The Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) has been established to provide leadership across the Faculty of Medicine in the areas of professionalism, learner mistreatment, equity, diversity, and inclusion, anti-racism, and anti-discrimination.
Events
- Coming Home: Honouring the Resiliency of All Survivors of the Indian Residential School ExperienceJoin our first hybrid Indigenous Speakers Series session on September 25th, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, where, we are honoured to welcome back survivors of the Indian Residential School Experience, who joined us in September 2022, and the children of survivors, who participated in September 2023. Both generations are courageous survivors of the continuing legacy of this horrific chapter in Canada’s history.
- Beyond Diversity: Embedding a Culture of Inclusive Excellence in MedicineJoin REDI’s Third Annual Symposium, on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 from 12:00 pm – 3:15 pm (PST), for a conversation on how to embed inclusive excellence into various domains of academic medicine. We will address topics including teaching, mentorship, leadership, research, and patient care.
- Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami: The National Voice of All Inuit in CanadaJoin us on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PST), for a conversation with Natan Obed, Canada’s National Inuit Leader. Natan Obed is the president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the national representational organization protecting and advancing the rights and interests of Inuit in Canada.
- Managing Fragility and Saviourism Reactions in EDI workIn commemoration of BC Anti-Racism Awareness Week, join us virtually on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm. In this It Starts With Us session, we will have a conversation on combating racism in healthcare. The panel will feature Derek Thompson, Maria Hubinette, Oakley Ramprashad, co-moderated by Saleem Razack and Harpreet Ahuja.
- “Disability in Genetic Counselling” Panel DiscussionJoin the Genetic Counseling Education Series virtually on May 17, 2024, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM PST for a discussion on awareness and support for individuals living and working with a disability or chronic condition within the medical profession, including genetic counseling. The session will cover interactions with both patients and colleagues, as well as inclusiveness in the education and training of new students.
- Asian Heritage MonthAsian Heritage Month offers us an opportunity to learn more about the history of Canadians of Asian heritage and to celebrate their diverse contributions to our society.
Recent Posts
- REDI Best Practices: Designing a Faculty In-Person Interview Experience for SuccessThis tip sheet outlines the essentials of structuring an effective and inclusive faculty interview process at UBC. The in-person interview is a critical step in hiring, involving traditional Q&A sessions, teaching demonstrations, and strategic meetings with leadership and potential colleagues. It ensures that every candidate feels valued and has an equal opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities.
- REDI’s Indigenous Musicians ListJune 21st marks National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, a time to “recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada” (Government of Canada). In honour of this day, we are thrilled to share a curated list of our favourite Indigenous musicians.
- PrideLearn and celebrate with us during this Pride season.
- Intergroup dialogueIntergroup dialogue is a face-to-face, structured, and facilitated group experience that creates opportunities for participants to listen deeply, engage in self-reflection, and gain new perspectives on polarizing societal issues.
- Coming Home: Honouring the Resiliency of All Survivors of the Indian Residential School ExperienceJoin our first hybrid Indigenous Speakers Series session on September 25th, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, where, we are honoured to welcome back survivors of the Indian Residential School Experience, who joined us in September 2022, and the children of survivors, who participated in September 2023. Both generations are courageous survivors of the continuing legacy of this horrific chapter in Canada’s history.
- Red Dress Day (May 5)Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People, is observed on May 5th.
Recordings
- Gender-affirming Care in Action: Stories and Insights from the FrontlineWatch a recording for a conversation with a panel of healthcare professionals and individuals with transgender lived experiences. Gain valuable insights into the healthcare needs of transgender and gender-diverse individuals and expand your understanding of how to deliver compassionate and high-quality care to all your patients.
- Rez Rules: My Indictment of Canada’s and America’s Systemic Racism Against Indigenous PeoplesWatch the recording for a conversation with Chief Clarence Louie, Osoyoos Indian Band and author of REZ RULES: My Indictment of Canada’s and America’s Systemic Racism Against Indigenous Peoples.
- Beyond Representation: Celebrating Black Excellence in BC HealthcareWatch the recording for a conversation with Black healthcare professionals from BC. In this session organized by Vancouver Coastal Health and REDI, panelists shared their experiences navigating the healthcare work environment and emphasize the importance of recognizing and promoting Black excellence in healthcare.
With gratitude, we acknowledge that the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine and its distributed programs, which include four university academic campuses, are located on traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations Peoples and communities around the province.
We respectfully acknowledge that the UBC Vancouver-Point Grey academic campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), and UBC operations in Vancouver more generally are also on the territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
We respectfully acknowledge that the UBC Okanagan academic campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation.
We respectfully acknowledge that the University of Northern BC Prince George campus is located on the traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, who are part of the Dakelh (Carrier) First Nations.
We acknowledge and respect the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples on whose traditional territories the University of Victoria is located and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Learn more about the Faculty of Medicine’s commitments to reconciliation.