• Freedom to Read | Community Read-in

    Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    A community read-in is part book club and part coffee-house event, where a book is selected and folks gather to read and discuss it together. This year, we’ve selected two books that have been challenged in many libraries and schools recently: Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe.

    Free
  • *** CANCELLED IBPOC @ UBC—Community Building and Connection

    University Centre (UNC) - Ballroom 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    **CANCELLED Whether you are new to UBCO or have been around awhile, you are invited to join us for networking and community building with other IBPOC faculty, staff and postdoctoral […]

  • Trans Day of Visibility resource booth

    The Commons (COM) - Sawchuk Family Theatre (Engagement Theatre) 3297 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    To mark the International Day of Transgender Visibility (TDOV), the Equity & Inclusion Office, Queer Independent Student Club, Pride Resource Center and Pride Programming will host an interactive resource booth […]

  • Equity Reads: On Cuddling reading club

    Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    In anticipation of a public talk by the author Phanuel Antwi on April 23, the Equity & Inclusion Office and Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies invite you to join […]

  • UBCO StEAR Enhancement Fund Showcase

    Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    The Equity & Inclusion Office welcomes the campus community to hear from recent recipients of the StEAR Enhancement Fund and celebrate their impactful projects. Light refreshments provided, no registration required. […]

  • Queer Faculty and Staff Collective: Coffee Meet-Up

    Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Looking to meet other LGBTQIA2S+ faculty and staff at UBCO? Join the Queer Faculty and Staff Collective for an informal, bring-your-own-coffee meet-up. No agenda — just a chance to connect, chat, and learn a bit about the QFSC if you’re interested. All are welcome!

  • Public Talk with Phanuel Antwi

    University Centre (UNC) - Ballroom 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Join the Equity & Inclusion Office and the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies for a Public Talk by Phanuel Antwi, Canada Research Chair in Black Arts and Epistemologies and […]

  • Understanding the WES Survey

    UBC Okanagan 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Speaker: Shweta Jaiswal Thakur, Human Resources at UBC Okanagan In this session, faculty and staff will be guided through the 2025 Workplace Experience Survey data, exploring practical applications and engaging in […]

  • IBPOC Community Care Beading Space

    University Commons Field 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    If you are a UBC Okanagan faculty member, staff or postdoctoral scholar who identifies as Indigenous, Black, and/or a Person of Colour, or as a member of another racialized group, […]

  • EDI Action Network: EDI in Tumultuous Times

    Online virtual event

    This virtual session will provide an opportunity to connect with colleagues across campus doing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) work and engage with an important and timely theme. Context: We […]

  • Animal Pride: Nature’s Coming Out Story

    Campus Administration Building (ADM) - University Theatre (ADM026) 1138 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    This documentary addresses the nexus of culture and science examining how historically zoology has suppressed evidence of queer animal behaviours.

    Free
  • Ubuntu Gathering

    University Centre (UNC) 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    In the spirit of Ubuntu—“I am because we are”—we invite Black students, faculty, staff, and alumni to join us on October 10. This gathering offers a dedicated space to connect, […]

    Free
  • Sankofa Book Club Reading Event

    The Commons (COM) 3297 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Join The Sankofa Book Club at The Black Student Space for a discussion on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s, The Thing Around Your Neck, a powerful collection of short stories exploring identity, […]

    Free
  • IBPOC Faculty and Staff Welcome Lunch

    University Centre (UNC) 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    You're invited to connect with fellow IBPOC faculty, staff and postdoctoral fellows across campus! Share experiences and stories in a welcoming, supportive environment and celebrate community, joy and belonging at […]