Postponed: Dubayaax a ts’awalk – Everything Is One: The Need for Meaningful Engagement & Relationship Building
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the session with the Ditidaht First Nation Chief & Council has been postponed. In the meantime, we are excited and honoured to welcome Dr. David Suzuki and Dr. Shane Pointe on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (PT)!
Inclusive Leadership in Healthcare Symposium
Join PHSA and SFU on June 4, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, for an engaging online event where healthcare leaders will share strategies for embedding equity, diversity, and cultural humility into leadership practices. Connect with thought leaders from across B.C., gain actionable tools, and explore ways to foster inclusive environments that enhance both patient outcomes and workplace culture.
Creating a Safe Space for Indigenous Patients in Primary Care
Join the Langley Division of Family Practice on Wednesday, June 18 from 6:00–7:30 pm for an inspiring webinar on advancing cultural safety in healthcare. Explore how relationships with local Indigenous communities and organizations sparked meaningful change in primary care.
Oh No! Not Another Workshop On Feedback In Clinical Education!
Join the Office of Faculty Development on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm for a panel discussion on supervisory strategies to promote feedback in clinical educational contexts across the health professions. Hear experienced researchers, teachers and learners share their fresh perspectives and emerging insights on engaging with feedback.
Disability in the Workplace! Interactive workshop
Are you ready to deepen your understanding of disability awareness and inclusion in the workplace? Join this interactive virtual workshop developed specifically for faculty, staff, and leaners at the Faculty of Medicine, led by Dr. Jon Breen, Equity Advisor with the Dean’s Office. Upcoming sessions: Oct 21.
To Bear Witness: A Meaningful Conversation about my Mom on Belonging and Perseverance
Watch a recording for a conversation with Maï Yasué, Associate Director of the REDI Office, about Derek’ mother, Maude Thompson. Maude was a Haisla First Nations woman, a Survivor of the Indian Residential School experience, and a cook at the Tsow-tun Le Lum Society – Substance Use and Trauma Treatment Centre for nearly 40 years.
The First Page of a New Chapter: Leading Transformative Change for Indigenous Peoples in an Era of Truth and Reconciliation
Watch a recording for a conversation with Dr. Alika Lafontaine, an award-winning physician, social innovator, and the first Indigenous physician listed by the Medical Post as one of Canada’s 50 Most Powerful Doctors. Grounded in a mixed Indigenous ancestry of Métis, Oji-Cree, and Pacific Islander, Dr. Lafontaine has served in provincial and national medical leadership positions for two decades.
Employment Equity Advisor (EEA) Training
Join the EIO for the Employment Equity Advisor (EEA) Training on April 9, 2025, at the UBC Vancouver campus (with a synchronous online option). This one-day capacity-building retreat is designed for faculty and staff involved in hiring, equipping them with the expertise to support equitable, inclusive, and accessible recruitment.
Walking with the Squamish (Professional Development Retreat)
Are you a post-secondary educator interested in learning more about Indigenous education, culture and ways of knowing? If you are, this professional development retreat is for you! Join the David Suzuki Foundation, the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and Camp Fircom from April 10-11, 2025 on Gambier Island.
Building Networks for Lasting Impact: An Affinity Lunch for Indigenous & Black Staff, Faculty, & Clinical Faculty in the FoM (Feb 2025)
FoM Indigenous and Black staff, faculty and clinical faculty are invited to join us on Feb 27, from 12:00– 2:00 pm at the Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre (DHCC), Vancouver General Hospital. This affinity lunch offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, and develop collaborative networks with colleagues across the Faculty.