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New course launched to support sexual and gender diversity inclusion

New course launched to support sexual and gender diversity inclusion

June 29, 2022

Explore how you can disrupt cisnormativity, heteronormativity and amatonormativity, and build more inclusive spaces for sexual and gender diversity

News | Positive Space

Trans Day of Visibility

Trans Day of Visibility

March 31, 2022

Celebrated annually, March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility, a day to intentionally celebrate the achievements and contributions of transgender and gender diverse community members.

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Commemorating Trans Day of Remembrance

Commemorating Trans Day of Remembrance

November 20, 2021

On November 20th, 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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Queer Orientation 2021

Queer Orientation 2021

August 27, 2021

For the sixth year in a row the Equity & Inclusion Office is proud to host Queer Orientation, a series of events and activities to build connections and celebrate UBC Okanagan’s diverse 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

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Queer Orientation 2020

Queer Orientation 2020

September 14, 2020

Connect with your peers in an inclusive, supportive environment, and join us in celebrating UBC Okanagan’s diverse 2SLGBTQIA+ community at this year’s unique, virtual Queer Orientation.

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OUT Week 2020

OUT Week 2020

February 27, 2020

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 […]

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UBCO Pride Picnic

UBCO Pride Picnic

September 16, 2019

Come one, come all! On Thursday, September 19th, celebrate Pride at UBC Okanagan with a picnic filled with music, performances, games, and refreshments.

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Queer Orientation 2019

Queer Orientation 2019

September 4, 2019

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 

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Updated Pride staircase a symbol of diversity at UBCO

Updated Pride staircase a symbol of diversity at UBCO

August 1, 2019

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 […]

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Transgender Day of Remembrance 2018

Transgender Day of Remembrance 2018

November 14, 2018

Join the Equity & Inclusion Office’s Positive Space Committee and the UBCSUO Pride Resource Centre for a vigil + poetry reading by trans students and youth on November 20th from 6:00-8:00pm in UNC 335. This event commemorates the National Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to honour the lives lost to transphobia & anti-trans violence. Community members are welcome […]

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