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Coming Home: Honouring the Resiliency of All Survivors of the Indian Residential School Experience

Coming Home: Honouring the Resiliency of All Survivors of the Indian Residential School Experience

Watch a recording for our first in person Indigenous Speakers Series session. In this unique event, we were honoured to welcome Survivors, and children of Survivors, of the Indian Residential School Experience.

Derek Thompson — Čaabať Bookwilla | Suhiltun, Director, Indigenous Engagement

Anchored To All That Is Good

Derek Thompson — Čaabať Bookwilla | Suhiltun, Director, Indigenous Engagement, reflects on family, community and the responsibility passed from one generation to the next.

REDI’s Media List: Indian Residential School Experiences

REDI’s Media List: Indian Residential School Experiences

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the children who never returned home, and the Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. We invite you to watch films and documentaries that delve into the experiences of Indian residential schools and reflect on the strength, courage, and resilience of Indigenous peoples.

Reconciliation

Reconciliation

Reconciliation is an ongoing commitment that requires action from each of us. Learn more about the meaning of reconciliation and concrete actions you can take individually and as a unit or department.

Navigating Disclosures of a Serious Concern in the Learning Environment

Support Units for Navigating Disclosures of a Serious Concern in the Learning Environment

When a learner discloses a serious concern affecting their learning environment, knowing how to respond or where to seek help can be challenging. This guide summarizes the various FoM and UBC units that support faculty, staff, and administrators in navigating disclosures and prioritizing student well-being.

Meghan MacGillivray, Manager of Indigenous Student Initiatives (left), and Donneil McNab, Manager of Black Student Initiatives.

Creating a medical program that is equitable and accessible to all

How UBC’s Indigenous and Black Student MD Admissions Pathways are transforming medical education — and health.

Navigating Indigenous Tokenism, Saviourism, and Appropriation

Navigating Indigenous Tokenism, Saviourism, and Appropriation

In the era of Truth and Reconciliation, organizations across Canada are on a journey towards systemic transformation. In this webinar, Len discusses common pitfalls to reconciliation: Indigenous tokenism, saviourism, and appropriation.

Capitalizing on Black People’s Strengths, Black Health Leaders and Health Professionals to Improve Health Service Delivery

Capitalizing on Black People’s Strengths, Black Health Leaders and Health Professionals to Improve Health Service Delivery

Black Opportunity Fund (BOF), is hosting the third national Black health session on July 18th at 3:00 PM (PST). This events aims at spotlighting the work of Black health professional organizations and leaders, while engaging in critical discussions on leveraging community assets and strengths for improved health outcomes.

Effective Feedback Strategies for Addressing EDI Mistakes

REDI Best Practices: Effective Feedback Strategies for Addressing EDI Mistakes

This REDI Best Practices resource offers a thoughtful guide on navigating those tricky moments when someone makes an EDI-related mistake. With a focus on preparation and empathy, it helps you determine if feedback is the right approach and provides strategies for having constructive, respectful conversations. Dive in to learn how to turn these challenging situations into opportunities for growth and understanding.

Just in! New resources by the National Consortium for Indigenous Medical Education

Just in! New resources by the National Consortium for Indigenous Medical Education

Check out the extensive array of new resources by the National Consortium for Indigenous Medical Education.