Building Networks for Lasting Impact: An Affinity Lunch for Indigenous & Black Staff, Faculty, & Clinical Faculty in the FoM (Feb 2025) - Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Indigenous and black staff, faculty and clinical faculty within the Faculty of Medicine are invited to an affinity lunch on Thursday, Feb 27^th, 2025 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PDT) at the Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre (DHCC), room 2250. This gathering, facilitated by REDI Equity Advisor Madison Tardif, offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, exchange insights, and develop collaborative networks that can drive sustainable change. Connect with colleagues across the Faculty, share your valuable perspectives on future REDI initiatives, and strengthen professional relationships that foster both personal and professional growth. Come ready to inspire and be inspired, and leave with actionable ideas and expanded networks across the Faculty.

This event is specifically for Faculty of Medicine (FoM) staff, faculty and clinical Faculty who identify as Indigenous, Black, Afro-Indigenous, or of Afro-Caribbean descent. For more on the importance of dedicated spaces for IBPOC communities, read this article by Kelsey Blackwell. We appreciate your understanding and support. For questions or concerns, please contact REDI at redi.office@ubc.ca

Register for February 27^th

Lunch and light refreshments will be provided.

Facilitator

Madison Tardif (She/Her/Hers), Equity Advisor,
Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI), Faculty of Medicine

Topic: Building Networks for Lasting Impact: An Affinity Lunch for Indigenous & Black Staff, Faculty, & Clinical Faculty in the FoM

Date: Thursday, Feb 27^th, 2025

Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM (PDT)

Location: Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre (DHCC), room 2250, 2775 Laurel St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9. View VGH Hospital map. Google maps location.

Audience: Faculty of Medicine (FoM) staff, faculty and clinical faculty who identify as Indigenous, Black, Afro-Indigenous, or of Afro-Caribbean descent.

What Will I Gain?

You will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues across the Faculty, be inspired, and leave with actionable ideas and expanded networks that empower sustainable change.