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Celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ communities at UBCO

Celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ communities at UBCO

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+).

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Reflection on the 2024 Transgender Day of Visibility

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.

2024 Transgender Day of Visibility

2024 Transgender Day of Visibility

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.

Black History Month 2024
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National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia

National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia provides us with an opportunity honour the survivors and victims and to reaffirm our commitments to addressing Islamophobia and other forms of discrimination.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

In 2005, the United Nations designated January 27 as the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities is on December 3rd.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

International Day of Persons with Disabilities was developed by the United Nations to increase awareness and understanding of the diversities of disability issues and to advocate for the rights of all disabled persons.

Transgender Day of Remembrance at UBC

Transgender Day of Remembrance at UBC

On Trans Day of Remembrance, November 20, we honour those lost to violence, those who live through violence and transphobia, and recognize the need to disrupt the violence and oppression that trans people continue to face.

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Trans Day of Remembrance: A call to safeguard hard-won freedoms and rights

People across Canada will be participating in Trans Awareness Week events from November 13-19, which culminates in the recognition of Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on November 20. This year marks the inaugural year that the transgender flag will be flown in place of the UBC flag from November 13-20 in observance of Transgender Awareness Week from […]

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Orange Shirt Day: Reflect, learn and act towards Truth and Reconciliation

Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion shares a message with the community in recognition of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.