EDI Champions and Allies Series: A conversation with Elizabeth Rideout
In this edition of the EDI champions and Allies, meet Dr. Rideout, Associate Professor and Co-chair of the EDI Committee, Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences.
REDI’s Reading list for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed annually on September 30th to honour Residential School Survivors and their families, and to remember those who did not make it. The date was chosen because it is the time of year in which children were taken from their homes. We invite you to listen with open ears to the stories of survivors and their families.
Appointment of Dr. Saleem Razack as Senior Faculty Advisor in REDI
The REDI Office is pleased to welcome Dr. Saleem Razack, Professor, Division of Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics as the Senior Faculty Advisor, Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.
Emancipation Day (August 1st)
August 1 is Emancipation Day, marking the beginnings of the abolition of slavery in Canada in 1834. Celebrate the strength and perseverance of Black and Indigenous communities and reflect on and learn about the history of slavery in Canada.
We’re hiring!
We are looking for two Equity Advisors to join our REDI team. Are YOU our next team member?
How do we future-proof healthcare in a changing climate?: Interactive Explainer
How do we build healthcare systems that are adaptable, equitable, and environmentally sustainable? Learn more in the new issue of Pathways.
Protecting our future health
Climate hazards such as heat domes, wildfires and flooding put our most vulnerable communities at risk. Discover how UBC FoM researchers are developing practical solutions to protect our health in a changing climate.
Transforming health in a changing climate: Dean’s message
“We must act now to future-proof our health and our healthcare systems — countless lives depend on it.” – Dr. Dermot Kelleher. UBC researchers are tackling the urgent impacts of climate change. Learn how in the latest issue of Pathways.
Appointment of Derek Thompson – Thlaapkiituup as Director, Indigenous Engagement
It is with a mixture of joy and sadness that we share the news of the appointment of Derek Thompson – Thlaapkiituup as the Director of Indigenous Engagement.
Announcement: Dr. Neila Miled, Antiracism Advisor
It is with sadness that we announce the departure of Dr. Neila Miled, the Antiracism Advisor for the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI).