Newsletter and Events
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!
UBC:
- Oct-Dec- CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Online Sessions
- Oct 8- Exploring Indigenous Influences in Hockey via Hockey Cards with Naim Cardinal
- Oct 17- Fireside Chat with Krystal Withakay for Indigenous Community
- Oct 17- Tax and benefits information for Indigenous peoples
- Oct 22- Land-based Fitness with Alana Cook
- Oct 24- “Stop Generating”: Generative AI in the Contexts of Indigenous Studies
- Oct 25- Unbroken: My Fight for Survival, Hope, and Justice for Indigenous Women and Girls
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
- Oct 7- East Asian Media Culture in the Age of Digital Platforms Conference
- Oct 7 & 24- Pride Ride
- Oct 8- The ABC’s of Pleasure, Anatomy & Sexual Health
- Oct 9- Pride Picnic
- Oct 16- Study and Stay: Job Search Strategy for International Students
- Oct 16- Black MD Undergraduate Student Pathway Info Session
- Oct 17- Trans Allyship Workshop
- Oct 21- Okanagan Reads book club | White Space
- Oct 21 & Nov 7- Study and Stay—Express Entry’s Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Oct 22- Accessibility and OER Studio
- Oct 23- Black Student Space (BSS) Launch
- Oct 24- Pride-themed spin class
- Oct 25- Fall Meet-Up: UBC Queer Faculty and Staff Collective
- Nov 26- Invisible Disability in the Workplace: Panel Discussion