Community Building Through Engagement (CBE)
Online virtual eventThis workshop will delve into foundational concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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Equity and Inclusion Office
IBPOC Staff & Faculty Get Together
Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaIBPOC-identifying faculty and staff are invited to come together for a casual gathering to build community and social connection.
Kelowna Pride March and Festival
Stuart Park 1430 Water Street, Kelowna, BC, CanadaThe Equity & Inclusion Office staff and Positive Space Committee volunteers will be at this year's Kelowna Pride March and Festival to staff the Sparkle Station, answer questions and provide educational resources.
IBPOC Faculty & Staff Hangout
Courtyard 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaAre you a UBCO faculty, staff or postdoctoral scholar that identifies as Indigenous, Black and/or Person of Colour (IBPOC)? Drop by the IBPOC Faculty & Staff Hang Out and enjoy light refreshments and great company.
Free
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in TAing: STEM
Online virtual eventThis online synchronous session is foundational to supporting an equitable and inclusive learning environment, while enhancing department and program specific TA training. Please register to attend the section that best fits your academic discipline and schedule.
Free
Queer Orientation: Queer Consent 101
University Centre (UNC) 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office facilitator Johannah Black as we delve into the queer sex education you didn’t get in high school!
Free
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in TAing Workshop: Creative Arts
Online virtual eventThis online synchronous session is foundational to supporting an equitable and inclusive learning environment, while enhancing department and program specific TA training. Please register to attend the section that best fits your academic discipline and schedule.
Free
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IBPOC Faculty and Staff Meet & Greet
Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaAre you a UBCO faculty or staff member, or postdoc scholar who identifies as Indigenous, Black and/or Person of Color? Connect and find your community at the IBPOC Faculty and Staff Meet & Greet.
Free
Activating Inclusion Workshop: Tools and resources to support EDI planning and strategy
Online virtual eventThrough this online workshop faculty and staff will learn more about UBC’s Activating Inclusion Toolkit and the cycle of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) planning, learning, and action to advance inclusion departments and units.
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Queer Orientation: 2SLGBTQIA+ Grad Student Art Mixer
Arts and Sciences Centre (ASC) 3187 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaThe Student Union's Grad Student Collective welcomes all 2SLGBTQIA+ graduate students to an informal get together. Art supplies and snacks will be provided for free.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in TAing Workshop: Social Sciences & Humanities
Online virtual eventThis online synchronous session is foundational to supporting an equitable and inclusive learning environment, while enhancing department and program specific TA training. Please register to attend the section that best fits your academic discipline and schedule.
Free
Queer and Kinky Sex-Ed Workshop
Online virtual eventAre you queer & curious about kink, BDSM, toys? Join sex coach Azaria Menezes for an informal, easy going conversation about these topics and more.
National Coming Out Day Celebration
The Commons (COM) - Sawchuk Family Theatre (Engagement Theatre) 3297 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin the UBCO Library between 11:00am-1:00pm (drop by anytime) in the Sawchuck Theatre (between the Commons Building and the Library) for a celebration station: stickers, snacks, coffee & more.
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UBCO Pride Picnic
Fipke Centre (FIP) - Foyer & Mezzanine 3247 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaHelp us celebrate the end of Queer Orientation with music, food and maybe even some dogs from B.A.R.K! More details coming soon.
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Queer Orientation 2022: Pride banner reveal
University Centre (UNC) 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin us as we celebrate the campus-wide installment of pride flag banners with coffee, tea, and community at our table in front of the University Centre. More information
Student Demographic Data Project Town Hall for students
Online virtual eventLearn more about the Student Demographic Data Project (SDDP) and its aims to provide the university with inclusive, demographically representative data about our students. Join a panel of UBC experts for an overview of the project; hear how it supports UBC’s equity, diversity and inclusion priorities; ask questions and share your perspectives. Hear from our […]
Student Demographic Data Project Town Hall for faculty and staff
Online virtual eventLearn more about the Student Demographic Data Project (SDDP) and its aims to provide the university with inclusive, demographically representative data about our students. Join a panel of UBC experts for an overview of the project; hear how it supports UBC’s equity, diversity and inclusion priorities; ask questions and share your perspectives. Hear from our […]
14 Not Forgotten Ceremony & Memorial Unveiling
Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) – Richard S. Hallisey Atrium (Lower atrium) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaThe School of Engineering is hosting the annual 14 Not Forgotten memorial ceremony to remember the 14 female lives that were tragically lost in the École Polytechnique massacre.
Documentary Film Screening: Backlash, Misogyny in the Digital Age
Campus Administration Building (ADM) - University Theatre (ADM026) 1138 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, CanadaFeature-length documentary produced by La Ruelle Films which takes a relevant look at the impact and the scourge of cyberviolence.
Foundations of Conflict Engagement
Online virtual eventExplore options for engaging with conflict early with an equity lens.
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Roadmap for Change: Implementing anti-racism commitments at UBC
Online virtual eventJoin this UBC-wide forum to recognize the work of the Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force (ARIE TF), learn about key recommendations from the ARIE TF Final Report and find out about next steps for implementation of UBC's equity and anti-racism commitments.
Foundations of Anti-Racism
The Commons (COM) 3297 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaCelebrate Black History Month with us!
Black History Month: The Drag and Ball of It All
University Centre (UNC) - Ballroom 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaIn celebration of Black History Month, "The Drag and Ball of it All" event will aim to educate and inform participants about the history and cultural significance of the ballroom scene, and its influence on current popular culture.
Celebrating Black Excellence in Academia
Online virtual eventJoin us to celebrate Black excellence in academia.
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.
