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What to Watch, Read and Listen to Learn More about Black History

What to Watch, Read and Listen to Learn More about Black History

February 1, 2022

This February is Black History Month and we’ve compiled a list of movies, documentaries, books and podcasts to help you engage with and learn about the diversity of Black lives and history in BC and Canada. Explore the selection below, and consider what might you add to your play – or reading – list this […]

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In Support of Scholar Strike

In Support of Scholar Strike

September 8, 2020

On September 9th and 10th, academics from across Canada will participate in Scholar Strike Canada – a labour action to protest ‘anti-Black, racist and colonial police brutality’. Scholar Strike originated in the United States (held September 8th and 9th) as an initiative of Dr. Anthea Butler (UPenn) in collaboration with Kevin Gannon (Grand View University). For […]

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Equity & Inclusion Office Response to COVID-19

Equity & Inclusion Office Response to COVID-19

March 19, 2020

UBC’s Equity & Inclusion Office response to COVID-19 and commitment to delivery of services

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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 19, 2020

Saturday 21 March is UN International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a timely reminder as xenophobia increases in Western nations. How will you engage?

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Indigenous Sovereignty

February 26, 2020

With the actions of land defenders continuing on the traditional, ancestral, unceded land of the Wet’suwet’en, we encourage all students, staff, and Faculty, particularly those who are non-Indigenous, to become informed of the historical, persistent, and systemic issues faced by Indigenous peoples throughout Canada.

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