Anti-racism Website, Fund Launched
New anti-racism website provides an overview of and accountability for UBC’s anti-racism efforts and connects the community with resources and updates, including new anti-racism funding available for student, faculty, and staff initiatives.
Activating Inclusion Toolkit
The Activating Inclusion Toolkit is designed to support units across UBC in incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion into their strategic planning, priority initiatives, and systems and structures more broadly.
Listen, Change, Do more
Recent protests and resistance in response to the murder-by-police of George Floyd, of Regis Korchinsky-Paquet, of Breonna Taylor, of Tony McDade, of Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others, have forced the broad acknowledgement of historic and currently entrenched anti-Black racism. Universities reflect, produce, and reinforce the same anti-Blackness, and the structures, logics, and cultures uphold whiteness. […]
UBC Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2020
UBC’s exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs have, once again, gained the institution recognition as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2020.
Equity & Inclusion Office Response to COVID-19
UBC’s Equity & Inclusion Office response to COVID-19 and commitment to delivery of services
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Saturday 21 March is UN International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a timely reminder as xenophobia increases in Western nations. How will you engage?
Rule Out Racism Week
UBC Okanagan celebrates the United Nations International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21) – find an event or workshop near you!
UBC Named One of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2019
UBC has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2019. These awards recognize Canadian companies that stand out through their efforts to create inclusive and respectful workplaces.
Statement in Response to Attacks in Sri Lanka
The devastating attacks on people in churches and at hotels on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka are appalling and, like Christchurch, are an attack on all of us. We condemn these atrocities and stand with our Sri Lankan faculty, staff, and students – and all those affected – as they mourn losses within their extended family and friends.
Help Build a More Inclusive UBC
Help shape UBC’s Inclusion Action Plan. Share your voice online or stop by one of our conversation pop-ups across campus. Learn more about how you can get involved and informed, and complete the survey until March 30.