REDI’s Indigenous Media and Book List
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada. In honour of this day, we are thrilled to share a curated list of our favourite Indigenous book and movies. We encourage you to explore our curated collection and participate in local festivities throughout British Columbia.
JEDII Courses
As summer begins to roll in and things start to wind down, it might be the perfect time to deepen your understanding of Justice, Equity, Decolonization, Inclusion, and Indigenization—and how to apply these principles in your work. Explore REDI’s newly curated page featuring a wide range of courses from UBC and beyond, designed to help you build the knowledge and skills needed for more equitable and inclusive practices. Consider taking a course with your team or unit, reflect on your learning together, and explore ways to embed it into your everyday practice.
Co-Creation for Equity in Health Research
How can we make our research more equitable? This REDI Best Practice tip sheet introduces co-creation as a collaborative approach to research that centres the voices and priorities of marginalized and underserved communities and leads to more impactful and inclusive research.
Am I Ableist? Disability Awareness in Healthcare
In recognition of BC Accessibility Week, we invite you to explore Am I Ableist?, an award-winning interactive e-book created by Canadian medical residents in collaboration with disability advocates. This resource is designed to educate healthcare trainees on essential knowledge about disabilities within the healthcare context through engaging content and practical exercises.
REDI’s Book & Media List on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People
In recognition of Red Dress Day on May 5, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the disproportionately high rates of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people in Canada, we invite you to explore our curated selection of books, media, and resources.
Provincial Day of Remembrance and Mourning for victims of tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival
The Province of BC has designated May 2, 2025 as a provincial day of remembrance and mourning for victims of the Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy.
Research Voices from the Field with Rabia Khan
In this edition, Rabia Khan, Scientist at the Centre for Health Education Scholarship and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, reflects on why she co-authored “Constructing “Burnout”: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Burnout in Postgraduate Medical Education”, the first paper from her doctoral dissertation Dying to Stay Alive in Residency and Beyond, highlighting its relevance for policymakers, educators, leaders, and trainees.
Filipino Emergency Response
This page connects community members impacted by the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy in Vancouver with support services, gatherings, and fundraisers organized by the affected families. Created by Filipino community organizers, it is a space for care, connection, and solidarity.
Honouring & supporting those impacted by the Lapu-Lapu Festival tragedy
Our thoughts are with the Filipino community and everyone affected by the tragedy in Vancouver. Our hearts go out to the families, friends and loved ones grieving today. Supports are available for UBC students, faculty and staff.
REDI’s Refugee Experiences Book List
April 4th marks Refugee Rights Day, a time to reflect on the challenges faced by refugees. Explore a curated collection of diverse books that capture the resilience, courage, and humanity of refugees from around the world. These narratives can empower you to deliver compassionate care that respects the dignity and humanity of each individual you serve.