Resources
Below is a list of key resources to know about as a DSB community member. If there are any errors or additional resources to add, please contact us at edidsb@mcmaster.ca.
- McMaster Units
- Crisis Supports
- Off-Campus Supports
- McMaster Groups and Student Clubs with Diversity Focus
- Programming
- EDI Trainings
- EDI Resources
- Policies, Statements, and Strategic Plans
McMaster Units
Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO) EIO is a central resource for faculty, staff, and students to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility goals; to enact inclusive excellence principles; and to establish respectful living, learning, and working environments that are free from harassment and discrimination, and sexual violence including through timely and procedurally fair investigative and alternative dispute resolution processes.
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) Housed within EIO, SVPRO supports all McMaster community members with inclusive and trauma-informed response and support, prevention education and response training, and community consultation and referral.
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) SAS is dedicated to supporting students with disabilities through academic accommodations and related supports at McMaster.
Indigenous Student Services (ISS) ISS provides support and shares opportunities for all Indigenous students at McMaster.
Indigenous Education Council (IEC) McMaster’s Indigenous Education Council is the primary body with responsibility for promoting and advocating for the advancement of Indigenous education at McMaster, championing the needs of Indigenous students, staff and faculty members, and providing advice and support to the University on all Indigenous matters.
Black Student Success Centre (BSSC) The Black Student Success Centre is dedicated to supporting and championing the holistic (academic, personal and professional) success and overall well-being of Black/African descent students and fostering a positive Black student and athlete experience. The Centre is a safe space where students can meet, share, socialize and access specialized support and services.
Student Success Centre The Student Success Centre hosts a wide range of programs that support student success.
Human Rights Dispute Resolution Office Housed in EIO, HRDR Provides consultation for any students, staff, faculty, and other members of the University community on issues related to human rights; acts as an Intake Office for formal complaints of discrimination, harassment or sexual violence; oversees and, where required, investigates formal complaints lodged under the University’s Discrimination & Harassment Policy and/or the Sexual Violence Policy; and, when requested, facilitates resolution of concerns and complaints using alternate dispute resolution practices.
Student Case Management and Support Office Housed in EIO, the SCM provides students in distress with an additional layer of support through case management services. We also offer a case manager who solely provides support to students living in residence.
Campus Safety Services The primary responsibility for the protection of persons and property within the McMaster community is assigned to the Campus Safety Services department.
Office of Community Engagement (OCE) OCE supports community engagement in a range of ways for faculty, staff, and students.
Student Wellness Centre (not available to MBA students–MBA students see below resources) The Student Wellness Centre provides a range of counselling services, medical care, and wellness programs to help students thrive both academically and personally at McMaster.
Wellness Resources for MBA students A list of resources, including dedicated mental health and emotional supports for MBA students.
Child Care Centre The Child Care Centre is a service of the McMaster Students Union which provides educational care for the McMaster student community as well as the community at large.
Food Collective Centre The Food Collective Centre is McMaster’s on-campus food bank and food security resource.
President’s Advisory Committee for Building an Inclusive Community (PACBIC) The President’s Advisory Committee on Building an Inclusive Community (PACBIC) aims to identify and anticipate issues affecting equity-seeking communities both within the University and relevant to those seeking access to the University, and to advise the President on such issues.
Ombuds With a focus on fairness, the McMaster Ombuds Office helps visitors better understand their concerns and possible ways to address them.
Employee and Labour Relations The Employee/Labour Relations Team provides proactive and strategic employee/labour relations guidance, advice and recommendations in line with employment legislation, collective agreements and University policies.
Employee Health and Wellbeing Employee Health and Well-being is available to assist you maximize the relationship between your job and your health.
Crisis Supports
Call 911 to access emergency support via ambulance, firetruck, or police.
Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) Available 24/7, COAST provides services to people experiencing a crisis related to mental health and addictions. Call 905-972-8338.
Good2Talk Available 24/7, Good2Talk provides free, confidential support services for post-secondary students in Ontario. Call 1-866-925-5454 or see the website for other support options, such as via text.
Off-Campus Supports
Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion (HCCI) Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion is a charitable organization driven by a mission to mobilize all Hamiltonians to create an inclusive and welcoming city.
Hamilton Anti-Racism Resource Centre The Hamilton Anti-Racism Resource Centre (HARRC) is committed to advancing education about race, racism, discrimination, racial equality, and anti-racist theory and practice in Hamilton.
Disability Justice Network of Ontario (DJNO) The Disability Justice Network of Ontario (DJNO) aims to build a just and accessible Ontario, wherein disabled people have personal and political agency; can thrive and foster community; and can build the power, capacity, and skills needed to hold people, communities, and institutions responsible for the spaces they create
Sexual Assault Centre Hamilton (SACHA) Our services are free, non-judgemental and based on the belief that survivors are the experts of their own experiences.
Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) Available 24/7, COAST provides services to people experiencing a crisis related to mental health and addictions.
Hamilton Community Legal Clinic (HCLC) – HCLC is a community based not for profit agency whose diverse team of caring professionals and volunteers provides legal services to low income individuals and communities to promote access to justice and to improve quality of life. Services available in French and English
Food Bank Directory The Food Access Guide lists places in Hamilton, Ontario where health and social service providers can refer clients to receive free or low-cost food.
Justice for Children and Youth (JFCY) Provides legal services available for youth up to 25 years old for homeless and undocumented youth in Ontario.
Ontario Human Rights Commission
McMaster Groups and Student Clubs with Diversity Focus
DeGroote Women in Business The motive of DeGroote Women in Business (DWIB) is to fully engage, motivate and empower female-identifying business students through business education and experience.
DeGroote Black in Business To empower, elevate, and educate Black-identifying students at McMaster University.
DeGroote MBA EDI Committee is focused on achieving institution-wide equity, diversity and inclusivity at DeGroote.
DeGroote Pride Association (DPA) provides a safe and educational space for both 2SLGBTQIA+ students and allies of the DeGroote School of Business.
Black-Focused Student Groups on Campus A list of student groups for Black students.
MSU Clubs Directory A directory of all MSU clubs, some of which are focused on EDI.
Latin American Network at McMaster University (LANMU) The LANMU was established in the summer of 2021 and is composed of students, staff, and faculty who have various ties to Latin America and its diasporas.
African-Caribbean Faculty Association of McMaster University (ACFAM) ACFAM was established in 2010 with objectives to raise awareness about the shortage of Black academics at McMaster and other Canadian universities, and encourage hiring faculty of Black and other diverse communities; provide an organizational base for networking, promotion and advancement of Black academics at McMaster; foster academic and research collaborations among our members; and mentor and support Black undergraduate and graduate students at McMaster.
Programming
Spiritual Care and Learning via Student Success Centre The Spiritual Care and Learning Centre (SCLC) is a multicultural network of community leaders and groups working in collaboration to provide spiritual care services.
Black Student Mentorship Program The Black Student Mentorship Program (BSMP) was established in 2020 to create community among Black students and faculty at McMaster.
International and Exchange Student Experience Support for international and exchanges students.
International Graduate Student Support Support services and programming for international grad students.
Student Wellness Centre Programming The Student Wellness Centre has a wide variety of programs designed to cater to the wellness needs of the student population.
Graduate Wellness Programming Programming to support grad students.
MSU Diversity & Equity Network MSU Diversity + Equity Network exists in order to celebrate, unite, and advocate with the variety of diverse groups on campus within the realm of race, ethnicity, culture, faith, and Indigenous affairs.
MSU Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) The MSU Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) is a peer support driven service that caters to women, trans folk, people who identify outside the gender binary, gender non-conforming folk and all survivors of sexual and gender-based violence from all gender identities.
MSU Pride Community Centre PCC is a student-run service provided by the MSU that aims to challenge oppressive social attitudes and norms, patriarchy, homo/trans/bi/lesbophobia, and the like, at the systemic level.
MSU Maccess is a peer support, advocacy, and community centre for students who experience disability, chronic illness, mental health concerns, or inaccessibility.
EDI Trainings
EDI Fundamentals The EDIA Fundamentals module is an asynchronous 5-part module, designed by the Equity, Diversity and Anti-Oppression Program within McMaster’s Equity and Inclusion Office, to provide the community with an accessible, self-paced learning about EDIA, Anti-Racism, and Anti-Oppression with a spot light on Anti-Black Racism in Higher Education.
Indigenous Canada Indigenous Canada is a free 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta that explores the different histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada.
Unconscious Bias A list of unconscious bias trainings.
It Takes All of Us It Takes All of Us (CONSENT 1A00/SGS 202) is an online learning module that increases awareness of gender-based and sexual violence and fosters a campus culture of respect and consent.
Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence This free training includes 7 modules with video scenarios, practice quizzes and links to important resources to help you respond supportively and effectively to disclosures of sexual violence on campus.
Hippo-on-Campus This program teaches faculty, staff, teaching assistants, graduate students, and student leaders at McMaster University about student mental health and how to support students in a way that suits their role.
EDI Resources
Sexual Violence Prevention Learning Hub Great resources to read, watch, and listen to self-educate on sexual violence and consent.
Inclusive Recruitment Toolkit A toolkit from the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion on transforming hiring practices to attract and retain diverse talent.
Land Acknowledgements A guidance document from the Student Success Centre to support the McMaster community in delivering land acknowledgements.
Territorial Acknowledgement Resources from the Office of Indigenous Relations at the University of Waterloo to support territorial acknowledgements.
EDI in the Academy A nine minute video explaining how equity, diversity, and inclusion work in post-secondary environments.
EIO Resources A range of resources to support equity at McMaster.
Inclusive Teaching & Learning Resources A range of tools and resources that instructors may find helpful in creating inclusive teaching and learning spaces, developed by the Macpherson Institute and EIO.
Treaty Map Developed by the Yellowhead Institute and covering every Canadian treaty from 1763 to the present, The Treaty Map aims to challenge the commonly held view of treaties as land surrenders and offers a comprehensive, interactive learning and teaching tool, grounded in Indigenous perspectives of treaties.
Map of Indigenous territories An interactive map of Indigenous territories globally.
McMaster Accessible Buildings Map A map of the accessibility features of different campus buildings.
Multifaith Calendar EIO, together with Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs; Human Resources and Student Affairs, have introduced a new multifaith calendar. Scroll down a little–it’s in the text box on the right.
Multifaith Prayer Spaces Click the “spiritual care spaces” drop down for a list of places to support your religious, secular and spiritual practices on campus.
McMaster All-Genders Washroom List A list of all all-genders washrooms at McMaster.
McMaster Smudging Protocol The Smudging Protocol serves to provide information and guidance to the McMaster community in order that Indigenous-identified individuals and groups are affirmed and supported when they engage in their cultural and spiritual practices, including Smudging.
Inclusive Language A guide to help the McMaster community ensure they are using inclusive language.
Gender-Specific & Gender-Neutral Pronouns An infographic from the 519 explaining pronouns.
Sex, Gender and Sexual Orientation A resource that maps out the differences and intersections of these terms, including a detailed discussion of pronouns.
Policies, Statements, and Strategic Plans
McMaster’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities
McMaster’s Accessibility Policy
McMaster’s Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities
McMaster’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy
McMaster’s Employment Equity Policy
McMaster’s Policy on Academic Accommodation for Religious, Indigenous and Spiritual Observances
McMaster’s Policy Statement on Inclusive Communication
McMaster’s Statement on Building and Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose
McMaster’s Policy on Violence in the Workplace
McMaster’s Policy on Workplace Accommodation Policy
McMaster’s Sexual Violence Policy
DeGroote School of Business Strategic Plan
Indigenous Strategic Directions
Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion
McMaster’s Freedom of Expression Framework (includes McMaster’s position on Academic Freedom, Freedom of Expression, Protest and Dissent and Principles of Responsible Investment)
Last updated: Aug 21, 2025