Days of Significance

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AVPEI end of year reflection

As we near the end of the 2024 calendar year, the AVPEI shares highlights from the past year and looks ahead to what’s forthcoming in 2025.

Trans Day of Remembrance

Trans Day of Remembrance

Explore how you can help mark this year’s Trans Day of Remembrance and access resources for trans community members and those seeking to be better allies.

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Days of significance and fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging 

Days of significance for Jewish and Muslim people are converging in a particularly poignant way this October. As we continue to hold space for grief, we wish to make space for Jewish and Muslim community members to recognize their respective religious and commemorative events.

UBC Pride

UBC Pride

At UBC, we’re proud to celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff. Explore the many Pride activities at our Vancouver and Okanagan campuses, connect with your community, and reflect on what each of us can to do support 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion.

Indigenous History Month

Indigenous History Month

June commemorates Indigenous History Month in Canada. The month encourages people to learn about, appreciate and acknowledge the rich history, heritage, resilience, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across the country.

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Asian Heritage Month

Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian descent.

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Jewish Heritage Month

May is Jewish Heritage Month, an opportunity to recognize, celebrate, and learn more about the heritage of Jewish-Canadians.

2024 Transgender Day of Visibility

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.

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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

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.