Equity and Inclusion

March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, an intentional opportunity to celebrate and recognize the valuable contributions of trans community members – and reflect on how we can all contribute to trans inclusion. Find events and resources: bit.ly/3IWSQZh

February is an opportunity for a focused, intentional and elevated reflection and recognition of Black history and achievement. Learn about available resources and Black History Month events happening at UBCO: bit.ly/49hIw9g

January 29: National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia. Today is an opportunity to honour the survivors and victims and reaffirm our commitments to addressing Islamophobia and other forms of discrimination. bit.ly/49dTEE2

View the following remarks by Dr. by Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion: bit.ly/NDAVAW

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we reaffirm our commitment to building a barrier-free and equitable educational environment.

UBC's Associate Vice-President, Equity & Inclusion, reflects on the significance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and efforts to advance accessibility and disability equity critical to the success of students, faculty and staff: equity.ubc.ca/messages-from-… #UBCO

Statement on the violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: bit.ly/470cAp5

Earlier today, students, faculty and staff installed a series of hummingbird flags in the courtyard to represent the children who never came home and remember the unmarked graves at residential schools across Canada. Read more about the installation: bit.ly/3rutNaR

A message from Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion, to the UBC community in recognition of Orange Shirt Day and the National Truth and Reconciliation Day: #UBC" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">equity.ubc.ca/messages-from-… #UBCO

Have you spotted these orange shirts around campus? UBCO students, faculty, and staff crafted paper orange shirts to raise awareness for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Learn more about Orange Shirt Day and how you can participate: bit.ly/3ECON29

Resources and support for the UBC community amidst geopolitical tensions: bit.ly/455cdrR

Read UBC's statement in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. To the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at UBC, know that you are valued and that we stand behind you. equity.ubc.ca/messages-from-… #UBC #UBCO

Reflecting on the shocking stabbing at @UWaterloo, we wish a speedy recovery to the injured professor & students & reaffirm our commitments to safety, inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ students, faculty & staff & those who work and learn in solidarity w/ them: bit.ly/444sbTm #UBC

It's March 31, Trans Day of Visibility. Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion, recognizes trans leadership at #UBCO and reflects on the work ahead to build a more trans-inclusive university: equity.ok.ubc.ca/news/recognizi…

Today is the International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Read the statement from Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion, recognizing and reflecting on this day: equity.ubc.ca/news-and-stori… #UBC #UBCO

Would you like to help build a more accessible UBC? Join UBC's inaugural Accessibility Committee to support disability inclusion and guide future directions for accessibility at the university. Faculty, staff and students are invited to apply: equity.ubc.ca/news-and-stori… #UBC #UBCO

International Women’s Day takes place annually on March 8. Across research, education, and university services and student life, women at #UBC are making a difference in the lives of others every day. Celebrate and learn more: bit.ly/3SH17EO #InternationalWomensDay

#UBCO students, faculty and staff: Join UBC’s leadership on January 25 to learn about next steps to advance the implementation of university's equity and anti-racism priorities. Register now at equity.ok.ubc.ca/events/event/r…

"We must be vigilant, relentless, and try to create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, included and everyone can thrive." - @sherylsf12 Today on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women we remind you to help #EndViolence. #14NotForgotten

On December 6 we remember & mourn the 14 women murdered at Polytechnique Montréal in 1989 in an act of violent misogyny - as well as all those who have experienced or lost their lives to gender-based violence (GBV). Consider what you can do stop GBV: bit.ly/3W0k31T #UBC