the Asian community, and its present significance to the country.”
Learn more about Asian heritage Month
Let's Talk About…
Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office
“We talk about race, racism & anti-racism…
… in all aspects of our work, which seeks to provide resources, services and programs to assist members of the tri-campus University community to identify and address discrimination and racism in all forms.”
– Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office (ARCDO), Human Resources & Equity
Learn more about the Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office
Lee Maracle & Victoria Freeman
“We talk about race, racism & anti-racism…
… in the classroom, using Indigenous and European relationship-building methodologies to build skills and explore the concepts, politics, and processes of Indigenous/non-Indigenous reconciliation in Canada.”
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Lee Maracle & Victoria Freeman, Instructors, ABS 360, The Politics and Process of Reconciliation
Dr. Elaine Khoo
“I talk about race, racism & anti-racism…
… by facilitating English language skills development and empowering students to voice their diverse perspectives and interact effectively across diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. When people willingly engage in dialogue across differences it fosters deeper understanding, empathy and mutual respect in our academic community.”
– Dr. Elaine Khoo, Senior Lecturer, CTL & Coordinator, English Language Development Centre, UTSC
Ike Okafor-Ogbu
“I talk about race, racism & anti-racism…
…in my outreach work to communities and schools to increase access to university for underrepresented students. As a recruiter, I value the contributions of all potential students and I believe the diversification of perspectives furthers the University’s excellence.”
– Ike Okafor-Ogbu, Student Recruitment Officer, Office of Student Recruitment, Vice Provost Students
Ruba El-Kadri
“I talk about race, racism & anti-racism…
… by advocating for students and raising awareness about equity issues through events, campaigns and workshops which I help organize on the U of T Mississauga Campus.”
– Ruba El-Kadri, VP Equity, UTM Student Union