Events - Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities by taking part in upcoming events

Join the Centre for Workplace Accessibility and the Equity & Inclusion Office in celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by attending two upcoming events: “AttentionMD: Bridging the Gap between ADHD & Medical Residency” on December 2 and “Academic Ableism and its Alternatives” on December 4.
Transforming Health for Everyone: Strengthening Medical Curriculum in an era of Truth, Reconciliation and Inclusion

Watch a recording for an It Starts With Us panel discussion exploring how curriculum in the Faculty of Medicine can be transformed to better reflect Indigenization, decolonization, and inclusion. Hear from leaders and educators who are reimagining how we teach and learn to prepare future health professionals to serve BC’s diverse communities.
EDI Joint Interest Group

Staff and faculty leading EDI initiatives in their units are invited to join our group or drop in for a session. Dec. 15 | Explore ways to address JEDII-related conflicts. Jan. 19 | Discuss applying inclusive professionalism principles in practice through real scenarios.
We Are the Change We Seek: Leading Indigenous Health in British Columbia

Join us virtually on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 12:00–3:00 PM (PT), for an Indigenous Speakers Series session featuring Indigenous Vice Presidents from regional health authorities, and the Provincial Health Services Authority. They will share how Indigenous leadership is transforming health systems across B.C.—advancing Cultural Safety, Humility, and Truth and Reconciliation.
CANOE Approach Workshop for Community-Engaged Research with Indigenous Communities

Are you prepared to navigate the research waters of community engagement in a meaningful and reciprocal way? Join the CANOE Approach workshop on January 22, or February 13 to reflect on your identity and readiness to embark on a community-engaged research journey with Indigenous communities. This in-person small group workshop is co-facilitated by Dr. Kimberly…
Engaging Values, Shifting Culture: Evidence-Based Approaches to Frame Messages that Inspire Enduring Change

Join us virtually on Monday, January 26, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (PT), for an It Starts With Us session with Mark Chenery, Co-Founder and Director of Common Cause Australia. Mark will facilitate training on the Common Cause Values and Frames Fundamentals—an evidence-based approach designed for healthcare professionals, educators, leaders, and staff who want to communicate in ways…
Towards Equitable and Inclusive AI in Health and Oral Health Care

Join JMIR Publications on November 13 at 10 am PT to explore the EDAI framework — a practical, internationally developed guide offering actionable strategies to integrate EDI across individual, organizational, and systemic levels. Whether you are a clinician, or EDI practitioner, this session will demonstrate how the EDAI helps ensure AI systems are not only…
From Birth Until Death: A Respective Insight into Ceremony, Grief & Grieving

Join the iCON-VCH Webinar on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 12 p.m. with Derek K. Thompson – Čaabať Bookwilla, who will share insights on the importance of ceremony, grief, and grieving from a Nuuchahnulth – First Nations perspective, within the context of cultural safety, truth, reconciliation, and humility.
UBC Medicine & The Australian National University: Walking the Path of Reconciliation Together

Watch a recording for an Indigenous Speakers Series session featuring representatives from The Australian National University (ANU) and the UBC FoM. Learn about the historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in June 2024 to collaborate on advancing Indigenous medical education, health and wellness research, and reconciliation with Indigenous communities.
Building Networks for Lasting Impact: An Affinity Lunch for Indigenous & Black Staff, Faculty, & Clinical Faculty in the FoM (October 2025)

FoM Indigenous and Black staff, faculty and clinical faculty are invited to join us in person on Thursday, Oct 30th, 2025 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm at IRC, 3rd floor. This affinity lunch offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, and develop collaborative networks with colleagues across the Faculty.
Better Together: Embedding trans-inclusion in perinatal healthcare through participatory action research

Join the Justice and Equity in Perinatal Service Seminar Series on October 30th from 2–5 PM. Dr. George Parker and Mx. Fleur Kelsey (PhDc) will offer an overview and mid-point critical reflection on the Warming the Whare Project—an innovative three-year participatory action research initiative in Aotearoa New Zealand that aims to build readiness for trans-inclusive…
Frybread Power: The Significance of Indigenous Empowerment, Pride & Resilience

Join us virtually on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 12:00–2:00 PM, for an Indigenous Speakers Series session featuring Dr. Evan Tlesla Adams, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Public Health, First Nations Health Authority, host of The Conversation docuseries, and a member of the Tla’amin Nation. Learn about his journey in storytelling, medicine, and health-system transformation, which shaped his vision…
Building Networks for Lasting Impact: An Affinity Lunch for Indigenous & Black Staff, Faculty, & Clinical Faculty in the FoM (Feb 2026)

FoM Indigenous and Black staff, faculty and clinical faculty are invited to join us on Feb 26, from 12:00– 1:30 pm at the Vancouver General Hospital. This affinity lunch offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, and develop collaborative networks with colleagues across the Faculty.
Taking Care of Each Other: Métis Perspectives on Culture, Wellness, Belonging & Identity

Join us virtually on Thursday, March 26th, 2026, from 12:00–2:00 PM, for an Indigenous Speakers Series session featuring Colette Trudeau, Chief Executive Officer, Métis Nation British Columbia. Learn more about Métis identity and why understanding it within health-care systems is vital to addressing the disparities and barriers Métis people continue to face.
Presentation to CCE Canada: Ceremony and Safety in Indigenous Events, and the State of Indigenous Engagement in Canada

Derek Thompson will join Oliver Mann from UBC’s Office of Community Engagement for an online conversation with Community Campus Engage (CCE) Canada. Together, they will explore the origins of the Faculty of Medicine’s Indigenous Speaker Series, the importance of ceremony and safety in Indigenous events, and the current landscape of community and Indigenous engagement in…
‘My Name is Charlene’: Perseverance and Poise in an Era of Truth, Reconciliation, Anger & Rage

Join us on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM (PT), for a conversation with Chief Charlene Belleau of the Esk’etemc First Nation, who helped lay the foundations for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Her work supported the Commission’s mandate to document the history and legacy of Canada’s Indian Residential Schools, and…
The Nature of All Things Indigenous: Discussing the Changing Climate of Truth, Reconciliation and Nurturing Connections

Watch the recording for our second in-person Indigenous Speakers Series. In this event, we were honoured to welcome Dr. David Suzuki and Dr. Shane Pointe, who shared their perspectives and experiences on our changing climate.
Disability Needs to be Decolonized: Ableism, Colonialism, and Why Indigenous Knowledges are Important to Health Research

Join ICON virtually on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. Guest speaker Dr. Rheanna Robinson, from the Manitoba Métis Federation, will share how her work as an Indigenous scholar living with chronic illness and disability demonstrates the powerful ways Indigenous knowledges advance equity and inclusion.
2025 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day

Join the Intergenerational March on Tuesday, September 30, from 11:45 am–3:00 pm at the UBC campus to commemorate Orange Shirt Day (OSD). Members of the UBC community, families, and those in solidarity are welcome to participate. The Faculties of Land and Food Systems and Forestry are honoured to host this event.
What’s love got to do with teaching? Embedding humanity into our teaching to spark transformation and joy

Join the Office of Faculty Development on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm for a half-day hybrid+ event exploring the transformative power of teaching with love in health professions education. As part of the R&R Series, Katie Lee Bunting will share key dimensions of love as a pedagogical practice. Together, we’ll explore how compassion and connection…
We Walk Together Launch Event: Teachings from Elders and Youth about Connection to Land, Water and Territory

Join Dr. Evan Adams, Dr. Danièle Behn Smith, and Dr. Nel Wieman virtually on July 15, 2025, at 2 pm, as they share insights from We Walk Together—a collaborative research project involving 54 Knowledge Keepers and youth from 22 First Nations communities. Learn about the development of a new health indicator that reflects connection to…
Shame in Healthcare Network

Join the Shame in Healthcare Network international webinar series on July 9, 2025, October 8, 2025, January 14, 2026, or April 8, 2026, from 10–11 a.m. PT for a presentation and discussion that openly and authentically explore experiences of shame in healthcare.
Building a More Welcoming Movement Toward a Just Culture

What motivates real cultural change? How can we create movements that feel hopeful and actionable? Watch a recording for REDI’s Fourth Annual Symposium to learn about evidence-based approaches in psychology, social change, and transformative education to creating lasting, inclusive change—grounded in science, compassion, and care.
Advancing Inclusive Research in Medicine: Anti-Racist and Decolonial Approaches

Watch a recording for a discussion on how medical and health researchers can cultivate more reciprocal, collaborative, and inclusive research practices that are culturally sensitive, anti-racist, and welcoming to historically, systemically, and persistently marginalized (HSPM) communities.
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…
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…
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.
Women’s Memorial March (Feb 14): Honouring the lives of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Join the 34th annual Women’s Memorial March in Vancouver to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people (MMIWG2S+). This is an opportunity to come together to grieve the loss of beloved sisters and relatives in the Downtown Eastside.
Inclusive Professionalism in Medicine

As our working and learning environments become more diverse, it’s worth questioning which elements of “professionalism” are essential for competent and effective education and care, and which perpetuate gatekeeping, exclusion, and various forms of oppression. Watch a recording of a conversation with health professionals and educators examining the concept professionalism.
Now You Know Me: Seeing the Unhidden Truth in Settler Colonialism

Join PHSA on Thursday, January 30, from 10:00 to 11:30 am for a conversation with authors Joe Gallagher (k’wunəmɛn) and John Matterson. This discussion offers an opportunity to delve into the stories of two men whose lives were shaped by different dimensions of settler colonialism. The session will highlight how reconciliation demands both confronting the…
Moving from Harm to Healing in EDI, Medical Education, and Clinical Practice

Watch a recording for a conversation on reimagining conflict in medical education, clinical practice, leadership and EDI through restorative justice. This It Starts With Us session explores the possible limitations of retributive justice and the transformative potential of alternative conflict engagement practices.
R&R Series Session: Neurodiversity: Insights for Teaching in Health Professions Education

Join the Office of Faculty Development virtually on January 28, at 5:30PM for a discussion on neurodiversity and its relevance to the teaching and learning context. Hear from health professionals with lived experience of neurodiversity in the learning environment, and from those with experience providing support and accommodations.
We Are What We Eat: Digesting the Merits of Indigenous Food Systems & Sovereignty

Watch a recording for a conversation with Jared Williams – Qwustenuxun, an Indigenous Foods Educator from Quw’utsun (Cowichan Tribes). In this discussion, you will learn about Indigenous food sovereignty and security.
Nawh whu’nus’en – We see in two worlds: Trauma sensitive practices for collectively healing in relationship

Join CPD on Wednesday, January 29 from 5:30–8:30 pm for a virtual workshop that introduces trauma-sensitive practices as a basis for offering respectful and appropriate health services for Indigenous peoples. The course supports health professionals to meet provincial standards and expectations around providing culturally safe care.
Postponed | Through the Lens: Portraits of Who We Are and Where We Come From

*** Event postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, our apologies *** Join us on Tuesday, Nov 26th, 2024 from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (PST), for a conversation with Melody Charlie, a Nuu-Chah-Nulth photographer and guest curator of the Matriarchs Seen and Unseen exhibition at the Bill Reid Gallery.
Building Networks for Lasting Impact: An Affinity Lunch for Indigenous & Black Staff, Faculty, & Clinical Faculty in the FoM

FoM Indigenous and Black staff, faculty and clinical faculty are invited to join us on Wednesday, Oct 30th, 2024 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm. This affinity lunch offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, exchange insights, and develop collaborative networks with colleagues across the Faculty that can drive sustainable change.
Unbroken: My Fight for Survival, Hope, and Justice for Indigenous Women and Girls

Watch a recording for a conversation with Angela Sterritt, an award-winning investigative journalist, TV, radio, and podcast host, and national bestselling author for her book Unbroken. Angela is from the Wilp Wiik’aax (we-GAK) of the Gitanmaax (GIT-in-max) community.
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.
Applying Learning from Grounding Anti-Oppression: Workshop by UBC Applied Science EDI.I

Expanding on learning materials from Grounding Anti-Oppression course, this session on July 16th provides an opportunity to connect with values-aligned colleagues engaged in this critical work. Join us to engage in interactive learning and build practical strategies for integrating your learning from the Grounding Anti-Oppression canvas course into your teaching practice.
Generational Othering: How popular stereotypes impact our teaching and a scientific way forward

Join the Faculty Development R&R session on Friday, September 13th. Connect with colleagues from all corners of the Faculty of Medicine during this exciting half-day event held in person at sites across the province. In addition to the Webber Lecture on Intergenerational Teaching, this event will feature local discussions and networking opportunities.
Indigenous Intelligence Training with Maynard Angus

In honour of National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the SBME Indigenous Engagement Committee would like to invite you to attend the workshop “Indigenous Intelligence Training” with Maynard Angus on June 21st, from 9 AM to 12 PM.
Beyond Diversity: Embedding a Culture of Inclusive Excellence in Medicine

Watch a recording of REDI’s Third Annual Symposium on embedding inclusive excellence into various domains of academic medicine. We addressed topics including teaching, mentorship, leadership, research, and patient care.
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami: The National Voice of All Inuit in Canada

Watch the recording for a conversation with Natan Obed, Canada’s National Inuit Leader. Natan Obed is the president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the national representational organization protecting and advancing the rights and interests of Inuit in Canada.
Managing Fragility and Saviourism Reactions in EDI work

Watch the recording for a conversation on combating racism in healthcare. The panel features Derek Thompson, Maria Hubinette, Oakley Ramprashad, co-moderated by Saleem Razack and Harpreet Ahuja.
Black Imaginaries – Worldbuilding Towards a New Public Health

Join the Black Public Health Collective on April 11th at 6 pm for an event on the world of Black imaginaries and their impact on public health. This in-person gathering will take place at the Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue and also will be live-streamed. Get ready to explore new perspectives and ideas that…
Camp Suzuki At Chá7elkwnech: Walking With The Squamish

Faculty and post-secondary educators are invited to join Camp Suzuki on April 24-25 at Chá7elkwnech for a rare opportunity to learn about Átl’ka7tsem’s (Howe Sound) rich history, Squamish Nation culture and language, canoeing, conservation leadership and coastal ecosystems. You’ll leave the retreat with a deeply enriched understanding of this place.
Gender-affirming Care in Action: Stories and Insights from the Frontline

Watch a recording for a conversation with a panel of healthcare professionals and individuals with transgender lived experiences. Gain valuable insights into the healthcare needs of transgender and gender-diverse individuals and expand your understanding of how to deliver compassionate and high-quality care to all your patients.
Rez Rules: My Indictment of Canada’s and America’s Systemic Racism Against Indigenous Peoples

Watch the recording for a conversation with Chief Clarence Louie, Osoyoos Indian Band and author of REZ RULES: My Indictment of Canada’s and America’s Systemic Racism Against Indigenous Peoples.
The Restorative Imperative in Healthcare: Broadening the Definition of Healing

Join a keynote lecture on restorative justice by Dr. Pedro L. Flores on April 19th at 10 am, hosted by the UBC Midwifery Program.
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,…
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.
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…
Happy Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations for Asian communities. Join us in celebrating the Year of the Dragon and engage with events and programs happening across UBC and in the community.
The Circle Game: Shadows and Substance in the Indian Residential School Experience in Canada

Watch the recording for a conversation with Dr. Roland Chrisjohn – Kanakalut, Onyota’a:ka of the Haudenausuanee; author of “The Circle Game: Shadows and Substance in the Indian Residential School Experience in Canada” and “Dying to Please You: Indigenous Suicide in Contemporary Canada.”
গল্প – golpo: “Story; Conversation” – An IBPOC Community and Justice Care Circle

As part of the Climate Emergency Week, join for a free dinner, destressing, and networking at this intergenerational and interdisciplinary dialogue circle on February 13th at 6:30 PM at the Hatch Art Gallery. This event is for IBPOC students, faculty, and community members interested in solidarity, climate, education, organizing, research, art, and beyond – all…
Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, A White Town, and the Road to Reconciliation

Watch the recording for a conversation with Andrew Sniderman and Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii), authors of Valley of the Birdtail. In this Indigenous Speakers Series session, we learnt about what it means to be Indigenous in Canada, what it means for all of us to be Canadians in a newly reformed Canada, if we choose…
Postponed: Conflict Theatre: Spotlight on Rural Medicine

Conflict Theatre: Spotlight on Rural Medicine
14 Not Forgotten Ceremony

Join UBC students, staff and faculty on December 6 at 11 am for the Annual 14 Not Forgotten Ceremony to remember the 14 women who lost their lives and stand against violence towards women. This event is organized by the Engineering Undergraduate Society and the Faculty of Applied Science EDI.I Office. It will be held…
Exploring Indigenous Care Practices with Esk’etemc: A Student Researcher’s Journey

Join a conversation with graduate student Cara Basil from Secwepemcúĺecw on Nov 29t at 12:30 Pm. She will share her research journey, collaborating with Esk’etemc, and discuss the next steps for research on palliative care for Indigenous Peoples.
EDI Action Network: Building a Culture of Accessibility

Join the next gathering of the EDI Action Network on Dec 4th to explore how you can build a culture of accessibility in your unit. Members of the UBC Accessibility Committee and Disability Affinity Group will share their perspectives on promising accessibility initiatives and practices at UBC and the complex intersectionality between disability and other…
Reveal: Coast Salish Two-Spirit Pride Mosaic

Celebrate and amplify Two-Spirit pride by witnessing the unveiling of the Coast Salish Two-Spirit Pride mosaic on Tuesday, November 14th, 11:30am – 1:30pm at Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall, First Nations Longhouse.
Conflict Theatre

Conflict Theatre offers faculty and staff the opportunity to explore and embrace conflict in the workplace using the tools of theatre. Learn more and register for one of the upcoming sessions.
Enhance your disability inclusion literacy with these online UBC events

Join the UBC Centre for Workplace Accessibility in recognizing the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) by participating in a series of online webinars to enhance your disability inclusion literacy. The event series, running from November 27 to December 1, aims to raise awareness and promote inclusive practices in UBC workplaces
Our Language and Stories are Far Too Complex for Them to Understand: An Excavation of Sorts About Who We Are and Where We Come From

Watch the recording for a conversation with Dr. Paulette Steeves, author of the Indigenous Paleolithic of the Western Hemisphere. In this session, we learnt about the rewriting of Indigenous histories, framed through Indigenous knowledge.
We’re Still Dancing Around the Table: Reconstituting our Sensibilities about Truth, Reconciliation and Redress

Watch the recording for a conversation with Chief Bill Wilson – Hemas KlaLeeLeeKla, who brought both truth and truthfulness about past and present contexts of Indigenous peoples’ collective struggle to negotiate their legitimate and proper place in British Columbia and Canada.
In the Midst of Grief We Are Healing: An Affinity Event for Indigenous Staff, Faculty and Students in STEM

Indigenous Staff, Faculty and Students are invited to come together on October 11th from 12:30- 2:00 PM for informal conversations, community building and healing as we navigate the ongoing journey of truth, reconciliation, and redress in our communities.
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…
Pride Month Fireside Chat: Supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community as Allies

Join a ‘fireside chat’ on Thursday, June 29th at 3 pm with Sheryl Staub-French, Julia Staub-French and Kim LaForest in a conversation about supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community through compassion, understanding, and allyship.
IBPOC STEM Network: Garden walk

Enjoy a walk on June 20th from 3-4:15 pm through Nitobe Memorial Garden while connecting with other IBPOC women, transgender and non-binary persons working at UBC.
JEDII STEM Series: How flexible workplaces can support retention, recruitment, collaboration and innovation

Join facilitators from the Centre for Workplace Accessibility, Skylight and the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion on June 22nd from 2-3:30 pm for tips and tricks on creating a more flexible and accessible workplace for marginalized and/or disabled faculty and staff members.
2023 UBC Pride Connect: 2SLGBTQIA+ faculty & staff reception

In celebration of Pride month, we invite you to join us on June 28th at the 2023 UBC Pride Connect: 2SLGBTQIA+ faculty & staff reception on the UBC Vancouver campus. The UBC Pride Connect reception is an opportunity to build and sustain your 2SLGBTQIA+ networks, and (re)connect with new and familiar colleagues across campus.
SSC Leadership and EDI Workshop

Join other physician leaders for an insightful and informative in-person workshop organized by the Specialist Services Committee on Saturday June 10, 8:45 am – 5:00 pm. Hear keynote speaker Dr Sanjiv Chopra discuss Leadership styles in the 21st Century and participate in a series of reflection activities and learn how to work through unconscious biases.
Disrupting the Status Quo: Intersecting Inequities Impacting Women in the FoM and Opportunities for Change

Watch the recording for REDI’s 2nd virtual Annual Symposium. Hear from a diverse group of women about their perspectives on leadership, opportunities and barriers in the context of health professions practice, education and research. This symposium centred intersectionality and the differentiated experiences of women as we critically examined how current academic systems and hierarchies create additional…
Embracing Anti-racism in Health Care

Watch the recording for this panel which aims to shift the focus from mere awareness of racism to concrete anti-racism actions. The panel discussion will focus on practical ways we can promote anti-racism in our healthcare environments, education, and research.
Transformation, Inspiration and Guidance: Celebrating 20 Years of Indigenous Excellence in Medicine

Watch the recording for a conversation with James Andrew, a member of Lil’wat Nation’s Mount Currie Band and Associate Director of Indigenous Initiatives at the Faculty of Medicine. James Andrew has been a source of inspiration and guidance in helping to create and transform the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Indigenous MD Admissions Pathway.
Building Autistic Acceptance in the Workplace: Accessibility over Accommodations

April is Autism Acceptance Month! Join the UBC Centre for Workplace Accessibility and Autism Nova Scotia on April 27th for “Building Autistic Acceptance in the Workplace.” In this webinar, speakers emphasize a lived experience perspective on building autistic acceptance in the workplace, accessibility as an act of care rather than burden, and how to build…
IBPOC Voices: A Conversation with Jorden Hendry

Watch a recording for a conversation with Jorden Hendry. Jorden is Tsimshian/settler and a member of the Lax Kw’alaams band. As a PhD student in the School of Population and Public Health, Jorden studies Indigenous Public Health and the systems that drive health disparities.
UBC 23 24 Indigenous Cultural Safety: Creating Excellence in the Arenas of Truth, Reconciliation and Academia

Watch the recording for this Indigenous Speakers Series session with Dr. Nadine Caron, Dr. Gwendolyn Point and Courtney Smith to learn more about the work of cultural safety, cultural humility, and the broader work in regards to the recommendations from In Plain Sight, Truth and Reconciliation, and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples…
Ramadan events at UBC Vancouver

As Ramadan begins, we wish Ramadan Mubarak to all who observe this spiritual time of fasting, worship & reflection. Throughout Ramadan, student clubs will be hosting Iftars & Taraweeh Prayers for Muslim students at the UBC Vancouver campus.
IBPOC Connections faculty & staff lunch: Create joy and play (March 9)

IBPOC Connections is co-hosting a staff and faculty lunch with St. John’s College on March 9th from 12:00 – 1:30pm. Focused on creativity and connection, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a prepared menu by the St. John College culinary team, build community, and engage in some arts, crafts, and other expressions of joy.
Yom HaShoah commemoration

Join the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre, the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver and Temple Sholom Synagogue for a community-wide commemoration of Yom HaShoah. This event will be held in person on Monday, April 17, 2023 from 7 PM at the JCC Wosk Auditorium.
IBPOC Voices: A Conversation with Dr. Kishore Mulpuri

Watch the recording for a Conversation with Dr. Kishore Mulpuri. Dr. Kishore Mulpuri is the Head of the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of British Columbia, as well as a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at BC Children’s Hospital.
Black Lives, Black Voices and Black Identities in the Faculty of Medicine

To commemorate Black History Month and as part of REDI’s commitment to amplifying IBPOC voices, we invite you to watch our panel “Black Lives, Black Voices and Black Identities in the Faculty of Medicine.”
My Privilege, My Responsibility: A Higher Calling To Do Better in an Era of Truth, Reconciliation & Redress with Sheila North

Watch the recording of “My Privilege, My Responsibility: A Higher Calling To Do Better in an Era of Truth, Reconciliation & Redress with Sheila North” to learn about the activism of Sheila North, the creator of the widely used hashtag #MMIW – a movement that advocates for the end of violence against First Nations/ Indigenous…
Pink Shirt Day (February 22)

Join us as we celebrate and promote Pink Shirt Day at UBC!
IBPOC Faculty & Staff Get Together: Celebrating Black History Month

Celebrate the last day of Black History Month with an IBPOC Faculty and Staff Get Together organized by the UBC Equity office on February 28, 12:00 – 1:00 PM.
Celebrating Black History Month

Celebrate the Black History Month and engage with these events and programs happening across the university!
It Starts With Us: Contextualizing and Educating about the Holocaust

Watch the recording of “It Starts With Us: Contextualizing and Educating about the Holocaust,” in commemoration of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Roadmap for change: Implementing anti-racism commitments at UBC

Join this UBC-wide forum on January 25th, from 2:00 – 3:15pm, to learn about next steps for implementing the recommendations from the Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force Final Report, and how you can build a more equitable and anti-racist UBC.
IBPOC Voices: A Conversation with Dr. Anita Palepu

Watch the recording for “IBPOC Voices: A Conversation with Dr. Anita Palepu”. Dr. Palepu, MD, MPH, FRCPC, MACP, FCAHS is a Professor and Eric W. Hamber Chair, Department of Medicine at UBC and Providence Health Care.
REDI Empower Hour | Parts Known and Unknown: Derek Thompson – Thlaapkiituup Talks About the Bits and Pieces of a Meaningful Conversation

Join us for the November 17th REDI Empower Hour from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. We invite you to bring your favorite meal, pull up a virtual chair, and we’ll talk about the bits and pieces of a meaningful conversation, and chew on the many and layered flavors of telling the truth and reconciling for the…
IBPOC Voices: A conversation with Dr. Kiran Veerapen

Watch the recording for a conversation with Dr. Kiran Veerapen. Dr. Veerapen is the Assistant Dean of Faculty Development, and Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine. She is committed to remaining responsive to emerging needs in undergraduate and postgraduate education in the Faculty of Medicine.