Queer History Month: Inclusive Language Awareness
In celebration of Queer History Month, the Department of Family Medicine's EDI Committee will be hosting a seminar. Two Family Medicine graduate students, Brigitte Durieux, (they/she) and Joshua Ramos (they/them) will present their research and lead a conversation on the importance of inclusive language, specifically the respectful use of pronouns in academic and professional environments.听The seminar is an opportunity to celebrate Queer History Month while deepening our collective understanding of inclusive practices.
All members of our community are encouraged to attend.
Event title:听Research Presentation and Inclusive Language Awareness听
Speaker: Brigitte Durieux (they/she), PhD student,听 Joshua Ramos (they/them), MSc, Department of Family Medicine, 九色视频.
Date:听Tuesday October 28, 2025, 12.30-13.30pm
Where: Hybrid.听In person: 5858 C么te-des-Neiges, Suite 307.听Online: via Zoom.
The EDI Committee听
The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, housed under the Department鈥檚 Graduate Programs, is dedicated to fostering a culture of respect, belonging and inclusive excellence across all areas of departmental life. Comprising faculty, staff and learners, the committee works collaboratively to identify barriers, promote equity-focused initiatives and support underrepresented voices within our academic, clinical and research communities. Through ongoing reflection, education and advocacy, the EDI Committee helps ensure that our Department remains a welcoming environment where diverse perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
