Wills & Estates for Indigenous People Part 2: Advance Planning On-Reserve/Nation lands for Status Band Members

Online/Virtual Event

This webinar will address the importance and value of powers of attorney, representation agreements, and wills for Status Members living on-reserve/Nation Lands in British Columbia. We will cover important considerations that go into preparing these documents, the risks and benefits, and resources for BC residents who want to ensure their wishes are respected both in […]

Free

Nurses Supporting Indigenous Wellness: Changing Lives & Shaping Tomorrow

Online/Virtual Event

  Celebrate National Nursing Week with us and participate in an engaging Q&A session. Discover insights from nursing leaders who advocate for policy, research, education, administration, and practice in partnership with First Nations communities. Gain valuable perspectives from a diverse panel of Indigenous and supportive nurse leaders as they discuss shaping the future of nursing […]

Free
Event Series UBC Surgery Grand Rounds

UBC Surgery Grand Rounds

Cordula and Gunter Paetzold Health Education Centre 899 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The UBC Department of Surgery Grand Rounds is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. These rounds are typically scheduled on the second Wednesday every month during the academic year (September to June), from 7 am to 8 am, and are […]

Healing Inner Voices with Martin Morberg

Online/Virtual Event

Hello/Hadih! Martin Morberg is a Two-Spirit Northern Tutchone and Tlingit man born and raised in the Yukon Territory. He is a member of the Na Cho Nyak Dun First Nation. Much of Martin’s work and activism is rooted in community and grassroots initiatives and he acknowledges that many Indigenous leaders and community members have guided […]

Free

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami: The National Voice of All Inuit in Canada

Online/Virtual Event

Join the Faculty of Medicine's office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PST) 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 […]

UBC Department of Medicine Strategic Plan Site Visit: Royal Inland Hospital (May 15, 2024)

See Description

The UBC Department of Medicine is very pleased to announce that Dr. Anita Palepu, Department Head, and Dr. Andrea Townson, Associate Head, Education, will be visiting Royal Inland Hospital on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024. The purpose of this visit is to present a brief update on the DOM Strategic Plan, and to provide an opportunity […]

Free

Cultural Safety in Healthcare: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives with Simon Brascoupé

Online/Virtual Event

This presentation examines cultural safety, initially championed by Māori nurse Irihapeti Ramsden in the 1990s, and its global dissemination across healthcare systems. It explores its historical evolution, present application, and future prospects, considering spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional dimensions through a Two-Eyed-Seeing approach. From Indigenous knowledge perspectives, it scrutinizes its implications for professional growth, relationships, […]

Free

Managing Fragility and Saviourism Reactions in EDI work

Online/Virtual Event

In commemoration of BC Anti-Racism Awareness Week, join the Faculty of Medicine's office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) virtually on Wednesday, May 22 from 12–1:30 pm for a panel discussion on combating racism in healthcare. In this It Starts With Us session, participants will gain valuable perspectives, actionable strategies and renewed inspiration […]

Services for Children and Youth with Support Needs: Emergent Themes and Concepts from Ongoing Engagement and Research

Online/Virtual Event

The Ministry of Children and Family Development is undertaking public engagement, reviewing research and evaluating a pilot model to design the future of services for children and youth with support needs (CYSN Services). This presentation will follow up on the previous presentation about existing CYSN Services and plans for public engagement. The focus of this […]

Free

Event Series UBC Surgery Grand Rounds

UBC Surgery Grand Rounds

Cordula and Gunter Paetzold Health Education Centre 899 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The UBC Department of Surgery Grand Rounds is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. These rounds are typically scheduled on the second Wednesday every month during the academic year (September to June), from 7 am to 8 am, and are […]

UBC Department of Medicine 2024 Faculty & Staff Award Presentation

See Description

Each year, the UBC Department of Medicine honours faculty and staff members who have made significant and meaningful contributions to education, teaching, research, quality and innovation, mentorship, and clinical practice. These prizes and awards celebrate our faculty and staff members and recognize the local and global impact of the UBC Department of Medicine. Date:  Thursday, June […]