UBC Okanagan supports the right of people to breastfeed/chestfeed their children in a safe and comfortable environment that is free from discrimination or harassment, whether they choose to do so in public or in a more private location. The Equity and Inclusion Office, along with Campus Health, supports the rights of breastfeeding/chestfeeding people to feed at a supportive, non-discriminatory campus.
Although it is your legal right to breastfeed anywhere on campus, here are a few quiet and comfortable suggestions:
UNC 335-336 Junior & Senior Collegium
UNC 337 Campus Health and Wellness Center
UNC 109 Women’s Resource Center (Subject to hours)
EME 0252 International Collegium
ART 1st Floor Atrium
ASC 460 Collegium
Human Rights Protection:
Nursing people have the right to breastfeed/chestfeed their children in a public area, and it is discriminatory to ask them to cover up or to breastfeed/chestfeed somewhere else.
Your right to breastfeed/chestfeed anywhere, anytime is protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, BC Human Rights Code, and UBC’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy.
If you would like more information please visit the following websites:
- BC Ministry of Justice website on Human Rights Protection:
- UBC’s Discrimination policy
Creating a Baby Friendly Environment:
Visit the Okanagan Breastfeeding Coalition website for more information on how to become Baby Friendly and to view their Baby Friendly Checklist and Policy:
Community Resources:
La Leche League Canada
http://www.llc.ca
“What is Chestfeeding?”
https://www.lllc.ca/what-chestfeeding
Okanagan Breastfeeding
http://okanaganbreastfeeding.org/welcome-to-the-mothers-page/
Kelowna Breastfeeding Café
http://kelownabreastfeedingcafe.com
UBC Okanagan Campus Resources:
UBCO Health and Wellness
students.ok.ubc.ca/health-wellness
UBCO Campus Health
campushealth.ok.ubc.ca
UBCO Women’s Resource Centre
ubcsuo.ca/services-wrc
UBCO Equity and Inclusion Office
equity.ok.ubc.ca
UBCO Student Health Services
students.ubc.ca/student-health-services
UBCO Disability Resource Centre
Accessible parking pass for pregnant people
students.ok.ubc/drc/access
Baby Change Tables:
In collaboration with Facilities Management and Human Resources, the Equity and Inclusion Office supports the provision of baby change tables on campus to serve members of the campus community and guests who may have young children.
Change tables are available in the following locations. For any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Management or the Equity and Inclusion Office at equity.ubco@ubc.ca.
| University Centre | 111WU |
| 225WU | |
| Admin | 111WU |
| Fipke | 117W |
| 234WU | |
| 334W | |
| EME | 0253WU |
| Gym | 104W |
If you are experiencing difficulties or barriers at UBC Okanagan let someone know. Talk to your professor or Department Head and connect with the Equity and Inclusion Office to learn about your options.