EDI Updates

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.

 

Aug 08, 2022
Celebrating Pride on the 5th floor of TEF 3 with Masa Ishida from the ISC
In celebration of Pride Month in Vancouver, Masa Ishida, Functional Support Analyst from the ISC and the team put together a decoration on the 5th floor of TEF 3.

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Jul 25, 2022
History of Pride in Canada
Canada also has its own rich history and turning points in the struggle for and eventual celebration of LGBT rights. Learn more about the timeline and milestones in the history of Pride in Canada.

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Jul 11, 2022
Active, intentional and ongoing learning for EDI 
Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) aren’t milestones — they’re the fundamental components required to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace at UBC. It is hard work that takes active, intentional, and ongoing learning (and unlearning). 

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Jun 27, 2022
Celebrating Pride on and off campus this June
Pride is celebrated each June to commemorate the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots, a key event in the fight for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. Learn how you can celebrate pride month and support the diverse community of LGBTQ+ on and off campus this June.

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Jun 21, 2022
Indigenous People’s Day – June 21 
June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 the National Indigenous Peoples Day – reminders to “recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples”.

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