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Happening now: Dr. Handel Wright presenting on "Unlearning and Undoing White Supremacy in B.C.’s Office of the Provincial Health Officer – towards an environment of trustworthiness, cultural safety and reconciliation"

Race Ideology: Historical Perspectives, Current Realities and Re-imagining the Future - Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Race Ideology: Historical Perspectives, Current Realities and Re-imagining the Future Join us for our inaugural virtual symposium Wednesday, May 25, 2022 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Register here > Please note that the event will be recorded This symposium will explore how racist ideology led to the categor...

Some photos from the panels that were organized on May 14 at the inaugural Inter-Institutional Forum of the Scarborough National Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education. You may also view the entire program on the UBC Events page at this link: https://events.ubc.ca/towards-black-flourishing/

Streaming now: https://events.ubc.ca/towards-black-flourishing/

On May 13 and 14, the University of British Columbia (UBC) will be hosting the inaugural Inter-Institutional Forum of the Scarborough National Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education. The forum will include a public symposium, co-hosted by UBC and Simon Fraser University (SFU), on May 14.

Community Making and Black Flourishing Through the Scarborough Charter brings together four panels of administrators, faculty, advisors, students, and community activists for discussion. The event is an opportunity to engage with experts, thought leaders and activists on pathways for action on addressing anti-Black racism and promoting Black representation and flourishing in academia.

May 14, 2022 | 2:00–5:45 pm PDT
In-person at UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street or Virtually via Livestream

For further information and to register to attend in person or via livestream, please click the link below:

https://events.ubc.ca/towards-black-flourishing/

“Thanks to the Scarborough Charter and this symposium, we have an opportunity to discuss concrete pathways for addressing anti-Black racism and promoting Black inclusion and flourishing in higher education and the wider community. Black people and Black cultures are acutely underrepresented in British Columbia and this event is an opportunity to build Black community and foster a welcoming, supportive environment for Black scholars, staff and students at UBC and SFU and in the larger community.” — Dr. Handel Kashope Wright, Senior Advisor to the President on Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence, UBC, Director of the Centre of Culture, Identity and Education, UBC, & Member of the Scarborough Charter Steering Committee.

On May 13 and 14, the University of British Columbia (UBC) will be hosting the inaugural Inter-Institutional Forum of the Scarborough National Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education. The forum will include a public symposium, co-hosted by UBC and Simon Fraser University (SFU), on May 14.

Community Making and Black Flourishing Through the Scarborough Charter brings together four panels of administrators, faculty, advisors, students, and community activists for discussion. The event is an opportunity to engage with experts, thought leaders and activists on pathways for action on addressing anti-Black racism and promoting Black representation and flourishing in academia.

May 14, 2022 | 2:00–5:45 pm PDT
In-person at UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street or Virtually via Livestream

For further information and to register to attend in person or via livestream, please click the link below:

https://events.ubc.ca/towards-black-flourishing/

Over the last year, UBC has launched a series of initiatives addressing systemic racism within our community, including forming an Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence (ARIE) Task Force. Since beginning its work in March 2021, the ARIE Task Force, co-chaired by Dr. Handel K. Wright and Dr. Shirley Chau. has made a series of interim recommendations to address the many forms of systemic racism and to promote inclusive excellence at UBC.

On April 22, the ARIE Task Force will release its final report, which delivers 54 recommendations focused on students, faculty, and staff as well as Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour. You are invited to attend the virtual launch.

The event will feature remarks from the Task Force co-chairs and UBC leadership, as well as a panel discussion about the recommendations. This is an opportunity for the community to learn more about the report and its recommendations. The full Task Force report will be made available on April 22 at https://antiracism.ubc.ca.

For registration: https://antiracism.ubc.ca/2022/04/11/arie-tf-report-launch

Did you miss last week's book launch and discussion, "Nuances of Blackness in the Canadian Academy"? You can now view it on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdfSItadcWI&t=4898s

Addressing the Nuances of Blackness in the Canadian Academy #BlackAfterFebruary Thursday, March 31 2022 | 10:00 – 11:30 am PST | 2:00- 3:30 pm ESTAs part of our series CCIE hosted a book launch and discussion titled...