Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Office

Welcome to the Diversity, Equity, and Human Rights Office. VIU is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our community, including students, faculty and administrators. We are here to support you if you believe you have experienced any form of discrimination or discriminatory harassment.

What support is available?

  • Listening to your concerns confidentially and providing information about options available to you
  • Exploring informal resolution options
  • Explaining the formal complaint route, including the Investigation process
  • Receiving disclosures and Reports of Sexualized Violence and Misconduct
  • Helping you access other types of support at VIU

To book a consultation with the Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Office, please email humanrights@viu.ca or call 250 740 6440. Alternatively, please feel free to Contact Us. We are able to host in-person and online (Teams) meetings, depending on what is most convenient for you.

Please feel free to share any accessibility requests ahead of meeting with us.