Events

IBPOC Faculty & Staff Get Together: Celebrating Black History Month

IBPOC Faculty & Staff Get Together: Celebrating Black History Month

Celebrate the last day of Black History Month with an IBPOC Faculty and Staff Get Together on February 28 from 12:00 – 1:00pm. Join together in solidarity with other IBPOC faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students to recognize and appreciate the achievements, impact and legacies of Black community members.

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Black History Month: The Drag and Ball of It All

In celebration of Black History Month, join “The Drag and Ball of It All” on February 15 to pay homage to the Queer Black folks who have shifted our current music, fashion and language trends. Enjoy a moderated conversation with Mimi Mutahi, a trivia-style quiz on the ballroom scene, and a drag performance from accomplished drag artist, Kendall Gender!

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Roadmap for Change: Implementing anti-racism commitments at UBC

On January 25, join students, faculty and staff from faculties and portfolios across UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver for a virtual forum to recognize the work of the ARIE TF, learn about key recommendations from the ARIE TF Final Report and find out about next steps for implementation of UBC’s equity and anti-racism commitments.

Orange Shirt Day

Orange Shirt Day

In September, UBC – in collaboration with the Okanagan Nation Alliance – installs orange banners at UBC’s Okanagan campus in recognition of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. Learn how you can observe this day.

IBPOC faculty and staff meet and greet

IBPOC Faculty & Staff Meet & Greet

Are you an IBPOC-identifying faculty, staff or postdoc scholar at UBC Okanagan? Kick-off the term with the IBPOC Faculty & Staff Meet & Greet on September 22 from 3:00 – 5:00pm. Create connections, build your community, and enjoy refreshments. RSVP now.

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Get together at the IBPOC Faculty & Staff Hang Out

Calling all UBCO faculty, staff and postdoc scholars who identify as Indigenous, Black and/or Person of Color. Stop by the IBPOC Faculty & Staff Hang Out on July 14 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm and enjoy great company and light refreshments.

IBPOC Staff & Faculty Get Together

IBPOC Staff & Faculty Get Together

IBPOC-identifying staff and faculty at UBCO are invited to a casual get together that seeks to provide a space to build community and social connection.

Black Care Baskets

Black Care Baskets

Black Care Baskets are an initiative created by the Equity and Inclusion Office in collaboration with the Global Engagement Office and the African Caribbean Student Club. Sign up for yours.

Healing and Understanding Syilx Plantlife

Healing and Understanding Syilx Plantlife

Join Syilx facilitator, Krystal Withakay, to learn about Syilx plantlife and build a deeper understanding of the connection between land and healing. This event is free and part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, sponsored by UBC’s Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office. Open to all IBPOC staff, faculty and students.