Among the days of significance acknowledged in March are three that are particularly meaningful in this moment in time: International Women’s Day, International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and International Transgender Day of Visibility. I invite you to visit the specific pages for each of these observances to learn more and explore related events and resources. These commemorative […]
February is Black History Month. While we should celebrate Black history and excellence every day, this is an opportunity for a focused, intentional and elevated reflection and recognition of Black history and achievement.
This day commemorates the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp that took place in 1945 and honours the memory of the victims and the survivors of the Holocaust (the Shoah).
Explore how you can help mark this year’s Trans Day of Remembrance and access resources for trans community members and those seeking to be better allies.
Starting October 11th, Pride flags will be displayed on banner poles across campus to celebrate Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer (or Questioning), Intersex and Asexual communities (2SLGBTQIA+).
The full-time human rights advisor role will provide fair and impartial support to students, faculty and staff who may have concerns related to discrimination at UBC Okanagan.
In many circumstances, raising discrimination concerns can be extremely difficult. When someone has the courage to bring those concerns forward, I want to recognize that and do what I can to support that individual, whether it be by creating a safe space for discussion, making sure that person has a good support network, or by taking further action to address their concerns.
On Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31, we are proud to uplift transgender (trans) and non-binary community members at UBC and celebrate their strength, resilience and joy.
March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, an intentional opportunity to celebrate and recognize the valuable contributions of trans community members. Explore events, find community and access resources.
International Women’s invites us to celebrate the progress made on gender equity and inclusion, but also to acknowledge the ever-present local and global forces acting against these goals. Today, let’s take time to recognize and appreciate the presence and accomplishments of cis and trans women – across ethnoracial identity, ability, and sexual orientation – who, in the face of persistent challenges, inspire us to sustain and build on efforts we have made towards achieving ever-more expansive gender-based equity and inclusion.