AfterMeToo
AfterMeToo Our Goal – is to create workplaces where people can go to work and not get sexually harassed. This online tool is to support those who have experienced sexual harassment. Credit: Canadian Women’s Foundation View
Category: Resources
Approaches to Gender Equality in the Workplace
Approaches to Gender Equality in the Workplace In this historical article, the author points out that after decades of human rights cases and challenges to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, women are still struggling to achieve the important goals of equality and freedom from discrimination, in the workplace. It is argued that it is […]
Lithuania’s Exceptional Progress Towards Closing the Gender Gap in Science
Lithuania’s Exceptional Progress Towards Closing the Gender Gap in Science This news story released by the Mayors of Europe brings attention to the exceptional success that has been achieved by the country of Lithuania in achieving gender equality in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The story reports how women comprise 55% of Lithuania’s scientists […]
EU Gender Action Plan III 2021-2025
EU Gender Action Plan III 2021-2025 Drawing from the EU gender equality strategy 2020 – 2025, which calls for a gender-equal Europe, this EU gender action plan for 2021–2025 (GAP III) calls for a gender-equal world and is complementary to the LGBTIQ equality strategy for 2020-2025. Its goal is to scale up the EU’s contribution […]
Eurostat: Women in science and engineering
Eurostat: Women in science and engineering In 2019, there were more than 6.3 million female scientists and engineers in the EU, accounting for 41% of total employment in science and engineering. Among EU Member States, the proportion of female scientists and engineers varied widely in 2019, ranging from 55% in Lithuania to 28% in Luxembourg. […]
Human Resources in Science and Technology by category, sex and region
Human Resources in Science and Technology by category, sex and region Many regions of the European Union report greater than 50% women in science and engineering. This official Eurostats table displays the representation by sex in science and technology, by regions of the European Union. Data available from 2017-2021 can be filtered by sex and/or […]
Towards Sustainable Mining
Towards Sustainable Mining TSM is a globally recognized sustainability program that supports mining companies in managing key environmental and social responsibilities. TSM was the first mining standard in the world to require site-level reporting with external verification. Credit: Mining Association of Canada and other internationally mining groups View
Social Impact Study: Studying the Social Impacts of Mineral Development Projects in Indigenous Communities
Social Impact Study: Studying the Social Impacts of Mineral Development Projects in Indigenous Communities In the spring of 2022, the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) completed its study on the Social Impact of Mineral Development Projects in Indigenous Communities (the Study). The aim was to identify the anticipated impacts, and subsequent increased demands, […]
Women in Energy Transformation: An Inclusive, Net-Zero Energy Economy
Women in Energy Transformation: An Inclusive, Net-Zero Energy Economy Supported by research and analysis by the Pembina Institute, the goal of the Women in Energy Transformation Series was to show how women can participate in and benefit from the move to an inclusive, net-zero energy economy. It identified strategies that individuals, companies, and governments can […]
NSERC Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Resource Hub
NSERC Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Resource Hub Resources on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) to assist the natural sciences and engineering research communities with integrating EDI considerations and best practices into their work are listed below. Credit: NSERC View
CCWESTT acknowledges that our greater science, engineering, trades and technology (or SETT) community is situated on the ceded and unceded traditional territories of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis peoples from coast to coast to coast in what is known as ‘Canada’. CCWESTT fervently believes SETT is enriched through collective relations and knowledge sharing and is committed to helping enhance and build these relations. Full land acknowledgement here.
