A resource list of previously recorded EDI.I events hosted by UBC Applied Science. Scroll through recording on past panels, and speaker series to further your path towards anti-oppression and Indigeneity.
Recorded Resources - Past EDI.I Events
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Jan 24
IDEAL 2025 Opening Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join us for the IDEAL 2025 Opening Ceremony at the xʷćićəsəm garden! This event is open to all Stage 2 and Stage 3 participants, offering a chance to start the year with positive intentions while connecting with the land. The garden is a space dedicated to honoring Indigenous knowledge, promoting its integration with other ways of knowing through teaching, community engagement, and research. We invite all participants to come together to set intentions and begin the year in a meaningful way!
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Jan 16 to 20
Every Day is a Good Day for Reconciliation
2:20pm - 12:00pm (+4 days)
Come and see some of the pledges and commitments made by attendees of Sept. 30 2024's Intergenerational March for Orange Shirt Day at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre! A sample of the over 500 plus cards attendees filled out on September 30th, 2024 has been made available for viewing, reminding viewers that our commitments to reconciliation are more than one day a year, they are ongoing and continuous. As 2025 begins, we ask ourselves what commitment to reconciliation can we resolve to give? In what ways, big or small, can we take steps towards reconciliation? As the late Honourable Murray Sinclair stated: If we move forward without remembering, then we are not the people we should be. Even newcomers must feel the weight of this process of reconciliation because, even if you weren’t here, you still have a responsibility to the future of this country and therefore you need to understand this. Reconciliation is about establishing a relationship of mutual respect. We respect each other … that’s what this country should be about.
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Dec 11
IDEAL Experiential Opportunity: UBC Longhouse Tour + Cedar Weaving Workshop
10:00am - 12:00pm | 1985 West Mall
Registration is now closed.Join us for a unique opportunity to engage with the cultural and educational significance of the UBC First Nations Longhouse in this immersive tour. This guided tour will highlight how the Longhouse serves as a Home Away from Home for Indigenous students at UBC. Learn about the meaning behind the posts, explore Sty-Wet-Tan (Great Hall), and hear about the vital work being done within this space to foster community, cultural connection and academic success for the Indigenous community at UBC.Afterwards, join Musqueam cedar weaver Rita Point Kompst in a special cedar weaving activity! Image @weavetoheal on Instagram This event is open to all.
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Dec 4
Coffee and Care - December Session
1:00pm - 2:00pm | 2332 Main Mall
'Coffee and Care' is an extension of our IDEAL program and the newly launched Cascades of Change program. These sessions are designed as small communities of practice where we can connect with others and build upon the learning we've achieved throughout the program(s). It’s a perfect opportunity to share insights, experiences, and enhance your understanding in a supportive environment!
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Nov 20
Launch Event - Cascades of Change: Inclusive Leadership and Respectful Engagement
10:00am - 11:00am | 2332 Main Mall
Launch Event Image The Cascades of Change: Inclusive Leadership and Respectful Engagement is a new program for staff and faculty developed by the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigeneity (EDI.I) Office at the Faculty of Applied Science, in collaboration with the Faculties of Land and Food Systems and Forestry. This program engages participants in two simultaneous streams of learning —Anti-Oppression and Indigeneity—to equip them with the comprehensive tools required for inclusive leadership and respectful engagement. This program is aligned with Applied Science's strategic priority of fostering Inclusive Leadership & Respectful Engagement. It offers 25 hours of hands-on learning, following completion of prerequisite Canvas courses. Upon completion, participants will earn certificate in both Anti-Oppression and Indigeneity.Agenda Description Time Opening Remarks Land Acknowledgement, welcoming guests and intention-setting 10:00-10:10 AMKeynote Address Dr. Sheryl Staub-French will deliver the keynote on the alignment of the Cascades of Change program with the UBC’s Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism Framework and how it aligns with Applied Science Strategic Plan. 10:10- 10:25 AMOrigin Story The EDII Office at Applied Science will briefly talk about the origins of the program, the knowledge gaps it aims to fill, and details about program design. 10:25-10:45 AMPreparing Medicine Bundles Dana-Lyn Mackenzie, Senior Manager of EDII will direct participants to create their own cedar bundles to end the session in a good way. 10:45-11:00 AM
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Nov 5 to 7
Weaving Relations Workshop and Community of Practice
10:00am - 12:00pm (+2 days)
Workshop: November 5, 10:00 - 12:00Please join us for an interactive workshop on decolonization and reconciliation based on the Weaving Relations course. This workshop will provide you with concrete processes and food for thought around land acknowledgements and implementing the Indigenous Strategic Plan (ISP) in your classroom and workspace.Learning outcomes include:Solidifying your learning around the foundational Weaving Relations courseHaving the tools to develop a personal land acknowledgementDive deeper into the ISP Self-Assessment toolCommunity of Practice: November 7, 10:00 - 12:00Please attend a Community of Practice session to hear how others have incorporated the ISP self-assessment work in their workplace and classroom, have discussions, and share your questions.Learning outcomes include:A space to ask those questions you have always wanted to ask
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Oct 28
Disability Fundamentals Workshop
10:00am - 11:00am
In this one-hour workshop, Alexandria Dupont from the Centre for Workplace Accessibility will provide a starting point for understanding disability as an identity and the models of disability. We will also explore resources available to disabled employees to remove barriers to equitable work. This will be an interactive presentation where attendees are encouraged to ask questions throughout and participate in one activity (through your microphone or in the chat – whichever you prefer!) Zoom autogenerated captions will be enabled and the presentation slides will be sent to participants. If there is anything that can be done to make this workshop more accessible to you, please don’t hesitate to contact Alexandria.dupont@ubc.ca or workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca. If you are interested in joining this online session, please register by noon on Monday, October 21st.
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Oct 24
IDEAL Speaker Series: Rhiannon Bennett of Musqueam and Hummingbirds Rising Consulting
10:00am - 11:30am | 2360 East Mall
This month’s Speaker Series features Rhiannon Bennett, a prominent Musqueam activist and matriarch. Rhiannon is the owner of Hummingbirds Rising Consulting (HRC), a Decolonization consulting company dedicated to assisting professionals and organizations in all fields to improve themselves and cultivate better relationships with Indigenous Peoples. In this interactive session, participants will explore approaches to Indigenous design principles and engagement strategies. Join us for an opportunity to connect with Rhiannon and engage in a vital conversation about decolonization. About Rhiannon Bennett Image Rhiannon Bennett is a Musqueam activist and matriarch. She is well-known for posing tough questions and fostering engaging, meaningful dialogue. With a heart rooted in joy, love and whimsy, she is actively working to cultivate a more equitable world for all by championing Decolonization in everything she does, both personally and professionally. In 2014, she made history as the first Indigenous person elected to the Delta Board of Education. Rhiannon is the owner of HRC, whose vision is to contribute to creating an equitable society that comprehends the violence of colonization and addresses its systemic impacts through workshops, audits, consultations, and more. HRC was a finalist in the Delta Chamber of Commerce’s Hats Off to Excellence: Community Impact Award (2022) and nominated for a BC Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Award in the Breaking Barriers Category (2023).
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Sep 18
Coffee and Care - September Session
10:00am - 11:00am | 2332 Main Mall
'Coffee and Care' is an extension of our IDEAL program and the upcoming Pathways program. These sessions are designed as small communities of practice where we can connect with others and build upon the learning we've achieved throughout the program. It’s a perfect opportunity to share insights, experiences, and enhance your understanding in a supportive environment!
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Jul 18
Applying Learning from Grounding Anti-Oppression - Community of Practice and Care
10:00am - 12:00pm | 6250 Applied Science Ln
Expanding on learning materials from Grounding Anti-Oppression (enrol here), this session provides an opportunity to connect with values-aligned colleagues engaged in this critical work. Expand your networks and make valued connections with others at UBC who are seeking to do transformative work in the classroom and beyond. Join us to engage in interactive learning and build practical strategies for integrating your learning from the Grounding Anti-Oppression canvas course into your teaching practice.Registration closes on Wednesday, July 17 at 4:00 pm.
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Jul 17
IDEAL Summer Potluck
2:30pm - 3:30pm | 3461 Ross Drive
IDEAL participants are invited to connect and come together in a summer community potluck. Please bring a small dish (enough for 3-4 people) and we will have lots to share. We will meet at the picnic benches in the events field (right at the main gate - where we had the blanket exercise). We will make several teas and do a garden walk. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Jul 16
Applying Learning from Grounding Anti-Oppression - Workshop
10:00am - 12:00pm | 6250 Applied Science Ln
Expanding on learning materials from Grounding Anti-Oppression (enrol here), this session provides an opportunity to connect with values-aligned colleagues engaged in this critical work. Expand your networks and make valued connections with others at UBC who are seeking to do transformative work in the classroom and beyond. Join us to engage in interactive learning and build practical strategies for integrating your learning from the Grounding Anti-Oppression canvas course into your teaching practice.Registration closes on Monday, July 15th at 12:00 pm.
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Jun 26
Land Acknowledgement Experiential Exercise
10:00am - 12:00pm
This month’s Experiential Event will be a Land Acknowledgement session at the Hidden Hut at UBC Farm with special guest Tiffany Moses. Tiffany is the UBC 2023-24 Program Coordinator at the Faculty of Medicine’s Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health. Dana-Lyn Mackenzie and Tiffany will engage in an interactive session where participants build on their own positionality and learn to be at ease with delivering a meaningful land acknowledgement. Being on the land and letting the land speak to you will be a core part of the experience. Tea made from plants in season at the farm will be served – bring your own mug!
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Jun 21
Workshop: Indigenous Intelligence Training with Maynard Angus
9:00am - 12:00pm | Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health
In honor of National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the SBME Indigenous Engagement Committee and APSC EDI.I would like to invite you to attend the workshop: Indigenous Intelligence Training with Maynard Angus.Maynard Angus is the founder of Indigenous Canada Solutions and a member of the Nisga’a Nation. The presentation will cover Indigenous history and will encompass a comprehensive understanding Indigenous culture, community and land.Friday, June 21Workshop: 9:00 am - 12:00 noonLunch will be provided: 12 noon – 1 pmDMCBH 101 LT Please note, registration is limited, and we kindly ask that if you register for the event, that you are able to attend the whole session.
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May 16
Moose Hide Campaign
9:00am - 4:00pm | 2332 Main Mall
Join us in solidarity to take a stand against violence towards women and children while taking practical steps in our collective journey towards reconciliation. Come visit our information table and pick up a moosehide pin (vegan options available) as a way to demonstrate your commitment to healthy masculinity and taking a stand against gendered violence.To learn more visit moosehidecampaign.ca