Our work on EDI and VPFO projects supporting UBC’s EDI journey
Check back regularly for updates on our EDI progress and to learn how we’re performing as a portfolio. We will also be posting feature stories to illustrate how EDI at UBC comes to life though our day-to-day work.
Sep 07, 2021
Getting ready for Canada’s new National Day of Truth & Reconciliation: Why are the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action important?
This month, in honour of Orange Shirt Day and the newly introduced National Day of Truth & Reconciliation, the VPFO’s EDI Committee will be sharing a series of blogs to drive awareness of the legacy of residential schools and help us all foster a commitment to reconciliation. In part one, we'll discuss the importance of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action.
Jul 14, 2021
UBC’s National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism: How does racism in the past relate to the present and future?
Author, activist, and historian Wayde Compton reflects on the patterns of racism and how we can disrupt the cycle.
Jul 07, 2021
UBC’s National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism: Have museums sidelined Asian history?
Dr. Viviane Gosselin, Curator of Contemporary Culture at the Museum of Vancouver, discusses the role of museums in shaping the histories of Asian Canadians.
Jun 30, 2021
UBC’s National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism: Why isn’t hard work enough?
Vicky Sunohara, two-time Olympic gold medalist and ice hockey coach, discusses her and her family's experiences, with a look forward for future generations
Jun 24, 2021
