UBC Okanagan is celebrating OUT Week this March 2nd – 7th, 2020 OUT Week is an annual collaboration between the UBCSUO’s Pride Resource Centre and the Equity & Inclusion Office’s Positive Space Committee. It’s a celebration of gender and sexual diversity at UBC Okanagan with the Pride flag flying in place of the UBC flag for the week. To […]
By Gabrielle Bonifacio, Communications Assistant With each coming year, we aspire to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians while also gaining a wider understanding of the parts of history that have been erased. Though it is now well-established that February is Black History Month, BHM was only officially recognized in Canada when the […]
The Equity Enhancement Fund (EEF) supports community-based initiatives that enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion at UBC. Apply by Feb. 26.
For Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2020, the Equity & Inclusion Office hosted a participatory workshop on January 16th called the “Come Back Class.” Students and staff took turns coming up with clever comebacks to common sexist micro-aggressions. Comebacks to everyday comments such as “You throw like a girl!” or “Why are you so emotional all the time?” ranged […]
Join us for an event on Black Activism in Education and Community as we showcase examples of how Black communities have responded to racism in Kelowna and in Canada.
On December 10, we’re proud to celebrate the International Human Rights Day. Explore what you can do to support human rights and learn how UBC’s students are leading efforts to stand up for equality and justice.
Come one, come all! On Thursday, September 19th, celebrate Pride at UBC Okanagan with a picnic filled with music, performances, games, and refreshments.
Queer Orientation is back! Start off your school year by celebrating sexual and gender diversity on campus. From Pride Picnic to film screenings and workshops, there will be a welcoming and engaging space for all. This series of events is hosted by the Equity & Inclusion Office and the Pride Resource Centre. Programming
The Pride staircase outside the University Centre has a fresh new look. The staircase was recently painted and updated with the addition of black and brown stripes along with the colours of the trans flag to reflect the diversity of the university’s LGBTQ2SIA+ community Changes were advocated by and supported by members of the university’s […]
Five projects led by UBC Okanagan students, staff, faculty were awarded $15,000 dollars in total funding through the university’s Equity Enhancement Fund. This year’s projects and initiatives focus on diverse areas – Indigeneity, cultural diversity, and hands-on social programs – and support education, research, and community engagement and development. Monica Good, a PhD candidate in […]