Unpacking identity, care & healing: An IBPOC-only wellbeing workshop series
IBPOC faculty and staff at UBC are invited to register for a workshop series taking place online March 12–21, 2024. These workshops, led by psychotherapist Meghan Watson, aim to unpack the importance of identity, culture and histories of systemic racism in topics related to wellbeing. Attendees will have the chance to engage in reflective practice, develop insights, and apply practical tools to support your own wellbeing.
International Women’s Day (March 8)
In honour of International Women’s Day (IWD), meet some of the outstanding women in the UBC Faculty of Medicine — learners, faculty and staff members — who are transforming health for everyone.
Beyond Representation: Celebrating Black Excellence in BC Healthcare
Watch the recording for a conversation with Black healthcare professionals from BC. In this session organized by Vancouver Coastal Health and REDI, panelists shared their experiences navigating the healthcare work environment and emphasize the importance of recognizing and promoting Black excellence in healthcare.
EIO Employment Equity Advisor Pilot Program: Call for Participants
Faculty and staff members are invited to participate in the next round of training for the Employment Equity Advisor program to develop their expertise in accessible and equitable hiring practices. This pilot program is currently focused on faculty hiring. Register for our upcoming training on March 18th, from 9:00-4:30 PM.
Polarization
According to Courageous Dialogues: Moving Beyond Polarization project, “Polarization is a complex social dynamic that occurs when an issue that involves many different people, concerns and opinions is reduced to two opposing sides— ‘for or against’ or ‘us vs them.'” Learn more
Our Shared Vision: Leading Transformative Change in Health for BC First Nations
Watch the recording of this Indigenous Speaker Series session, which brought together a panel of senior political representatives working across the four pillars of BC First Nations Health governance: the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), the First Nations Health Council (FNHC), the First Nations Health Directors Association (FNHDA), and the Tripartite Committee on First Nations Health (TCFNH).
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
International Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed each year around January 27, honours the victims of the Holocaust.
REDI Best Practices: Managing Power Dynamics
In the intricate world of hiring, power imbalances within a committee can shape outcomes. Master the art of inclusive chairing practices in hiring decisions with this guide and transform hiring deliberations into a collaborative journey where every perspective is valued.
Restorative Justice and Transformative Justice
Restorative and transformative justice approaches are most commonly applied in criminal justice reform, but they have also been applied to academic and healthcare institutions to help units navigate how to address differences, disagreements, conflicts, and harm. Learn more
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The third Monday of every January is observed as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, marking his birthday. Learn more about his life and watch his legendary speeches.