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This International Women’s Day 2021, we decided to connect with inspiring women championing inclusion at UBC to hear their reflections on this day and perspectives on a more equitable and inclusive future. she/her Assistant Professor, School of Social Work   What does IWD mean to you? As a scholar, social worker, and a trans woman, […]

Art and the artist play a critical role in cultivating social justice. We connected with a Vancouver-based writer, artist, and curator Nya Lewis Williams to learn more. Nya provided the following statement: “My name is Nya Lewis Williams, and I am grateful that the UBC Equity & Inclusion Office has asked me to share my […]

Contrary to the myth that Black population in British Columbia is both quite recent and negligible, there is in fact a rich Black history and presence in B.C. that can be traced back to 1858. The following are a few examples of significant events that helped shaped B.C.’s Black history: 1858: Salt Spring Island Settlement […]

As part of UBC’s commitment to address systemic bias and build a more inclusive university, we are embarking on an independent external review of Campus Security. The review is being conducted by Rubin Thomlinson LLP. It is focused on procedures and policies that govern the operations of Campus Security on both campuses, including how our […]