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EIO student-staff members Nishthaa Lekhi (left) and Will Shelling (right) at the National Student Leadership Diversity Convention in New York City this past November.

Comparing notes at the National Student Leadership Diversity Convention (NSLDC)

December 13, 2019

By Will Shelling, Policy and Research Assistant (Work-Learn student), UBC Equity & Inclusion Office   Touching down in New York City after about four hours of sleep and sitting in a seat that’s just slightly too small for you is a certain kind of situation one finds themselves in before going to their first academic […]

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How UBC Students Are Standing Up For Human Rights

How UBC Students Are Standing Up For Human Rights

December 9, 2019

By Gabrielle Bonifacio, Communications Assistant (Work-Learn), UBC Equity & Inclusion Office Every year on December 10th we observe Human Rights Day to commemorate the UN’s adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. This monumental document states our inalienable rights as human beings regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other […]

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Celebrate Human Rights

Celebrate Human Rights

December 9, 2019

On December 10, we’re proud to celebrate the International Human Rights Day. Explore what you can do to support human rights and learn how UBC’s students are leading efforts to stand up for equality and justice.

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Resources and opportunities to help build a more inclusive UBC

December 9, 2019

Equity & Inclusion Office offers a number of resources and services to help you build more inclusive teams and spaces. Consultation Services  If your unit could benefit from EIO’s expertise in education, facilitation, curriculum change, and planning and evaluation, submit a request for consultation with a member of the team: https://equity3.sites.olt.ubc.ca/resources/consultation-request-form/. Conflict Management and Human […]

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Call for Applications: Equity Student Advisory Council

Call for Applications: Equity Student Advisory Council

November 12, 2019

Apply to the Equity Student Advisory Council (ESAC) and help inform Equity & Inclusion Office efforts to build a more inclusive UBC. Applications close November 20.

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Recap: In Conversation with David Chariandy

Recap: In Conversation with David Chariandy

October 24, 2019

By Gabrielle Bonifacio, Communications Assistant (Work-Learn), UBC Equity & Inclusion Office It was a full house at Sage Bistro on October 3rd, with 150 attendees chatting over coffee, tea and cookies as they eagerly awaited the arrival of celebrated author and professor, Dr. David Chariandy. Dr. Chariandy was the first author featured by the IGNITE […]

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Inclusive Costumes

Inclusive Costumes

October 16, 2019

With Halloween fast approaching, costume selection is top of mind for many. Yet, while costume options may be limitless, someone’s culture, race, or identity is not a costume. When your costume trivializes someone’s culture, race, or identity, it reduces these aspects to stereotypes – so be creative and respectful with your costumes! Take a moment […]

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September 30th Is Orange Shirt Day

September 30th Is Orange Shirt Day

September 13, 2019

September 30 is #OrangeShirtDay. Join us in wearing orange as we remember and honour those who have, and continue to be impacted by the residential school system.

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Ideas to action: Building a plan for a more inclusive UBC

Ideas to action: Building a plan for a more inclusive UBC

July 19, 2019

Louise Griep, Engagement Strategist with the Equity & Inclusion Office, shares her experience of facilitating the development of UBC’s Inclusion Action Plan (IAP), and how she hopes the plan will create a more inclusive and equitable environment at UBC. University-wide engagements around the plan will continue over July, August, and September 2019. The refined draft […]

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Show Your Support as an Ally

Show Your Support as an Ally

July 17, 2019

If you don’t identify as a member of the LGBTQ2SIA+ community, here’s what you can do to educate yourself, be an ally and help build a more inclusive UBC. What can you do? Respect people’s identity Be mindful of people’s comfort with how public they are with their identity, and how it can affect their […]

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