This section of the A-RTL Ecosystems Table includes units, departments, and communities on campus that house information, resources, events, and programs that pertain to anti-racism; decolonization; and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
| Resource/Initiative | UBC Affiliation | Audience | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence (ARIE) Task Force | Office of the President and Co-Executive Leads for Anti-Racism | Staff, faculty, and students | The Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force convened for an intense period of work in April 2021. Its six committees representing Work and Study constituencies and Equity Deserving Racialized Groups has put forward 54 recommendations in its final report, which is now available.
The Task Force was created as part of the response to UBC’s commitment to build a more inclusive university community. The work of the Task Force is supported by the Office of the President and the Co-Executive Leads for Anti-Racism. |
| Equity & Inclusion Office (EIO) | Equity & Inclusion Office (EIO) | Staff, faculty, and students | The Equity & Inclusion Office works to build a community in which human rights are respected, and equity and inclusion are embedded in all areas of academic, work and campus life.
For EIO events and initiatives taking place at UBC Okanagan, check out the UBC Okanagan website. |
| First Nations House of Learning (FNHL) | First Nations House of Learning (FNHL) | Staff, faculty, and students | The First Nations House of Learning’s (FNHL) mandate is to make UBC’s vast resources more accessible to Indigenous people and to improve its ability to meet their needs by organizing and maintaining Longhouse student services and spaces; overseeing public and academic programming at the Longhouse; leading and supporting strategic planning and communications on UBC Indigenous initiatives; and by providing a point of contact for Indigenous communities. It also engages with the public, media, and UBC personnel on a host of Indigenous-related matters. |
| Indigenous Centre | UBC Okanagan Student Services | Students | The Indigenous Centre, located on the second floor of the University Centre building (UNC 210), provides a sense of belonging and community to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students. This home away from home is committed to enriching the quality of the student experience for Indigenous students by promoting access, providing capacity building opportunities, and celebrating success.
The Indigenous Centre has a team of Indigenous peer mentors and tutors. The tutors hold office hours and workshops in the Centre throughout the academic year. |
| Indigenous Initiatives | Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) | Staff, faculty, and students | Indigenous Initiatives at CTLT develops and offers programming, resources, and consultations focused on Indigenous engagement in curriculum, pedagogy, classroom climate, and professional development. |
| Indian Residential School History & Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) | Indian Residential School History & Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) | Staff, faculty, and students | The Indian Residential School History & Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) addresses the colonial legacy of residential schools and other policies imposed by the Canadian government on Indigenous Peoples, and ensures that this history is acknowledged, examined and understood within the UBC community. |
