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 […]
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.
Join the Faculty of Medicine's Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion virtually on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PST), for “Rez Rules: My Indictment of Canada’s and America’s Systemic Racism Against Indigenous Peoples.” In this Indigenous Speakers Series session, we will have a conversation with Chief Clarence Louie, […]
Join the Faculty of Medicine's Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion virtually on Wednesday, April 3 from 12–1:30 pm (PST) for a conversation with a diverse panel of healthcare professionals and individuals with transgender lived experiences. The panel will feature Dr. A.J. Lowik (They/Them), Ari Para (They/Them), Dr. Dan Metzger (He/Him), Dr. Ingrid […]
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 […]
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 […]
The UBC Faculty of Medicine (FoM) Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) is pleased to invite you to join our 3rd virtual Annual Symposium. The symposium will be held virtually on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 3:15 PM. During this year's symposium, we will focus on embedding inclusive excellence into […]
In commemoration of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Faculty of Medicine’s Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is hosting its first in-person Indigenous Speakers Series session, Coming Home: Honouring the Resiliency of All Survivors of the Indian Residential School Experience, on Wednesday, September 25, from 9:00 am—4:00 pm at the UBC University Centre. In this unique event, […]
In this Indigenous Speakers Series session, we will have 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 within the Gitxsan (GICK-san) Nation on her dad’s side and from Bell […]
Indigenous and black staff, faculty and clinical faculty within the Faculty of Medicine are invited to an affinity lunch. This gathering, facilitated by REDI Equity Advisor Madison Tardif, offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, exchange insights, and develop collaborative networks that can drive sustainable change. Connect with colleagues across the Faculty, share your […]
In this Indigenous Speakers Series session, we will have 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. In this discussion, you will hear from an unapologetic photographer and First Nations health advocate as she shares her thoughts on the processes […]
In this Indigenous Speakers Series session, we will have a conversation with Jared Williams – Qwustenuxun, an Indigenous foods educator, writer, and consultant from Quw’utsun (Cowichan Tribes) and a Hul’q’umi’num Language Vlogger. Qwustenuxun won several Canadian Online Publishing Awards, gave a TEDx talk on the power of Indigenous foods, and presented at the UN World Food Forum in […]
