Age-Inclusive Symposium 2023
Supporting lifelong, age-friendly teaching and learning
The annual Age-Inclusive Symposium will address the shifting social structures of an aging population and generate an interdisciplinary response to create an age-friendly community at Mount Royal University.
About
Ageism can affect people of all ages but is often overlooked in conversations around diversity and inclusion. Discrimination based on age can lead to exclusion, bias, and unfair treatment in society leading to negative effects on mental health, career limitations, reduced productivity and innovation, and even increased healthcare costs. By addressing ageism as part of EDI strategies, institutions and organizations can create a more inclusive environment that values diversity, promotes intergenerational collaboration and creates opportunities for students and employees to thrive.
Event details
How does ageism fit into EDI?
Ageism is often overlooked in equity, diversity and inclusion strategies, even though it is one of the most prevalent forms of prejudice and stereotyping. Join us as we discuss how to address ageism and contribute to a more supportive and thriving community.
Thursday, March 9, 2023
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Light lunch will be provided.
Mount Royal University
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Faculty of Arts Building, EA1057
Parking is available in lots 6A and 7
Moussa Magassa, PhD
Associate Vice-President, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Like our ethical responsibility to embed anti-racism principles and values in all systems and structures of our organizations, we must think of our focus on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as not a burden or something that pits ‘us’ and ‘them,’ but rather, as a gift of humanity we give to one another as human beings. A community founded on the values and principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism and anti-oppression benefits us all, regardless of our individual or social differences
—Dr. Moussa Magassa, 2021
First Mount Royal senior leader in equity, diversity and inclusion announced
Special thanks to the Riddell Family Charitable Foundation for supporting Older Adult Health in the School of Nursing and Midwifery.