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Chair
Dr. M. Virginia Acuña (she/her)

Faculty representative
Prof. Joanna Hood (she/her) 

Undergraduate student representatives
Gheana Valencia (she/her) 

Graduate student representative
Megan Harton (they/them)

• If you are interested in joining the committee, please email the EDI committee.

• Student Wellness supports students in a variety of ways, by offering appointments with counsellors, nurses, physicians, and spiritual care providers. They also lead groups and offer workshops. Student Wellness operates in two locations: The Health and Wellness (HWB) and the Multifaith Centre.
• Student Mental Health Resources includes counsellors, doctors, nurses and spiritual care providers.
• The Multifaith Centre provides one-on-one spiritual care as well as culturally diverse free weekly activities, events, and programs, such as, “CBT Skills Group for Anxiety and Depression,” “Taraweeh Prayers,” “ADHD Virtual Workshop Series,” “Weekly Meditations” and more.  
• provides diverse and intentional recreational programs in a safe, inclusive, and accessible environment, enhancing the social, mental and physical well-being of the entire ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø community. We are committed to providing all individuals on campus with welcoming, accessible, and enjoyable physical recreation opportunities.
• The UVSS Food Bank and Free Store is located in the basement of the SUB Building (Room B007). The Free Store and Food Bank is run by a team of dedicated staff and volunteers, and offers all UVic campus members access to food essentials and free household items. 

• is a collective of self-identified people of colour at the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø. Anyone identifying as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and Person of Colour) is welcome to use the lounge and access their resources. SOCC exists to create space that fosters community building and facilitates networking and gatherings for self-identified BIPOC folks.
• The (formerly known as UVic Pride), has been an advocacy group operating within the Student Union Building for two decades. The Collective is committed to practicing decolonization, deinstitutionalization, and radical acceptance.
•  Gender Empowerment Centre is an inclusive space, focused on the needs of self-identified women, non-binary, trans and gender non-conforming folks to organize, network, access resources, attend workshops and events, study, and relax. Open to both ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø students and community members. 
• Gender Affirming Care: The Student Wellness Centre offers medical, surgical and social gender affirming care for trans, non-binary, 2 spirit and gender diverse folks. You can also check the list of resources here.
• All-gender washrooms are available in many buildings at UVic. Use this map for locations. 
• offers services for all genders and identities, including trans, genderqueer, two-spirit, and gender non-conforming people. All members of the campus community and surrounding areas, including students, staff, and faculty.  

• The Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) works with faculty and students to promote educational accessibility for students with disabilities and chronic health conditions.
•  (SSD) is a post-secondary student advocacy group under the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Students’ Union which promotes the full participation and inclusion of students who self-identify as having one or more disabilities at the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø. 

• Music Student Association (MSA): For events, contact information and initiatives, please visit the .
• UVic Student Music Education Association (UVSMEA): For events, contact information and initiatives, please visit the . 
• Computer Music Couse Union (CMCU): For events, contact information and initiatives, please visit their page.
• Music Graduate Students can connect with other music graduate students on .
• is a democratic, non-profit society dedicated to serving the interests of graduate students at UVic.
• ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Students’ Society (UVSS) has more than 200 . 

• What do I do if I am having issues with an instructor?
  In most cases, it is appropriate to speak to the instructor. If you do not feel comfortable speaking to the instructor, then see our director, Dr. Luko. Ask Claire, our Administrative Assistant, to schedule an appointment. You can do this in person or via email at music@uvic.ca.
  
  
• What do I do if I have a concern about a specific situation related to EDI?
  Contact the EDI committee or come see our director, Dr. Luko. Ask Claire, our Administrative Assistant, to schedule an appointment. You can do this in person or via email at music@uvic.ca.
  
  
• Where can I meet BIPOC students?
  Faculty of Fine Arts students have a BIPOC Student Social, and room 108 in the Fine Arts building is available on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm for students to gather if they would like to. 

• The Office of Equity and Human Rights at UVic is a resource for all UVic community members, providing education, information, assistance, and advice in aid of building and supporting an inclusive campus. EQHR provides support for sexualized violence and discrimination, harassment or workplace bullying, as well as Information on gender diversity and inclusion at UVic including educational opportunities for learning about gender diversity and creating gender-affirming environments.
  
  
• The is an independent, impartial, and confidential resource for undergraduate and graduate students and other members of the UVic community. The ombudsperson helps resolve student problems or disputes fairly.
  
  
• Student Services provides programs and services that support conditions for student success and foster a healthy environment for students to engage and thrive in their learning and development.
  
  
• Office of Student Life supports student engagement, development and well-being at UVic.
  
  
• First Peoples House is a social, cultural and academic centre for Indigenous students at UVic and serves as a safe and welcoming place that encourages the building of community.