The Kingstec Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee commissioned a painting for the 2025/2026 academic year. Student artists were invited to submit ideas for the question of "what does diversity mean to you?" Hazel Baxter from the Early Childhood Education program was selected and their painting was unveiled during Wellness Week on January 30th, 2026. To support your viewing enjoyment, please use the image below to learn about what each eye represents.
- This eye represents the indigenous and the two spirit lenses of diversity. This eye was put first, to acknowledge that indigenous people inhabited this land first, and have rich history on this land
- This eye represents the diversity and uniqueness of cultural expression, whether through makeup, hair, accessories or clothing.
- Although this eye was not chosen for any one reason, it does fit in with the message of the whole painting, of each individual having their own uniqueness, and adding to a community's diversity.
- This eye represents the diversity of mental challenges an individual may face, and how this may affect their lived experience.
- This eye was selected to represent the importance of female presence in community decisions and in everyday life. It also represents the diversity in femininity itself, which has no limits.
- This eye was chosen to represent the difficulties that the black community faces in our society, but also highlights the importance of their many contributions.
- This eye represents the uniqueness of each individual, and also how each person's experience is their own.
- This eye represents the challenges uniquely faced by women of colour, including trans women of colour.
- This eye symbolizes the importance of including all ages in the community, and that no matter your age, you have worth and deserve to be heard.
- This eye represents the diversity of religions.
- This eye represents the need to fight for marginalized groups rights, to ensure equity.
- This eye represents all the people we have lost because of discrimination. One cannot move forward, without acknowledging the past.
- This eye represents the hope we have, for a future filled with diversity and inclusion.
- This eye represents a few things. Firstly, it represents people with disabilities, and the unique perspectives they bring. Secondly, it hints at the idea that justice should be blind, and our thoughts, words and actions should be unbiased.
- This eye represents the struggle many girls and women face, when it comes to lack of inclusion and diversity in body types, accepted and portrayed in society.
- This eye represents children, and the importance of advocating for their needs.
- This eye represents authority, and how they have a responsibility to include diversity into their planning and their visions.
- This eye represents the joy and life that diversity brings, wherever it may be.
- This eye represents personal expression, whether in clothing, makeup, jewelry… or even art.
- This eye represents the importance of modeling inclusion and diversity, for the younger generation to take after.