Together We Are

Privilege and Defensiveness: Unlearning in Order to Learn

Sep 30, 2017

In our first blog piece for 2017-2018 we hear from Queen鈥檚 alum, Mike Young. In his piece, Mike passionately discusses privilege, anger and courageous compassion.

It Takes a Native Student Association

May 30, 2017

Melanie Gray, a recent Queen鈥檚 graduate. In this piece, Melanie explores the concepts of belonging, connection and home through her experiences with that Queen鈥檚 Native Student Association.

When to Stop Talking

Apr 25, 2017

Jeff explores the meaning of allyship. Using examples from his personal life and time with the AMS, Jeff demonstrates that sometimes being a good ally means listening rather than talking.

Indigenous Studies is not a Ghetto

Apr 03, 2017

Perfectly timed, Adam鈥檚 piece draws our attention to the calls to Action in the recently released Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Advocacy: Inspiration and Practical Advice

Feb 14, 2017

Maria explores advocacy through the lens of strength, courage and determination. Reflecting on real life experiences, Maria provides practical tips and strategies for achieving your own advocacy goals.

Reflections on Finding Your Authentic Self

Jan 23, 2017

Beckham candidly discusses the process of transitioning while at Queen鈥檚 University. Through poetry, Beckham explores the many emotions involved in their own transition.

Moving On: The Inevitable Post-graduation Transition

Dec 07, 2016

ulie explores the process of transitioning from being a university student to the 鈥渁dult world.鈥 In particular, Julie looks at this process of transition from the perspective of persons living with a disability.

Reconciling Two Visions of One World

Nov 15, 2016

Paul beautifully captures through poetry the complexity of seeing and understanding the world through multiple lenses and ways of knowing.

Queen鈥檚 鈥 A Home Away

Oct 17, 2016

Theresa looks back on her time at Queen鈥檚 and the family she developed throughout her university years.

The Comfort of the Classroom

Sep 28, 2016

Precia Darshan discusses the classroom and the courage needed to ask questions and meet new people.

Welcome to Year Two of the Equity Office Blog!

Sep 13, 2016

Thank you to all of our contributors and readers from 2015-2016. We enjoyed your honesty, unique perspectives and thoughtful engagement.

Strengthening Community by Embracing Diversity

Jun 06, 2016

In this piece, Mona describes her experience of growing up in Kingston and the resiliency of the community that surrounds her.