Black History Month Film Screening: The Woman King
Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaFree film screening of The Woman King.
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Equity and Inclusion Office
IBPOC Faculty & Staff Get Together: Celebrating Black History Month
University Centre (UNC) - Ballroom 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaCelebrate the last day of Black History Month with an IBPOC Faculty and Staff Get Together. Join together in solidarity with other IBPOC faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students to recognize and appreciate the achievements, impact and legacies of Black community members.
Celebrating Black Women at UBCO
University Centre (UNC) - Ballroom 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin us at this in-person panel discussion celebrating Black women and their achievements, lived experiences, paths to success, and contributions to the UBCO community.
UBC Disability Affinity Group (DAG) Check-In
Kelowna, BC, CanadaAttend an informal, drop-in style Zoom meeting to discuss concerns, issues, strategies, advocacy, ideas, or just sit back and relax with your camera on or off in a safe and supportive environment with other disabled UBC community members. Please email disability.affinity@equity.ubc.ca for connection details and please include any accessibility needs. All self-identifying disabled UBC community members are […]
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Mini Pride Picnic
Arts & Sciences Courtyard 3187 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin us for a mini Pride picnic and gathering on Wednesday June 7th from 1pm - 4pm in the courtyard outside of the Arts & Science building!
JEDII STEM Series: Best practices for effective allyship
Online virtual eventJoin this JEDII STEM Series session to explore best practices (and common pitfalls) for engaging in thoughtful and intentional allyship with historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized groups.
An Evening With Dr. Maydianne Andrade
University Centre (UNC) - Ballroom 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin us for An Evening with Dr. Maydianne Andrade - Spiders to wrangle and mountains to climb.
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Pride Programming Launch: Meet and Greet
University Centre (UNC) 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaCelebrate the launch of Pride Programming 2023-24 with a low-stakes meet and greet for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and allies at UBC.
2023 IBPOC Faculty & Staff Meet & Greet
University Centre (UNC) - Ballroom 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaKick-off the term with the IBPOC Faculty & Staff Meet & Greet! Enjoy refreshments while connecting with other IBPOC-identifying faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars at UBCO.
Queer Consent 101
University Centre (UNC) - First and Second Year Collegium 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaQueer Consent 101 Join Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office facilitator Johannah Black as we delve into the queer sex education you didn’t get in high school! In this workshop we'll talk about consent basics, tools for setting boundaries, resources for exploring desire in queer relationships. We center queer and trans experiences throughout and take […]
National Coming Out Day
The Commons (COM) - Sawchuk Family Theatre (Engagement Theatre) 3297 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaOctober 11 is National Coming Out Day. This day celebrates the many people who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ who “come out” (a term stemming from the phrase “come out of the closet”) to friends or family about their sexuality. Visit our celebration station to recognize this big moment with bracelet making, snacks, coffee and more!
Go Global Q&A Session – 2SLGBTQIA+ LENS
Online virtual eventJoin a Go Global Advisor and Ambassador at a Q&A session.
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Pride Programming: Banner Reveal – Coffee & Cookies
University Centre (UNC) 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaDrop by the Rainbow Staircase to learn about the plethora of pride flags that exist and celebrate the second year of UBC Okanagan's Pride Banners with coffee & music. Learn more
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SVPRO Presents: Trans Allyship 101
University Centre (UNC) - First and Second Year Collegium 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaThis International Pronouns Day, join us in unraveling the gender-binary by learning more about diverse gender identities! This workshop from the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) at UBCO will equip you with the practical skills necessary to support your gender-diverse friends, family members, and classmates. Learn all about pronouns, pride, and cis-gendered privilege! […]
Pride Picnic: Drag, Music and Joy
Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) – Richard S. Hallisey Atrium (Lower atrium) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaDon’t miss Pride Programming 2023-24’s flagship event, Pride Picnic! Back again, Pride Picnic is an annual celebration of gender and sexual diversity and queer joy.
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Pride Programming: 2SLGBTQIA+ Faculty and Staff Cinq à Sept
Join 2SLGBTQIA+ faculty & staff at Jackknife Brewing for an informal rendez-vous.
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Pride Programming: 2SLGBTQIA+ Grad Student Brunch
Arts and Sciences Centre (ASC) - Graduate Student Collegium 3187 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin the Graduate Student Facilitators and SUO for a fun Pride Programming event!
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14 Not Forgotten Ceremony
Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) – Richard S. Hallisey Atrium (Lower atrium) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaPlease join the School of Engineering at UBC Okanagan in a special memorial ceremony to remember the 14 women whose lives were lost in the École Polytechnique massacre.
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Black History Month kick-off booth
The Commons (COM) - Sawchuk Family Theatre (Engagement Theatre) 3297 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaCelebrate the start of Black History Month and drop by the kick-off booth to grab a coffee, enjoy some music, and learn more about Black History Month and what’s happening on campus and in the community this month.
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Black History Month 2024
Black History Month: Equity matters booth
The Commons (COM) - Sawchuk Family Theatre (Engagement Theatre) 3297 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaStop by the Equity Ambassadors’ booth to learn about Black Liberation in Canada for Black History Month. Enter to win a prize pack and hear about upcoming Black History month events.
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Black History Month 2024
Black History Month: Celebrating Black Creatives
Residence - Nechako 1255 International Mews, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin the IBPOC@UBCO group in celebrating Black History Month. Come together in community to share food, listen to music and celebrate Black artists at UBCO and across British Columbia. All UBCO community members are welcome.
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Equity Matters Forum: Bullying persists
Campus Administration Building (ADM) - University Theatre (ADM026) 1138 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaIn the lead up to Pink Shirt Day (anti-bullying campaign) on February 28, join staff facilitators, student leaders and EDI committee members from across campus for an informal and experimental forum on the effectiveness of active bystander training, anti-bullying initiatives, allyship trainings, cancel culture, and more.
Trans Soul Rebellion
Revelry Food+Music Hub 1383 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC, CanadaTrans Soul Rebellion is an all-ages celebration of local drag and music performances in honor of Trans Day of Visibility. Stop by Revelry Kelowna on March 20 to centre the joy and resilience of the trans community, enjoy performances from local trans artists and performers, and build connections.
Equity and Inclusion Office—Open House
Campus Administration Building (ADM) - Foyer 1138 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaThe Equity and Inclusion Office at UBCO, co-hosted with colleagues, invites you to an open house in the Campus Administration Lobby
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Pit Stop: Coffee and Connection
Campus Administration Building (ADM) - Foyer 1138 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaStop by the UBCO Admin building for a coffee with staff from the UBC Equity & Inclusion Office, Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO), Independent Investigations Office (IIO), Office of the Ombudsperson for Students and student conduct.
