Topics: EDI+Indigeneity
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
IDEAL Newsletter
| Landing page
This newsletter offers events, resources and program updates for the IDEAL certificate program.
Weaving Relations Workshop and Community of Practice
Nov 5, 2024 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Event
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…
Disability Fundamentals Workshop
Oct 28, 2024 | 10:00am - 11:00am | Event
Find out how you can work towards creating a culture of disability inclusion in workplaces at UBC.
Three Applied Science doctoral students join UBC's Public Scholars Initiative
| Announcement
Applied Science members Esther Roorda, Michelle Gagnon and Meghna Mohandas have joined UBC's Public Scholars Initiative.
IDEAL Speaker Series: Rhiannon Bennett of Musqueam and Hummingbirds Rising Consulting
Oct 24, 2024 | 10:00am - 11:30am | Event
Join us for an opportunity to connect with Rhiannon Bennett and engage in a vital conversation about decolonization.
Why Canada's health-care system needs more Indigenous professionals
CBC News | | Media coverage
School of Nursing Indigenous nursing lead Tania Dick commented on the healthcare needs and lack of resources for Indigenous communities.
Hundreds honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at UBC event
CBC News | | Media coverage
The APSC-led Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day took place on September 30 at UBC.
Three Applied Science members win President's Awards for Staff
| Announcement
APSC members Leanne Kearns, Carmen de Hoog and Dana-Lyn Mackenzie each won a 2024 President's Award for Staff.
Unsetting stones: How a UBC PhD student is working to decolonize civil engineering
The Ubyssey | | Media coverage
Doctoral student Danilo (Giniw) Caron's research is benefiting the communities that infrastructure serves by changing design methods and construction.
Gender-diverse youth in BC have made strides in accessing community support, but face higher rates of discrimination
The Globe and Mail (Subscription) | | Media coverage
Research led by nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc compares data from the 2018 and 2023 BC Adolescent Health Surveys.