EQUITY CO-CHAIR

Cameron Miranda-Radbord

The Equity Commission continues to work hard to deliver tangible results for students. I am proud of the work we did last semester to make campus more equitable and excited for our plans this term.

In collaboration with Di, I have addressed and will continue to engage with several key issues of concern.

At Trinity College, the allocation of funds for a gender-affirming gear program was the subject of controversy that made transgender students feel unwelcome and marginalized. I am pleased that, at Vic, our commission’s budget which included an $1,000 commitment to Vic Pride’s gender-affirming gear giveaway passed unanimously.

Additionally, our budget included funding for iftar meals during Ramadan. The Equity Commission has been advocating for Food Services to provide adequate options for Muslim students during Ramadan for several years. While they continue to abdicate responsibility, we will do our best to fill the void.

A particular focus for me has been the annual Equity Commission survey, which will be sent out soon after reading week. Our commission relies on student consultation, and the survey will be a vital guide for our advocacy for years to come.

VUSAC continues to provide free menstrual products, and in collaboration with PEARS, the Equity Commission will be hosting a menstrual cup giveaway later this year.

I thoroughly enjoy supporting Di and the commission executives as co-Chair. If you are interested in Equity at Vic and want to get involved, please email us at equity@vusac.ca.