On His Lonely Way Back Home: A Tribute to Dr. Shane Pointe
Derek K Thompson – Čaabať Bookwilla | Suhiltun offers a heartfelt reflection honouring the life, legacy, and teachings of Dr. Shane Pointe.
Research Voices from the Field with Maï Yasué
In this edition, Maï Yasué, incoming Assistant Dean of Equity and Social Accountability at Simon Fraser’s new School of Medicine, reflects on why she co-authored “Embedding equity and inclusion in universities through motivational theory and community-based conservation approaches,” an article that brings an interdisciplinary, evidence-informed lens to advancing meaningful and sustained JEDII change in academic medicine.
Farewell Maï Yasué, Associate Director of the REDI Office
Join us in wishing Maï Yasué well as she moves on from her role as Associate Director of the Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) Office. Maï will be starting a new role as Assistant Dean of Equity and Social Accountability at the new School of Medicine at Simon Fraser University in April 2026.
REDI Digest Guide: Indigenous Speakers Series conversation with Natan Obed
Read the REDI Digest Guide drawing on an Indigenous Speakers Series conversation with Natan Obed, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the national representational organization protecting and advancing the rights and interests of Inuit in Canada. Learn about the implications of truth, reconciliation and redress amongst the Inuit.
REDI Digest Guide: Engaging Values, Shifting Culture
In this edition, the guide draws on the It Starts With Us training Engaging Values, Shifting Culture: Evidence-Based Approaches to Frame Messages that Inspire Enduring Change (January 2026), facilitated by Mark Chenery of Common Cause Australia. It introduces values-based messaging strategies that help supports educators, leaders, and practitioners in communicating in ways that reduce defensiveness and inspire lasting cultural shifts.
Moments That Matter: Conflict
In this guide, we focus on Conflict as a key moment that can either strengthen respect and belonging or deepen resentment and exclusion. It highlights how conflict is inevitable and not inherently negative. The guide invites reflection on how to help ensure that conflict is addressed in ways that protect equity-deserving voices and support learning, and trust.
Research Voices from the Field with Tatiana Sotindjo
In this edition, Tatiana Sotindjo, Adolescent Medicine Specialist at the BC Children’s Hospital and Hudson Equity Diversity and Inclusion Scholar in the Department of Pediatrics, reflects on why she co-authored “The Impact of Intersectional Discrimination and Stigma on HIV Care for African, Caribbean, and Black Women Living With HIV During the COVID-19 Pandemic in British Columbia: A Descriptive Study” — a must read for scholars, educators and clinicians committed to advancing equity in healthcare systems.
Seed2STEM Summer Research Program for Indigenous Youth
Are you a faculty member in a STEM field? Would you like to host a high school student from an Indigenous background in your lab this summer? Learn more and apply by March 20.
International Women’s Day (2026)
In honour of the 115th International Women’s Day (IWD), meet some of the outstanding women in the UBC Faculty of Medicine who are transforming health for everyone.
REDI’s Black Authors Book List
Celebrate the voices and stories of Black authors by exploring our curated book list. These works offer profound insights into the Black experience and its impact on history, culture, and society. Deepen your understanding of racial injustice and resilience, and join us in honoring the legacy of Black writers and their contributions to literature and beyond.