Topics:
EDI+Indigeneity
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
UBC Geering Up recognized for impact on future engineers by IEEE
| Announcement
UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach is being recognized for its achievements in promoting STEM education to youth, with an award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' Educational Activities Board.
Truth and Reconciliation in workplaces
CBC Listen | | Media coverage
Dana-Lyn Mackenzie, Senior Manager of EDI and Indigeneity, discussed Weaving Relations, a training course on Indigenous understanding for UBC faculty and staff.
Optimism, gratitude, and painful memories at B.C. events on Orange Shirt Day
British Columbia | | Media coverage
Applied Science co-hosted an intergenerational march at the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre on September 30 to mark Orange Shirt Day. Dana-Lyn Mackenzie, Senior Manager EDI and Indigeneity, was quoted.
‘We are always there’: Indigenous people also practice self-care on Sept. 30
Global News | | Media coverage
Indigenous engineering PhD student Danilo Caron said spending time with family following September 30 is restorative.
9 ways to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in and around Vancouver
Curiocity | | Media coverage
UBC Applied Science and Land and Food Systems are hosting an intergenerational march on Sep 30 to mark Orange Shirt Day.
Weaving Relations: UBC launches Indigenous histories training course
The Ubyssey | | Media coverage
A new course exploring Indigenous histories in Canada, developed by UBC Applied Science, has launched on National Indigenous Peoples Day.
2023 Dean’s Awards honour Applied Science faculty and staff
| Announcement
Eight exemplary members of the UBC Applied Science community received the 2023 Dean's Awards in recognition of their significant contributions, innovation in research and teaching, and dedication to students.
UBC launches training course on Indigenous understanding for faculty and staff
| Announcement
Weaving Relations is a new training course open to all UBC students, faculty and staff that builds a baseline understanding of Indigenous matters.
Engineering a new future: Meet six inspiring UBC graduates
| Announcement
Meet six UBC Engineering women and non-binary graduates of 2023 who have made an impact.
Indigenous Initiatives Design Series (II-Design Series) for STEM
| Landing page
Committment Completion of the II-Design Series requires 13-15 hours total time commitment, including: attendance and active participation in 3 half-day synchronous workshops (9 hours – Days 1 & 2 will be on zoom; Day 3 will meet in-…