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Progress update on the implementation of institutional equity, anti-racism priorities

In June of 2023, a Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism Roadmap for Change was launched to progress UBC’s equity and anti-racism priorities. Now, I am pleased to release a report on the progress of our efforts and to invite you to join me at an upcoming session where I will share highlights. Please note that we […]

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.

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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day takes place annually on March 8 to recognize and celebrate cis and trans women’s achievements, challenge biases, and reflect on and advance efforts towards greater gender equality. Learn more and explore how you can get engaged.

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Statement on the 2024 International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day invites us to celebrate the progress made on gender equity and inclusion, but also to acknowledge the ever-present local and global forces acting against these goals.

UBC’s Ladner Lock Tower, University Commons illuminated to mark Black History Month

To raise visibility of and recognize Black History Month, the Ladner Clock Tower and University Commons outside the AMS Nest have been lit up in red, yellow and green.

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Celebrating Pink Shirt Day: Promoting acts of courage 

On occasion of the annual Pink Shirt Day, Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion, speaks to the importance of courage in exercising leadership and fostering respectful and inclusive environments.

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.

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International Holocaust Remembrance Day

In 2005, the United Nations designated January 27 as the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust. Get involved and learn more: