Messages from the AVP
Recognizing the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 1, 2023
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.
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Remarks: Two-Spirit Coast Salish Mosaic Reveal
November 15, 2023
The following remarks were delivered by Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion during the Two-Spirit Coast Salish Mosaic Reveal on November 14, 2023. Thank you, Corinna. Good afternoon, everyone. First, I want to thank the Coast Salish First Nations peoples for the gracious reception of guests like myself to your traditional, ancestral and unceded territories. […]
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Trans Day of Remembrance: A call to safeguard hard-won freedoms and rights
November 14, 2023
People across Canada will be participating in Trans Awareness Week events from November 13-19, which culminates in the recognition of Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on November 20.
Orange Shirt Day: Reflect, learn and act towards Truth and Reconciliation
September 29, 2023
Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion shares a message with the community in recognition of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.
UBC committed to welcoming community members from around the globe
September 28, 2023
As UBC continues to monitor geopolitical relations between India and Canada and to assess the implications for our diverse campus community, we are attuned to the ongoing distress experienced and expressed by many students, faculty and staff.
UBC stands in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
September 20, 2023
The increasing backlash against efforts to enhance the human rights, accessibility, inclusion and wellness of sexual orientation and gender identity minoritized peoples is extremely concerning. UBC is committed to universal human rights and fundamental freedoms – which are extended to all citizens. Read the full statement from UBC’s Provosts and the Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities at UBC.
Remarks: Mahsa Amini Memorial Event
September 15, 2023
Remarks from Dr. Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion, delivered during the Mahsa Amini memorial event on September 15, 2023.
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New term: Welcome from the AVP, Equity and Inclusion
September 15, 2023
Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion, shares a welcome message to students, faculty and staff at the commencement of the academic year.
Statement in response to the stabbing incident at UWaterloo
June 29, 2023
Reflecting on the shocking stabbing at UWaterloo, we wish a speedy recovery to the injured professor and students and reaffirm our commitments to safety and inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff and those who work and learn in solidarity with them.
Remarks: UBC Hot Lunch
June 14, 2023
The following remarks were delivered by Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion during the UBC Hot Lunch hosted by St. John’s College on May 31, 2023.
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