Days of Significance
AVPEI end of year reflection
December 10, 2024
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.
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Trans Day of Remembrance
November 20, 2024
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.
Days of significance and fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging
October 1, 2024
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.
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UBC Pride
June 13, 2024
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
June 13, 2024
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.
Asian Heritage Month
May 10, 2024
Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian descent.
Jewish Heritage Month
May 10, 2024
May is Jewish Heritage Month, an opportunity to recognize, celebrate, and learn more about the heritage of Jewish-Canadians.
2024 Transgender Day of Visibility
March 28, 2024
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
March 28, 2024
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.
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Black History Month 2024
February 1, 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.