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)!
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.
REDI’s Indigenous Media and Book List
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada. In honour of this day, we are thrilled to share a curated list of our favourite Indigenous book and movies. We encourage you to explore our curated collection and participate in local festivities throughout British Columbia.
JEDII Online Modules
As summer begins to roll in and things start to wind down, it might be the perfect time to deepen your understanding of Justice, Equity, Decolonization, Inclusion, and Indigenization—and how to apply these principles in your work. Explore REDI’s newly curated page featuring a wide range of courses from UBC and beyond, designed to help you build the knowledge and skills needed for more equitable and inclusive practices. Consider taking a course with your team or unit, reflect on your learning together, and explore ways to embed it into your everyday practice.
Co-Creation for Equity in Health Research
How can we make our research more equitable? This REDI Best Practice tip sheet introduces co-creation as a collaborative approach to research that centres the voices and priorities of marginalized and underserved communities and leads to more impactful and inclusive research.
Am I Ableist? Disability Awareness in Healthcare
In recognition of BC Accessibility Week, we invite you to explore Am I Ableist?, an award-winning interactive e-book created by Canadian medical residents in collaboration with disability advocates. This resource is designed to educate healthcare trainees on essential knowledge about disabilities within the healthcare context through engaging content and practical exercises.
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.
REDI’s Book & Media List on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People
In recognition of Red Dress Day on May 5, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the disproportionately high rates of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people in Canada, we invite you to explore our curated selection of books, media, and resources.
Research Voices from the Field with Rabia Khan
In this edition, Rabia Khan, Scientist at the Centre for Health Education Scholarship and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, reflects on why she co-authored “Constructing “Burnout”: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Burnout in Postgraduate Medical Education”, the first paper from her doctoral dissertation Dying to Stay Alive in Residency and Beyond, highlighting its relevance for policymakers, educators, leaders, and trainees.