The CFHT J.E.D.I. Council is composed of staff volunteers representing all groups within the company (Astronomy, Finance & Administration, Instrumentation, Operations, and Information Technology), as well as an external consultant.

Mission Statement

"The CFHT J.E.D.I. (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Council will foster intentional relationships within our workplace and among our many communities, upholding and fulfilling kuleana as stewards, implementing systemic growth through ongoing education of ourselves and others, cultivating a sense of belonging."

2026 Priorities

• Conduct a review and recommend changes to the hiring policy and processes.
• Set priorities and develop initiatives based on the Executive response to the 2024 Staff Survey.
• Work with the Executive to further the Large Conference Room (LCR) renaming initiative.

Reports

• December 2023 Report to the CFHT Board of Directors
• December 2024 Report to the CFHT Board of Directors
• December 2025 Report to the CFHT Board of Directors

Contact

The CFHT J.E.D.I. Council can be reached via email here. If you prefer to connect with us anonymously, you can use this form. Please reach out if you'd like more information on what we do!