All members of the Canadian Centre for Isotopic Microanalysis (CCIM) are committed to fostering a culture of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We aspire to this culture by creating a lab and research group environment in which all members feel supported, valued and respected. All members should feel that their opinions are welcomed and are given the opportunity to voice these opinions. We commit to actively engaging in EDI-related training, discussions and activities. We will make every effort to respond to the endemic biases and barriers that act to prevent the full participation of historically under-represented groups in Geosciences and STEM more broadly. We commit to following EDI best practices in recruiting, including and supporting under-represented groups. Our belief is that the inclusion of people of different cultures, knowledges and backgrounds leads to a more vibrant, novel and excellent research community. We commit to asking all members to use language that is respectful, open-minded, inclusive and free of judgement. We commit to being an ally to under-represented groups in our field. We strive to be aware of our own privilege and the potential effects that this privilege may have on our interactions within our group and beyond. We commit to the incorporation of EDI best practice in all aspects of activities and to encouraging on-going training to continually improve our awareness.
