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“Can We Laugh Together? The Role of Humour in Building Inclusive Connections” with Ky Sargeant

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

In the world of EDI, we are often acutely aware of how humour and laughter can become forms of marginalization. We talk a lot about the microaggression experience of having “jokes” told at your expense or having your experience be represented through dismissive or reductive stereotypes. When we think about creating inclusive and psychologically safe […]

“Can We Laugh Together? The Role of Humour in Building Inclusive Connections” with Ky Sargeant

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

In the world of EDI, we are often acutely aware of how humour and laughter can become forms of marginalization. We talk a lot about the microaggression experience of having “jokes” told at your expense or having your experience be represented through dismissive or reductive stereotypes. When we think about creating inclusive and psychologically safe […]

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EDI Scholars-in-Residence Tour of the Gur Sikh Temple and Sikh Heritage Museum in Abbotsford

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To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, join us for a unique cultural experience at Abbotsford’s Gur Sikh Temple, a historic landmark that embodies the rich heritage and traditions of the Sikh community in British Columbia, led by historian and EDI Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra. This tour event invites you to explore the spiritual and architectural marvel that […]

Climate Action Week at UBC Library

Woodward Library 2198 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada +2 more

Join UBC Library for BC Climate Action Week from November 2 to 8. Participating library branches will be hosting climate action related events, activities and exhibits. Events happening all week (November 2-8):   Add your thoughts to Woodward Library’s felt board and then spend some time at the puzzle table or create at the Lego […]

EDI Scholars-in-Residence with Corrina Sparrow: Land as Teacher: Decolonial Practices in EDI

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada +1 more

At this opening event of this year's EDI Scholars-in-Residence program, we will explore opportunities and wise-practice models for EDI and university library departments, to engage Land-based decolonial community programming and professional development activities, which are aligned with the UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan. Policies regarding decolonial EDI initiatives, and distinct implementation experiences of Indigenous strategic planning within […]

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Disability Justice Book Club: Disability Allies Cohort

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

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