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.
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.
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.
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.
Congratulations to Dr. Saleem Razack: Recipient of the AFMC President’s Award for Exemplary National Leadership in Academic Medicine
Congratulations to Dr. Saleem Razack, REDI Senior Faculty Advisor, on receiving the 2025 Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) President’s Award for Exemplary National Leadership in Academic Medicine.
Share research on the praxis of REDI in medicine
Whether you’ve published or come across valuable research on the praxis of REDI in medicine, we invite you to share it. We especially welcome submissions of research articles that explore equity, diversity, inclusion, justice, decolonization, Indigenization, or trauma-informed practices in medicine and healthcare.
Call for Applications: Faculty Lead, Anti-Oppression, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Faculty Development
The Faculty of Medicine at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for the position of Faculty Lead, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (AREDI) in the Office of Faculty Development. This is a 0.10 FTE (0.5 days per week) position for a three (3) year term.
Submit Your Unit’s Content to the REDI Newsletter
Does your unit have a story, event, or resource that supports REDI’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, justice, decolonization, or Indigenization? Is it relevant to a broad audience of faculty, staff, and learners across the Faculty of Medicine? If so, we invite you to share it for consideration in the REDI newsletter!
A Tribute to the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair: Champion of Justice and Reconciliation
With deep respect and gratitude, we honour the life and legacy of the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, Mazina Giizhik (One Who Speaks of Pictures in the Sky), who passed away on November 4, 2024. Mazina Giizhik’s legacy extends across generations, communities, and sectors, leaving an indelible impact on Indigenous rights, justice reform, and reconciliation in Canada.