New course to support inclusion of sexual and gender diversity
On the 20-year anniversary of Positive Space at UBC, the new Positive Space: Foundations online course is now available to students, faculty, and staff. The self-guided course, available through the Workplace Learning Ecosystem, provides a low-barrier access for UBC community members to learn about sex, sexuality and gender diversity, and ways to learn about and […]
New course launched to support sexual and gender diversity inclusion
Explore how you can disrupt cisnormativity, heteronormativity and amatonormativity, and build more inclusive spaces for sexual and gender diversity
Resources available to the LGBTQ2SIA+ community at UBC
At UBC, we are committed to building a more inclusive campus community. The following are some supports and resources available to LGBTQ2SIA+ community members at UBC.
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 […]
Queer + Trans Student Movie Night
Come and get connected! The UBC Equity & Inclusion Office is hosting a movie night for Queer and/or Trans students and their allies. Join us for dinner and a screening of Finding by Love Intersections followed by a discussion session with the filmmakers, Jen Sungshine and David Ng.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
This Tuesday, November 20th, take a moment to commemorate and honour the victims of anti-transgender violence. Explore local events, resources, and services available to the UBC community.
Celebrate Pride at UBC
Joining in with the Vancouver Pride celebrations, we are hosting a number of events at UBC to celebrate Pride. Come out and show your support for creating positive space across UBC.
UBC Pride
Come one, come all – we’re kicking off Pride at UBC in style. On August 1, sashay your way to the U-Commons area outside the NEST to celebrate diversity, inclusion and positive space at UBC!
Have Your Say: UBC Pride Installation
To celebrate Pride, we are working with campus partners to bring a LGBQ and Trans PRIDE installation to the AMS Nest. There are three design options under consideration – tell us which one is your favourite.
UBC Pride Week Convergence
This week is UBC Pride Week and the UBC Equity & Inclusion Office invites staff and faculty to celebrate and connect over a casual Pride Convergence meet-up.