Centennial College is dedicated to fostering Indigenous Education equity, diversity, and inclusion (IEDI) by actively working to minimize systemic barriers and create a more equitable environment for new applicants and current students. We recognize it is our shared responsibility to establish intercultural practices that value diversity and ultimately promote innovation while achieving sustainable and meaningful change.
At Centennial College, our commitment to informed action is driven by a conscious effort to promote respectful communication and outreach with all applicants. By collecting and analyzing IEDI data, Centennial College aims to:
Identify and address systemic barriers that may impact applicants and students from Indigenous and equity-deserving backgrounds,
Identify and address systemic barriers that may impact applicants and students from Indigenous and equity-deserving backgrounds,
Develop and implement strategies to promote equity in our academic and co-curricular programs and services,
Enhance communication and outreach efforts to better support applicants and students from Indigenous and equity-deserving backgrounds,
Continuously evaluate and improve our policies, services, and practices to ensure they align with our commitment to IEDI
IEDI-related data collected through the application process will not be used to influence admissions decisions but may be used for tailored communication outreach (e.g., email) to support the diverse needs of applicants.
Centennial College is committed to transparency in our IEDI work and actions, and we continuously strive to improve our efforts in this area. We recognize that this work is an ongoing process, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture of fairness and equity and respect for all members of our community.