Tea Talks provide space for discussions about issues facing women

Tea Talks provide a collegial and comfortable space to dialogue, share and learn about various feminist topics. Hosted by the Women’s Resource Centre through the funding support of the Equity Enhancement Fund, each talk focuses on a specific topic ranging from sexism and violence against Indigenous women to conversations around intersections of identity and body image.

Tea Talks take place twice a month at University Centre 210 (UNC 210 – Aboriginal Centre) on the Okanagan Campus.

Students, staff, and faculty are welcome; tea and refreshments are provided!


SCHEDULE:

February 8: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Time: 3:00-5:30pm
UNC 210 (Aboriginal Centre), UBC Okanagan

During the month of February, Tea Talks will recognize Canada’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. In partnership with the Red Dress Campaign, we will discuss the disproportionate violence facing Indigenous women and how we can better support Indigenous women.



February 22: Gender’s Dialogues

Time: 3:00-5:30pm
UNC 210 (Aboriginal Centre), UBC Okanagan

In partnership with the Vagina Monologues, this discussion will address questions and topics about women’s health. This Tea Talk will utilize a different format than others: rather than facilitators posing the questions, participants will have the opportunity direct their inquiries and thoughts to our health professionals. This will be an opportunity for students to discuss gender health and get information from professionals.



March 1: How to be an Ally to Women 

Time: 3:00-5:30pm
UNC 210 (Aboriginal Centre), UBC Okanagan

An opportunity for men and/or allies of feminist matters to learn from each other about why and/or how feminism is a matter for all, and how to become better allies. This Tea Talk will be hosted by UBC student Jada Larkin, who has hosted past workshops with International Programs & Services.



March 22: Politics of Hair

Time: 3:00-5:30pm
UNC 210 (Aboriginal Centre), UBC Okanagan

As a part of the Equity and Inclusion Office’s Rule Out Racism week, the Women’s Resource Centre will be hosting the second Tea Talk on Politics of Hair. This Tea Talk discusses issues relating to race and gender and how we view these constructions of identity. This talk will be facilitated by Dela Hini, a member of UBC Okanagan’s Engineering Society.


Thank-you to Aboriginal Programs & Services and the Equity & Inclusion Office for their support of the Tea Talk series!