Celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities by taking part in upcoming events
Join the Centre for Workplace Accessibility and the Equity & Inclusion Office in celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by attending two upcoming events: “AttentionMD: Bridging the Gap between ADHD & Medical Residency” on December 2 and “Academic Ableism and its Alternatives” on December 4.
Transforming Health for Everyone: Strengthening Medical Curriculum in an era of Truth, Reconciliation and Inclusion
Watch a recording for an It Starts With Us panel discussion exploring how curriculum in the Faculty of Medicine can be transformed to better reflect Indigenization, decolonization, and inclusion. Hear from leaders and educators who are reimagining how we teach and learn to prepare future health professionals to serve BC’s diverse communities.
EDI Joint Interest Group
Staff and faculty leading EDI initiatives in their units are invited to join our group or drop in for a session. Upcoming Session | Dec 15 @ 1pm | Beyond punishment: A Motivational Framework for Addressing Complaints with Maï Yasué, and Madison Tardif.
We Are the Change We Seek: Leading Indigenous Health in British Columbia
Join us virtually on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 12:00–3:00 PM (PT), for an Indigenous Speakers Series session featuring Indigenous Vice Presidents from Northern Health, Interior Health, Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, Island Health, and the Provincial Health Services Authority. They will share how Indigenous leadership is transforming health systems across B.C.—advancing Cultural Safety, Humility, and Truth and Reconciliation.
CANOE Approach Workshop for Community-Engaged Research
Are you prepared to navigate the research waters of community engagement in a meaningful and reciprocal way? Join the CANOE Approach workshop on January 22, or February 13 to reflect on your identity and readiness to embark on a community-engaged research journey with Indigenous communities. This in-person small group workshop is co-facilitated by Dr. Kimberly Huyser, Derek Thompson, and Daniele Gallardo, and co-organized by CIEDAR & REDI.
Engaging Values, Shifting Culture: Evidence-Based Approaches to Frame Messages that Inspire Enduring Change
Join us virtually on Monday, January 26, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (PT), for an It Starts With Us session with Mark Chenery, Co-Founder and Director of Common Cause Australia. Mark will facilitate training on the Common Cause Values and Frames Fundamentals—an evidence-based approach designed for healthcare professionals, educators, leaders, and staff who want to communicate in ways grounded in shared human values.
Towards Equitable and Inclusive AI in Health and Oral Health Care
Join JMIR Publications on November 13 at 10 am PT to explore the EDAI framework — a practical, internationally developed guide offering actionable strategies to integrate EDI across individual, organizational, and systemic levels. Whether you are a clinician, or EDI practitioner, this session will demonstrate how the EDAI helps ensure AI systems are not only technically sound but also socially responsible and equitable in real-world health and oral health contexts.
From Birth Until Death: A Respective Insight into Ceremony, Grief & Grieving
Join the iCON-VCH Webinar on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 12 p.m. with Derek K. Thompson – Čaabať Bookwilla, who will share insights on the importance of ceremony, grief, and grieving from a Nuuchahnulth – First Nations perspective, within the context of cultural safety, truth, reconciliation, and humility.
UBC Medicine & The Australian National University: Walking the Path of Reconciliation Together
Watch a recording for an Indigenous Speakers Series session featuring representatives from The Australian National University (ANU) and the UBC FoM. Learn about the historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in June 2024 to collaborate on advancing Indigenous medical education, health and wellness research, and reconciliation with Indigenous communities.
Building Networks for Lasting Impact: An Affinity Lunch for Indigenous & Black Staff, Faculty, & Clinical Faculty in the FoM (October 2025)
FoM Indigenous and Black staff, faculty and clinical faculty are invited to join us in person on Thursday, Oct 30th, 2025 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm at IRC, 3rd floor. This affinity lunch offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, and develop collaborative networks with colleagues across the Faculty.