# Precision Equity & Social Justice Office (PESJO)
**Source**: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/office/precision-equity-social-justice
**Parent**: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/
**Cumming School of Medicine's centralized resource for promoting equity, accessibility, and authentic belonging.** ***Formerly the Office of Professionalism, Equity and Diversity (OPED).***
## Our Principles
**Centering intersectionality** and the diverse identities, experiences, and voices of systemically-oppressed people
**Authentically engaging with community** and relationship building
**Accountability** through evaluation, reporting, and diversity metrics
**Inclusive governance and spaces** based on collective action
[More About PESJO](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/office/precision-equity-social-justice/about)
## Truth and Reconciliation
PESJO works on a parallel pathway to the Indigenous, Local and Global Health Office's Indigenous Health Program. We are committed to reconciliation and to carrying out the TRC Calls to Action. Click on the button below to find out more about the Cumming School of Medicine's Indigenous Health Program.
[Indigenous Health Program](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/community/areas-focus/indigenous-communities)
### Activities & Resources
### Activities & Resources
Looking for educational resources on equity/diversity/inclusion/accessibility topics?
Want to learn more about PESJO activities, such as workshops, the Foothills Campus Community Pantry, and the CSM EDIA Award?
Click below.
[Link](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/node/415485)
### Safe Reporting at CSM
### Safe Reporting at CSM
The Safe Reporting process at CSM (Cumming School of Medicine) serves CSM members who experience or witness mistreatment/discrimination.
[Link](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/office/precision-equity-social-justice/mistreatment-reporting/report-mistreatment-concern)
### Pathway Support Programs
### Pathway Support Programs
Pathway support programs provide resources that are designed to address barriers that systemically-disadvantaged groups may encounter when preparing to enter medicine and health science studies.
Learn more about the Support To Entry Program (STEP) and Black Youth Mentorship/Leadership program below.
[Link](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/office/precision-equity-social-justice/pathway-supports)
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## PESJO EDIA Newsletter
Interested in hearing about upcoming events and current resources related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility?
The Precision Equity and Social Justice Office sends an e-newsletter listing activities, events, and resources available from CSM and external organizations.
Click on the button below to subscribe to the newsletter, or email us at [pesjo@ucalgary.ca](mailto:pesjo@ucalgary.ca) to provide content for an upcoming newsletter.
[View the Newsletter](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/7/Newsletter/PESJO%20EDIA%20newsletter_26-02-25.pdf)
[Subscribe to the Newsletter](https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_ebP0hyfQJsIfxjw)
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## EDIA Legislation
Learn more about legislation related to EDIA that affects the Cumming School of Medicine community, including what you can do.
[Understanding Bills 9, 12, 13](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/office/precision-equity-social-justice/activities-resources/edia-legislation/understanding-bill-9-12-13)
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## EDIA Spotlight at the CSM
Our spotlight webpage showcases our Cumming School of Medicine community members and initiatives that exemplify EDIA excellence.
Do you know a person or an initiative in the CSM who you think deserves to be highlighted in this EDIA spotlight? Email [pesjo@ucalgary.ca](mailto:pesjo@ucalgary.ca) to discuss adding them to the webpage!
[EDIA Spotlight](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/office/precision-equity-social-justice/news-events/edia-spotlight-csm)
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## CSM You Belong Survey
The *You Belong Survey* of CSM faculty, learners, and staff closed on April 11, 2025.
Thank you to all those CSM members who completed the survey and helped us to better understand the fabric of our community and to identify areas where we may not be meeting our goal of having a fair, diverse, and inclusive work and learning environment.
[More information](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/office/precision-equity-social-justice/activities-resources/pesjo-activities/csm-you-belong-survey-census)
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## 2025 CSM Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Award - nominations now closed
***The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) values equity, diversity and inclusive excellence in our health care, research, and medical education.***
Within the CSM, individuals and groups are making a difference in these spaces.
The CSM EDIA Award recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals and teams for the efforts they invest in creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive culture at CSM, and/or within their community of practice.
Nominate your colleagues or yourself!
Eligible nominees include CSM faculty members, learners, staff, postdoctoral scholars, and work units. Your nomination will highlight a practice, event, theoretical or applied research, policy, program, or other activities that foster equitable and impactful change for those who traditionally have been under-represented in medicine and health sciences, including women, persons from racialized communities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons with diverse abilities, and persons from 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
The CSM EDIA Award comes with a $1500 prize, supported by a generous philanthropic donation by the Helios Group and matched by the Cumming School of Medicine. It will be formally awarded at a CSM-wide recognition event in 2026 and through PESJO's communication channels.
**Nominations are now closed.**
[Details & Nomination Form](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/office/professionalism-equity-diversity/edia-award)
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## News in the Community
Article
#### [From newcomer to changemaker: How a Canada Research Chair is transforming the lives of Black children and youth in Canada](https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/bukola-salami-canada-research-chair-transforming-lives-black-children-youth)
By investing in community-led research, one scholar is reshaping futures — and redefining for a generation what success looks like
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#### [Shift: Project to End Domestic Violence study shows public cost of domestic violence](https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/shift-project-end-domestic-violence-study-shows-public-cost-domestic-violence)
New analysis from UCalgary researchers shows that investing in prevention could save taxpayers more than $93 million
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#### [UCalgary–led research transforms understanding of refugee health in Canada](https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/ucalgary-led-research-transforms-understanding-refugee-health-canada)
A decade-long effort builds country’s most comprehensive refugee-health dataset
Article
#### [How you can support students observing Ramadan](https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/how-you-can-support-students-observing-ramadan)
Advice from UCalgary’s Faith and Spirituality Centre and members of local community
Article
#### [Black History Month chat with Dr. David Este celebrates legacy while looking to the future](https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/black-history-month-chat-dr-david-este-celebrates-legacy-while-looking-future)
Feb. 27 panel discussion celebrates Canadian thought leader's legacy as part of UCalgary Social Work's 60th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of Black History Month in Canada
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#### [It's International Day of Women and Girls in Science — and here’s why that matters](https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/its-international-day-women-and-girls-science-and-heres-why-matters)
Researchers from UCalgary's Faculty of Science say it’s important to celebrate progress in advancing gender equality, but there’s still room to grow
## Featured events
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**[Explore all events](https://events.ucalgary.ca/pesjo)**
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Days of Significance are important dates for celebration, awareness, commemoration, or observance. These range across different religions, cultures, countries, and interest groups. Click the link for the monthly
[PESJO Days of Significance Calendar](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/office/precision-equity-social-justice/news-events/days-significance-calendar-0)