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Sign up for free workshops this fall

Sign up for free workshops this fall

Sign up now for these fall workshops

Welcome back to school!

Welcome back to school!

We would love you to get involved with the Equity and Inclusion Office: Take a workshop, join the Inclusive Language campaign, or follow us on social media

One-On-One With Sara-Jane Finlay

One-On-One With Sara-Jane Finlay

Meet UBC’s new Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion

Reflections on Rule Out Racism week

Reflections on Rule Out Racism week

Read some perspectives on Rule Out Racism week which was held from March 16-21, 2015.

Welcome message from the new AVP, Equity and Inclusion

Welcome message from the new AVP, Equity and Inclusion

Read a message from Dr. Sara-Jane Finlay, UBC’s new Associate Vice President, Equity & Inclusion

Apply now for the Equity Enhancement Fund

Apply now for the Equity Enhancement Fund

The Equity Enhancement Fund is for initiatives that significantly contribute to the enhancement of equity and diversity at UBC.

Your Words Have Power

Your Words Have Power

The Inclusive Language Campaign strives to raise awareness of the harmful use of derogatory terms and the power of our words.

A year in the life of the Equity and Inclusion Office

A year in the life of the Equity and Inclusion Office

It’s been a busy year for the Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO) in 2014. EIO educator Jenica Frisque helped coordinate a significant and diverse agenda at UBC Okanagan. Here are her top experiences from her first year at the EIO.

March 16 – 21: Rule Out Racism Week

March 16 – 21: Rule Out Racism Week

Rule Out Racism is a week-long series of events organized by the Equity and Inclusion Office focused on the need for greater literacy and conversation about race and racism within the UBC community.

March 8: International Women’s Day Panel Discussion

March 8: International Women’s Day Panel Discussion

The United Nations’ theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is “Make it Happen.” In Kelowna we will be asking a group of panelists: “Make What Happen?” Join us for a discussion about responding to today’s most pressing issues through activism and art.