An online webpage compilation of resources and information relevant to racialized staff/faculty, particularly around inclusion, finding belonging, community and supports helpful to thriving in the Kingston/Queen’s environment.
This guide was created as part of Queen’s wider employment equity initiatives and institutional goals to foster wellbeing across diverse employee groups.
Feel free to share resources/information that you think might be a good addition to this guide by emailing hreo@queensu.ca with the heading “Resource Guide for Racialized Employees”.
Please note that this guide is primarily a compilation of the links to resources developed by different faculties, departments and organizations within Queen’s University and the wider Kingston community. As such please direct any inquiries and specific questions about these resources to the relevant parent organizations, whose contact information can be found on the webpages linked herein.
Community Based Groups
Racialized and other diverse community groups that you can join.
Employee Resource Groups at Queen’s University
Several communities of diverse Queen’s employees including Queens Indigenous Staff/Faculty network, Parents & Caregivers group, Muslim inclusion network, Queer employee association, International Employees at Queens and many more!!!
Black Faculty and Staff Caucus
Supportive group and mailing list for Black Faculty and Staff at Queen’s
The , community group for people who identify as ‘Black’ living in the city of Kingston.
Get Active and Connect
Share your hobbies and find a recreational community of belonging:
Queen’s “Nooners” informal Afternoon lunch time recreational soccer group
Open to staff, faculty and students. Visit Tindall Field most weekdays between noon and 1:30pm.
Black Community Swimming and Swimming Lessons
Open to Staff/Faculty/Students. Register at Black at Ӱֱ Programming.
Recreational and Competitive adult sports league; soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, badminton and more! (runs throughout the year).
A weekly jogging community that meets at the beautiful breakwater park near Queen’s University campus.
Find out about all the local live music shows, concerts, festivals and performances. Learn more about the rich and diverse range of musical talent present in Kingston.
Build Your Community
Find funding to help access resources as well as finance community building projects (events, activities).
Check the links to find out if you’re eligible for community funding.
- The Inclusive Community Fund (Open to All Employees)
- Arts and Science EDII Fund (Open to Employees in Art Sci)
- The Be Well Grant (Open to All Employees)
- The Black Student Initiative Fund (If you are both a Black employee and student at Queen’s you may be eligible to access this community building fund.)
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Funding for low- and moderate-income households to access; bus pass, healthcare, local entertainment, food, museums etc.
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Funding to help address pressing community issues and provide longer term solutions.
- Funding for Artists/Performers
Stay Informed and Up to Date
Mailing Lists and Newsletters to Follow and Stay Informed About Events, Activities & Resources
- Black Faculty and Staff Caucus
Supportive group and mailing list for Black Faculty and Staff at Queen’s
- Black Studies Community Newsletter: blck-community-l@lists.queensu.ca
- The Yellow House Newsletter:
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Human Rights and Equity Office - Equity List Serv
- Human Rights and Equity Office - Training Catalogue
- Human Resources Learning & Development
Familiar Foods and Fashions
Find culturally diverse foods, groceries, hair and skin care within Kingston, Ontario.
Healthcare and Wellbeing
Responding to Racial Harassment, Discrimination & Hate
Resources for Newcomers to Kingston
Tailored resources for folks who are new to the city of Kingston, including but not limited to immigrants, foreign workers, refugees etc.
Employee Immigration and Relocation Support | Ӱֱ
Contains extensive resources on health care, child care, faith communities, recreation, volunteering, the arts and other supports for newcomers to the city of Kingston
Resources for Family & Children
From summer camps and childcare to mature student supports.
- Mature Students, Caregivers and Families
- Childcare
- – Black Youth Programming
- Queen’s General Youth Summer Camps