2024 Transgender Day of Visibility
March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, an intentional opportunity to celebrate and recognize the valuable contributions of trans community members. Explore events, find community and access resources.
Reflection on the 2024 Transgender Day of Visibility
On Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31, we are proud to uplift transgender (trans) and non-binary community members at UBC and celebrate their strength, resilience and joy.
Black History Month 2024
February is Black History Month. While we should celebrate Black history and excellence every day, this is an opportunity for a focused, intentional and elevated reflection and recognition of Black history and achievement – and the many historical and contemporary contributions of Black Canadians, Black British Columbians and Black students, faculty and staff at UBC.
National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia
National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia provides us with an opportunity honour the survivors and victims and to reaffirm our commitments to addressing Islamophobia and other forms of discrimination.
Recognizing the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion, reflects on the significance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and efforts to advance accessibility and inclusion at UBC.
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day – an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, diversity and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada.
Recognizing leadership of trans, Two-Spirit and non-binary students, faculty and staff
March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility, an intentional opportunity to celebrate and recognize the valuable contributions of trans community members, but also to reflect on how we can all contribute to inclusion. This year, I would like to recognize the following UBC community members for their dedication and leadership: Amidst these individual recognitions, I’d […]
Celebrate International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day takes place annually on March 8 to recognize and celebrate women’s achievements, challenge biases, and reflect on and advance efforts towards greater gender equality. Explore stories of achievement, events, and community resources.
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is about remembering those who have experienced gender-based violence and those who we have lost to it. It is also a time to take action.