The UBC Equity & Inclusion Office, in partnership with UBC Extended Learning Centre for Equitable Systems Design, Centre for Asian Canadian Research and Engagement and the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice is undertaking a project to build capacity among Canadian citizens as well as permanent residents, refugees, and migrant workers residing in major cities and regions to acquire relevant knowledge, information, critical thinking, policy analysis and other practical skills to better support racial equity and inclusion for diverse Asian diasporic communities in Canada.
The project builds on the university’s sustained efforts to address anti-Asian racism, including the 2021 National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism that was supported by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, a federal Crown corporation.
Students, faculty and staff from both Vancouver and Okanagan campuses are now invited to apply to be members of the Advisory Committee and advise on the overall project direction, including the development of educational resources and regional dialogues that are responsive to community needs.
UBC’s involvement in this project reflects the university’s commitments to inclusion, reflected in the university’s Ongoing Priorities and Plans and the Strategic Equity & Anti-Racism Framework and Roadmap for Change.
About the Advisory Committee
Purpose
The Advisory Committee is established to inform the development, implementation, and evaluation of the project Asian Canadian Diversity and Diaspora: Building National Capacity for Racial Equity & Inclusion. The Advisory Committee will provide strategic guidance, community-informed insight, and accountability to ensure that the project’s activities and outputs reflect the diversity of Asian Canadian communities and advance racial equity and inclusion.
Expectation and commitments
The Advisory Committee will meet virtually, once a month for 60 minutes, and may require an additional 2-3 asynchronous hours per month for review of deliverables. The Committee will be chaired and co-chaired by the Equity & Inclusion Office Project Education Consultant and Project Manager.
Recognition
In recognition of the time and energy committed by members, the Equity & Inclusion office will issue letters of thanks, communicate with supervisors, and provide a small financial stipend as appropriate for student members not employed by the University.
Committee composition
The Advisory Committee comprises student, staff and faculty representatives from both campuses and a range of disciplines and ranks who either possess key areas of knowledge and expertise in anti-Asian racism in Canada and/or a diverse range of identities of historically, persistently or systemically marginalized (HPSM) groups. The Committee will be made up of approximately 20 members that includes 5 students (undergraduate and graduate), and 15 (faculty and staff).
For the purposes of this project, anti-Asian racism refers to the Asian diasporic communities in Canada, including the following regions: Central Asian; East Asian; South Asian; South East Asian; South West Asian; and West Asian.
Eligibility and selection criteria
A selection committee comprised of members of:
- Equity & Inclusion office
- Extended Learning Centre for Equitable Systems Design
- Centre for Asian Canadian Research and Engagement
- and the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice
will assess applications based on the following criteria with preference given to those who bring multiple forms of experience:
- Demonstrated experience working with or serving Asian Canadian communities
- Lived experience within one or more Asian diasporic communities
- Understanding of racial equity, anti-racism, and social justice principles
- Experience in research, policy, community engagement, evaluation strategies, advocacy, education, or related fields
- Demonstrated experience applying an equity lens to projects and initiatives within their area of influence
Consideration will also be given for ensuring representation of across:
- University role / affiliation (E.g. student, faculty, staff)
- Campus (Vancouver and Okanagan)
How to apply
Interested UBC students, staff or faculty members should complete the online application form by April 10, 2026.
Please note: all personal data shared in the application process will be kept confidential and handled according to UBC’s privacy policies.
Questions?
Contact Project Manager Inas Ettayebi at inas.ettayebi@ubc.ca for support or further information about the Advisory Committee.