Coast Sailish Two-Spirit Pride Banner Unveiled
A Coast Sailish Two-Spirit Pride banner was recently unveiled at the AMS Nest. The following description was provided by the artist and the Musqueam First Nation: “Mack (xwməθkwəy̓əm) developed the Coast Salish Two Spirit Pride symbol as a visual representation of Coast Salish Two Spirit unity, dignity and respect. The design was created using traditional […]
UBC endorses Canada’s Dimensions: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion charter
The University of British Columbia has reaffirmed its strong commitment to enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion in research by endorsing the Government of Canada’s Dimensions charter.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Congress 2019
This year, UBC is hosting the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, an annual convergence of over 70 scholarly associations – and there’s no shortage of amazing sessions covering equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) topics. Thanks to our colleagues at the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology who compiled the following list of EDI […]
$101,000 Awarded to Projects Seeking to Enhance Classroom Experiences
Six projects – and a total of 25 faculty members – have been awarded two-years of funding as part of UBC’s new Equity & Inclusion Scholars Program.
UBC Named One of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2019
UBC has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2019. These awards recognize Canadian companies that stand out through their efforts to create inclusive and respectful workplaces.