Join us for an opportunity to connect with fellow members of the UBC Black community, participate in engaging discussions, and enjoy a meal (RSVP for a free ticket). Highlights include: Meet and greet with Black students, staff, and faculty Panel discussions on careers and mental health awareness Afro-centric food, music and fun activities Reserve your […]
In this Indigenous Speakers Series session, we will have 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 […]
The EDI Scholars-in-Residence program is hosting a Disability Justice Book Club across Winter Term 2. The club, led by Dr. Jennifer Gagnon, will explore themes of disability justice, ableism, allyship, and what it means to be disabled in academia. We will read a selection of texts each month before meeting to discuss takeaways. This club […]
Are you interested in making your course materials more accessible and barrier free for all learners? Join us for an informal drop-in where you can chat with accessibility consultants, educational designers, and colleagues about accessibility. The accessibility drop-ins are for anyone who is developing course content or open educational resources (OER) and who is curious […]
Brent Lyons (York University) will share his research exploring the obstacles faced by job candidates with mental illness. He will describe his research examining why candidates disclose mental illness during the hiring process, and the consequences of them doing so. Register to attend via Zoom at https://bit.ly/JEDDI-Lyons.
Do you want to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment? This 3-part workshop series equips educators with tools to understand the impact of trauma on learning and develop strategies for a compassionate classroom. These workshops were designed to build on one another and we encourage participation in all sessions. That being said, we recognize the reality […]
