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Celebrating changemaking women in the Faculty of Medicine

From the preeminent Parkinson’s disease researcher in our inaugural graduating class, to the first female obstetrician gynecologist in B.C., to the visionary radiologist who launched the province’s mammography program, we invite you to learn about and celebrate some of the incredible women researchers, clinicians and educators of our past, present and future.

Are you the next inaugural Manger, Indigenous Initiatives? Support the Faculty of Medicine’s efforts in building Indigenous partnerships and advancing reconciliation. Deadline: July 1, 2025

Job Posting: Manager, Indigenous Initiatives

Are you the inaugural Manager, Indigenous Initiatives with the Faculty of Medicine’s Indigenous Engagement Office? Advance reconciliation and help build strong partnerships. Apply by July 1, 2025.

Indigenous History Month

Indigenous History Month

June commemorates Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to learn about, appreciate, and recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience, contributions, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across the country. Explore a wide range of events and resources available at UBC.

#UBCPRIDE

PRIDE

June kicks off Pride season in Canada. Explore the many Pride activities at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan campuses, connect with your community, and reflect on what each of us can to do support 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion.

REDI's Indigenous Media and Book List

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: New REDI page

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

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

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

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

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.