About the talk While the extant literature has established the barriers to accessing care that transgender and gender diverse communities face, less attention has been paid to where gender-affirming care is provided and how geographically accessible it is. This talk focuses on a case study modeling access to gender-affirming hormone therapy in Texas, and looks […]
Join Vancouver Coastal Health and Faculty of Medicine’s Office of Respectful Environment, Diversity, and Inclusion on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024, from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PST) for “Beyond Representation: Celebrating Black Excellence in BC Healthcare” to learn about and celebrate the important contributions made by Black professionals in BC healthcare. During this session, the panelists will […]
Hosted by the Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies at the First Nations Longhouse on UBC Campus, the 5th John P. Bell Global Indigenous Rights Lecture will feature speaker Dr. Kyle Whyte sharing on "Indigenous Climate Action at the Speed of Consent." Doors open at 5:30PM with Dr. Whyte speaking from 6PM - 7PM with a […]
We're excited to invite you to a free special event hosted by Indigenous leaders and researchers from the University of British Columbia. Join us for an evening at Café Scientifique at Musqueam Cultural Centre on February 29th, 2024, where we delve into the critical topic of the gut microbiota and its impact on Indigenous health. […]
Online Open pedagogy is the application of the concepts of open to the practices of teaching and learning. It can involve a blend of strategies and technology to empower students to have control and agency over their own learning. The UBC Wiki is an excellent tool that can enable student collaboration, host online discussions and […]
Get ready to celebrate the beauty of multilingualism! Join us at the Arts Student Centre from March 4 to 8 for our annual Arts Multilingual Week! This event is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in cultures and languages from around the world. In collaboration with multiple units from the Faculty of Arts and beyond, […]
Online Do you have questions about how to meaningfully integrate inclusive teaching practices in your classroom? Have you tried inclusive teaching strategies and want to debrief how it went? Are you looking for more ideas? Join us in the Inclusive Teaching Virtual Coffee Drop-In to ask questions, connect with peers and explore new ideas related […]
Are you ready to deepen your understanding of disability awareness and inclusion in the workplace? Join this interactive virtual workshop developed specifically for Faculty of Medicine faculty and staff members by postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Jon Breen.
In-person Teaching inclusively involves supporting the success of a diverse mix of learners, with different social identities, life experiences and ways of knowing. Students will have different abilities to demonstrate their learning. This requires educators to revise assessment practices that allow for this range of diversity; not one size fits all. In this hands-on workshop, […]
Join your International Peer Advisors (IPAs) for Sketching Intersectionality, an event that aims to foster creative expression on topics related to identity. In this student-led workshop-style event, participants will be visually representing the intersectionality of our identities. Independent of your artistic skill, we aim to encourage discussions on how our understandings of intersectionality may shape the […]
Self-care. Resilience. Trauma. Healing. These words are often brought up in conversations around wellbeing. In this 4-part series, open to IBPOC-only faculty and staff at UBC, these concepts will be contextualized in a more community-centered way. Held across 4 separate days, we will use this time to unpack the importance of identity, culture, and histories […]
Learn about the Legend of Turtle Island with James Groening, a Cree artist who specializes in the Woodland Art style. This guided painting workshop is an introduction to the story of how Turtle Island was formed! All proceeds support the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship centre society. Paint supplies provided.
