We Welcome The Children Back Home: The Burden of Sorrow and Survival of the Indian Residential School Experience in Canada
Watch the recording for this Indigenous Speaker Series session which brought together a panel of survivors of the Indian Residential School experience in Canada. This important session welcomed and honored these brave and resilient survivors as they lead us in a discussion about the urgency and motivation to right and write a new history in Canada that is based on a proper redress for Indigenous peoples and communities.
Message from the Associate Director
Maï Yasué shares her educational approach as she steps into her new role as the Associate Director for the the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI).
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.
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.
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.
Indigenous History Month 2023
June is Indigenous History Month in Canada, a month to learn about, appreciate and acknowledge the rich history, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across the country.
Explore a collection of UBC and community events.