Indigenous and black staff, faculty and clinical faculty within the Faculty of Medicine are invited to an affinity lunch on Thursday, Oct 30th, 2025 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PT) in IRC 341 on UBC Vancouver campus. 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.
Topic: Building Networks for Lasting Impact: An Affinity Lunch for Indigenous & Black Staff, Faculty, & Clinical Faculty in the FoM
Date: Thursday, Oct 30th, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM (PT)
Audience: Faculty of Medicine (FoM) staff, faculty and clinical faculty who identify as Indigenous, Black, Afro-Indigenous, or of Afro-Caribbean descent.
Location: In person, Woodward Instructional Resources Centre (IRC), Room 341, 3rd floor. 2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3. (Google maps location)
Lunch and light refreshments will be provided.
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
Facilitator
Madison Tardif (She/Her/Hers), Equity Advisor,
Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI), Faculty of Medicine
Behind the Scenes
Event Organizer
Brian Fukushima (He/Him),
Administrative Coordinator, REDI
Event Communicator
Mary Kostandy (She/Her),
Digital Content and Engagement Strategist, REDI
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.