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
- 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.
- Black Imaginaries – Worldbuilding Towards a New Public HealthJoin the Black Public Health Collective on April 11th at 6 pm for an event on the world of Black imaginaries and their impact on public health. This in-person gathering will take place at the Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue and also will be live-streamed. Get ready to explore new perspectives and ideas that can shape the future of healthcare.
- Camp Suzuki At Chá7elkwnech: Walking With The SquamishFaculty and post-secondary educators are invited to join Camp Suzuki on April 24-25 at Chá7elkwnech for a rare opportunity to learn about Átl’ka7tsem’s (Howe Sound) rich history, Squamish Nation culture and language, canoeing, conservation leadership and coastal ecosystems. You’ll leave the retreat with a deeply enriched understanding of this place.
Recent Posts
- REDI’s Refugee Experiences Book ListApril 4th marks Refugee Rights Day, a time to reflect on the challenges faced by refugees. Explore a curated collection of diverse books that capture the resilience, courage, and humanity of refugees from around the world. These narratives can empower you to deliver compassionate care that respects the dignity and humanity of each individual you serve.
- Universal DesignUniversal Design (UD) calls for the removal of barriers to support everyone, not only people with disabilities. It can be applied to a variety of contexts, including learning and the workplace.
- Strengthening STEM pathways for Indigenous youthA look back at the early impacts of seed2STEM, an innovative UBC summer research program for Indigenous youth in B.C.
- Trans-inclusive reproductive health care: Interview with Dr. A.J. LowikMarch 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility. 🏳️⚧️ Explore how Dr. A.J. Lowik, a University of British Columbia postdoctoral fellow, is working to shape more trans-inclusive, gender-affirming reproductive health care for British Columbians.
- REDI Best Practices: EDI Criteria & Interview Questions in Faculty and Staff SearchesThis tip sheet offers a structured framework for reflecting on essential EDI considerations when developing a faculty hiring process, offering guidance to consider before writing the job posting, before reviewing applications, and before selecting interview questions. Offering several lists of selection criteria and interview questions, it is a prompt for hiring committees to think deeply about the meaning of “excellence” and approach the entirety of the hiring process with inclusion in mind.
- REDI Best Practices: The 5 D’s of Bystander InterventionImagine you witness harassment unfolding before your eyes. What steps can you take? This tip sheet breaks down the crucial elements of intervention, starting with a thoughtful consideration of timing. Is it safe to act immediately, or is it wiser to wait for a safer opportunity? Discover the five key actions you can take from direct intervention to delegation, each “D” offers a strategic approach tailored to various scenarios.
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.