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Join UBC’s National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism on June 10 & 11
On June 10–11, 2021, join the National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism. This is an opportunity for candid conversations about how to address the ongoing crisis of anti-Asian racism in Canada.
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Updated version of Indigenous Peoples Language Guide now available
An updated version of the Indigenous Peoples Language Guide, which was created in partnership with the First Nations House of Learning and Brand & Marketing, is now available for download.
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Randomly selected faculty and staff to be surveyed on HR / Finance Administrative processes
On June 1, randomly selected faculty and staff across the UBC community will be asked for their insight into how selected Workday processes have stabilized, improved, or require attention post go-live.
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Supports for employees impacted by domestic violence
In BC, domestic and sexual violence leave is now a job protected leave of absence in the workplace.
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Staff Pension Plan Annual Report and the 2021 Update
The UBC Staff Pension Plan (SPP) 2020 Annual Report is online. The report includes a Message from the Chair and Executive Director, membership statistics, Plan and financial statistics, a review of the Plan’s funds and investment performance, and information about how to access your pension information online.
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Through the Lens: I Am Because You Are vs I Am Because You’re Not (June 9)
In this encore workshop, I Am Because You Are vs I Am Because You’re Not, join Lady Dia and Trophy as they continue their conversation expounding the lived experiences of resilience through creativity and self-governance grounded in the philosophy of Ubuntu. Wednesday, June 9 10:00am - 12:00pm
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IGNITE Book Club (May 27)
IGNITE Book Club is designed with and for racialized faculty to allow for the exploration and discussion of memoirs written by renowned racialized authors.
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Funding opportunities to create a more inclusive UBC
Anti-Racism Initiatives Fund Apply to the new Anti-Racism Initiatives Fund open to students, faculty and staff. Up to $10,000 is available for anti-racism initiatives at UBC, including efforts that celebrate, elevate, and raise awareness and understanding of diverse cultures on our campuses.
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Save the Date: UBC’s National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism (June 10-11)
On June 10-11 join experts, leaders, and community organizers across different sectors for the National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism.
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Recording available from UBC Inclusion Action Plan Virtual Forum
On May 7, student, faculty and staff gathered at the virtual forum on UBC’s Inclusion Action Plan to hear about ways that UBC is activating inclusion across the university.
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