Newsletter and Events
Call to Participate
Your voice is valued.
Researchers from the Disability Affinity Group, Dr. Jennifer Gagnon, Kathryn Douglas-Campbell, and Dr. Dana Solomon, are collecting stories about the experiences of people with disabilities and those who experience barriers to full participation at UBC.
They invite anyone who has experienced a barrier to full participation in the UBC community when working, studying, communicating with, or visiting the University of British Columbia to participate in the project. You do not have to consider yourself to be ‘Disabled’ or living with a disability to participate: Accessibility is about removing barriers to ensure everyone is included.
You can share your experiences by participating in a one-on-one interview, a small group discussion, and/or completing a questionnaire. You can participate in all of these ways, or just choose the ones that work for you.
To participate in the questionnaire, interview and/or focus group visit The Disabled Voices Project.
Newsletter
Stay informed about the latest EDI-related events happening within the Faculty of Health and Social Development and UBC, as well as the broader non-UBC community events. Engage with a diverse range of multi-access learning opportunities and resources designed to support your personal growth and professional development.
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For information regarding upcoming UBCO-wide events, please visit the UBC Okanagan events page.
EVENTS
Communities of Practice and Care | Monthly from Sept-March
In response to students feedback, the FHSD EDI Committee is hosting a welcoming space for students from the Schools of Social Work, Nursing or Health and Exercise Sciences, who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour- IBPOC, multiracial, member of a racialized group, 2S/LGBTQIA+ and/or folx with disabilities.
Come join us for a relaxing cup of tea, build connection and support within your program and Faculty, and co-create communities of practice and collective care. from 12:30-1:30pm:
- Oct 9
- Nov 6
- Dec 4
Please see internal communications or contact us for the location.
International Students Gathering | During Reading Weeks
International students from the Schools of Nursing, Health and Exercise Sciences and Social Work are invited to join the FHSD EDI committee to a gathering of food, support and connection. Faculty and staff are kindly welcomed to join us too!
A Tribute to the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair: Champion of Justice and Reconciliation
UBC:
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- Nov 26- Through the Lens: Portraits of Who We Are and Where We Come From
- Nov 29- Gen AI in the Circle: Honoring Indigenous Voices and Knowledge
- Dec 4- Insights from Organizing an Indigenous-Led Event: UBC’s Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day
- Dec 5- Drop-In Info Session: Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund
- Dec 12- We Are What We Eat: Digesting the Merits of Indigenous Food Systems & Sovereignty
- Jan 29- Virtual Course for Healthcare providers: Nawh whu’nus’en – We see in two worlds: Trauma-sensitive practices for collectively healing in relationship
UBC:
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- Sept- Nov- Healthy Masculinities: Be part of the conversation
- Sept- Jan- UBCO Express STI Testing
- Oct-Nov- CTLT Inclusive Teaching Online Sessions
- Oct-Nov- CTLT Accessibility Online Sessions
- Nov 25-29- Did you know campaign by SVPRO
- Nov 25- Drag Story Time
- Nov 26- Invisible Disability in the Workplace: Panel Discussion
- Nov 26- The ABC’s of Pleasure, Anatomy & Sexual Health
- Nov 28- Inclusive Teaching: Reflecting on Your Teaching Practice
- Dec 2- Dialogue Across Divides: Alternative Perspectives on Israel-Palestine
- Dec 3- Reimagining Advance Care Planning through an accessible lens
- Dec 3- Disability Perspectives & Celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- Dec 5- Black student Space (BSS) Soul Food Breakfast
- Dec 5- IBPOC Community Care Beading Space for staff, postdoctoral fellows and faculty, including sessionals and lecturers