EDID Committee
The School of Kinesiology has established an EDID committee as part of its commitment to fostering a community that is built on values of equity, inclusivity, and diversity, and that is further committed to working towards decolonization and Indigenization, where all members of the School may thrive and feel welcomed.
Committee Members
Eli Puterman (he/him)
Associate Professor, School of Kinesiology
Canada Research Chair in Physical Activity and Health
I am a queer cis-gendered man, married to an exceptional and talented human named Dave, with a son (Zev) who is wild, bright, and keeps us on our toes. From September to June, we live in Downtown Vancouver, on the traditional lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, and in the summer live in the forest on Nelson Island, the traditional lands of the Sechelt Nation (members of the Coast Salish Peoples). As a queer man and child of immigrants to Canada who are survivors of the Holocaust, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to ensure that our School and society, in general, are more equitable and inclusive for all.
Liv Yoon (she/her)
Associate Professor of Race, Ethics and Physical Culture, School of Kinesiology
Dr. Yoon is a 1.5 generation Korean-Canadian settler having grown up in South Korea and Wabanaki land. Her research is at the intersection of climate change, social inequities, and health, with a focus on community engagement and participatory methods. She hopes to contribute to advancing EDI-D efforts to be contextually appropriate and responsive to the complex and compounding issues of today, and to making EDI-D efforts feel relevant, and a welcoming environment for all. Fun fact: From young age, she feels it in her left shoulder when she drinks cold beverages.
Dan Gamu (he/him)
Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology
I am a newly appointed Assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology and am a 1st generation settler of mixed (South Asian and British) ancestry. As a basic scientist, my focus is to unravel cellular/molecular mechanisms governing the health and functionality of our bodily tissues like muscles and fats. As such, my academic approach has always been to take an agnostic and reductionist approach to the questions I answer. However, as I have moved throughout my career, I have come to appreciate that research is very much a team sport that benefits greatly from differing approaches, points of view and experiences. The impetus for my participation in this committee is several-fold. First, I hope to bolster my understanding of matters relating to equity and inclusion, both at the bench and beyond. Furthermore, I hope to leverage the skills learned in this space to provide the most effective mentorship possible to support trainee and student development. Fun fact: I am an ardent skateboarder and snowboarder. I am also learning (and loving) to play hockey for the first time in my life alongside my two young kids.
Janice Forsyth (she/her)
Professor, Indigenous Land-Based Physical Culture and Wellness, School of Kinesiology
Member of the Fisher River Cree Nation. Contributing mostly an Indigenous and decolonizing perspective. Fun fact: I write cryptic texts.
Robert Boushel (he/him)
Director, School of Kinesiology
Professor, Systems Biology, Exercise and Health
Dr. Boushel is a first-generation immigrant of Irish Scottish descent who grew up in rural Abenaki territory. He studies the physiological responses to exercise and works with CHANGE BC supporting culturally relevant exercise within primary care practice in rural and remote communities. He aims to support the aspirations of the committee and School and to learn of ways to foster meaningful engagement of all individuals in the School.
Jasmin Ma (she/her)
Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology
Dr. Ma is the faculty liaison for the Kinesiology Undergraduate Society BIPOC Committee. She works with members of the disability community to help make physical activity more inclusive and advocates for the notion of ‘nothing about us, without us’. Jasmin resides, works, and plays on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Fun fact: The coffee mug she carries around all day never actually has coffee in it…
Desmond McEwan (he/him)
Assistant Professor of Sport Psychology, School of Kinesiology
As a member of the EDID committee, Dr. McEwan aims to contribute to activities that help foster a respectful and welcoming environment and ensure that all individuals within the School have an opportunity to thrive. Dr. McEwan is of Ukrainian and British descent, and currently works and resides on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. Fun fact: Much to the chagrin of his students and friends in the lower mainland, Dr. McEwan is a fan of the Edmonton Oilers and San Francisco 49ers!
Erica Bennett (she/her)
Assistant Professor in Health, Culture, and Inclusion, School of Kinesiology
Dr. Bennett is a 4th generation White settler of French and English ancestry. She works in community and conducts research attending to 2SLGTBQIA+ experiences of physical activity, and brings this lens to her work with the School’s EDID committee. Fun fact: Erica has dreams of one day performing in a show choir.
Kay Anderson (they/them/he/him)
Graduate Student, School of Kinesiology
Kay is a non-binary, transmasculine, queer graduate student who serves as a representative on UBC Kinesiology’s EDID committee. After completing their undergraduate and master’s degrees in Kinesiology in Treaty 6 Territory, they moved to the unceded, ancestral, and stolen territory of the Musqueam people. Kay is also a co-facilitator of aQueerdemics, a student-led support group for 2SLGBTQIA+ graduate and post-doctoral students at UBC. Driven by a passion for promoting equity and inclusivity in Kinesiology, a field historically shaped for and dominated by Western perspectives, Kay is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all faculty, staff, and students.
Jay Banwait (he/him)
Masters Student, School of Kinesiology
Jay is a second-year Master of Kinesiology student who serves as a graduate representative to the committee. He is a 1st generation settler of South Asian ancestry. As a program coordinator specializing in socioeconomic health equity, he is passionate about addressing the root causes of health disparities faced by individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds and implementing initiatives that promote access to resources and integrate the understanding of the social determinants of health. Fun Fact: Jay can speak 3.5 languages!
Jamie Coukell (she/her)
Undergraduate Student, School of Kinesiology
Jamie is Gitxsan from Gitanyow with mixed-settler ancestry and works, learns, and plays on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. Jamie serves as a co-Director of the Kinesiology Undergraduate Society’s BIPOC Committee which works to create inclusive environments and events dedicated to the needs of Black communities, Indigenous communities, and communities of colours. Jamie represents the work she does with the KUS BIPOC Committee as an Undergraduate Student Representative on the EDID Committee. Fun fact: Jamie can play the saxophone (but not very good)!
Carson Wong (he/him)
Undergraduate Student, School of Kinesiology
Carson is a fourth-year Bachelor of Kinesiology student and is of Chinese and Portuguese descent. He is the Director of the Kinesiology Undergraduate Society’s Pride Committee, which designs programs and resources to advance the inclusion, empowerment and professional development of 2SLGBTQIA+ students. As an Undergraduate Representative on this EDID committee, Carson aims to provide insights from a student’s perspective. He was born, lives, works and studies on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nation. Fun fact: Carson is on the UBC Triathlon team.
Mandate
To act as an advisory body in the School of Kinesiology with respect to issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.
To provide insight on the meanings and definitions of reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, and Indigenization (global principles), and provide a framework for their translation to operational approaches across the School’s activities (Toolkit), including guidelines on what is/is not permitted by law (e.g., identity) or policy.
To provide leadership and guidance in the cultivation and fostering of accessible, equitable, diverse, inclusive, culturally safe, and decolonizing working and learning environments in the School of Kinesiology by addressing EDID issues around Indigeneity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, language, religion, culture, disability, neurodiversity, and class.
To provide guidance on the review of the School of Kinesiology’s EDID policies, processes, and initiatives.
To complement and liaise with the other standing committees in the School around matters of accessibility, equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity, specifically providing guidance with respect to the establishment of equitable and inclusive policies, processes, curriculum, research, events, community engagement, and related matters.
To help lead initiatives aimed at promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization in the School of Kinesiology that are informed by the UBC Inclusion Action Plan, the UBC Strategic Plan, UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.
Initiatives
Coming soon!
EDID Involvement
Together, we can work toward a more equitable, inclusive, and welcoming campus for everyone. Engaging in EDID initiatives is essential to creating a space where all students, faculty, and staff feel valued and supported.
UBC Involvement
There are many opportunities to support equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization across campus.
UBC Networks, Clubs, & Committees
These are student-led groups and staff and faculty initiatives that are supporting UBC’s diverse communities.
Kinesiology Undergraduate Society Pride Committee
This committee is dedicated to fostering a safe and empowering environment for 2SLGBTQIA+ kinesiology students by designing thoughtful programs and resources.
Kinesiology Undergraduate Society BIPOC Committee
This committee works to create an inclusive space by organizing events and initiatives tailored to the unique needs of Black, Indigenous, and Students of Color in kinesiology.
Education Graduate Society aQueerdemics Committee
aQueerdemics is a small but vibrant community group created by and for 2SLGBTQIA+ graduate students and researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Our primary goal is to cultivate an inclusive and empowering space where members can collaborate, connect, and support one another in both academic and personal endeavors. We value diversity, mutual respect, and the sharing of experiences to enrich our collective knowledge and strengthen our community. We can be reached via email at aqueerdemics@gmail.com or via Instagram @aqueerdemics.
EDID Support & Resources
Experiencing loneliness and isolation is a common part of life for many people with marginalized identities. These resources are here to help reduce some of that stress and make sure you have a supportive community around you as you take care of yourself.
Mental Health Support
| Resource Name | Synopsis | Audience |
| Crisis Lines | ||
| 310 Mental Health Support [Hotline] | Provides a toll-free number connecting callers to a BC crisis line, without a wait or busy signal. Offers emotional support, information on appropriate referral options, and a wide range of support relating to mental health concerns. | BC Residents |
| National Suicide Crisis Helpline [Hotline] | Provides free, 24/7 access to mental health crisis support and suicide prevention services across Canada via phone or text. | Canadian Residents |
| Here2Talk [Hotline] | Offers free, 24/7 mental health support and counseling for post-secondary students in British Columbia via phone, chat, and online services. | BC Post-Secondary Students |
| Kids Help Phone [Hotline] | Provides free, 24/7 confidential mental health support, counseling, and crisis intervention for young people across Canada via phone, text, and online chat. | Canadian Residents |
| Other Resources | ||
| Campus Lightbox [Organization] | Consolidated information about mental health resources on UBC campus. | Students |
| Health and Wellbeing at UBC [Guide] | Connects students to health professionals to find wellness resources to support their needs and thrive mentally, physically, and emotionally at UBC. | Students |
| Healthier Masculinities [Program] | Educate and empower students to stand against sexualized and gender-based violence by promoting a culture of healthier masculinities | Students |
| Hope for Wellness [Hotline/Service] | Available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. | Students |
| The Kaleidoscope [Organization] | Strives to provide a mutual aid model of peer support for individuals who identify with having lived experience of mental health concerns in a safe(r), non-judgmental, stigma-free environment. | Students |
| Thrive UBC [Campaign] | Resources for mental health literacy, reducing stigma, reflecting on diverse perspectives and experiences. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| UBC Counselling Services [Service] | Connects students to health professionals to find wellness resources to support their needs and thrive mentally, physically, and emotionally at UBC. | Students |
| UBC Mental Health Awareness Club [Organization] | Raises awareness for mental health, promotes and supports positive mental health, and eliminates the stigma towards mental illnesses and mental health conversations by hosting a variety of events and producing different blog posts on mental health. | Students |
| UBC Psychology Clinic [Service] | Offers comprehensive psychological services for adults in the Greater Vancouver community. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| UBC Student Assistance Program [Service] | Connects students to health professionals to find wellness resources to support their needs and thrive mentally, physically, and emotionally at UBC. | Students |
Identity-Specific Counselling
| Resource Name | Synopsis | Audience |
| Crisis Lines | ||
| Black Youth Helpline [Hotline] | Provides culturally appropriate, 24/7 support, crisis intervention, and referrals for Black youth and their families across Canada. | Canadian Residents |
| 2SLGBTQIA+ Resources Compiled by Claire Sessoms [Guide with Hotlines] | Provides crisis intervention, low-cost or free counselling, and peer support for queer youth, adults, and elders. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| Other Resources | ||
| Healing in Colour [Service] | Offers a directory of BIPOC therapists who are committed to supporting BIPOC— in all the intersections. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| Vancouver Black Therapy and Advocacy Foundation [Service] | Raises funds to connect Black community members with accredited Black counsellors and therapists locally. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
Income Support
| Resource Name | Synopsis | Audience |
| UBC Financial Support Options [Guide] | Overview of available financial advising and resources like scholarships, bursaries, and other assistance programs. | Undergraduates, Graduates |
| AMS | ||
| AMS Food Bank [Service] | An emergency food relief service for UBC students, faculty and staff in need. | Faculty, Staff, Undergraduates, Graduates |
| AMS Student Fees | Opt out of fees totalling up to $425.74 a term. Check the link for updated information. | Undergraduates, Graduates |
| AMS Subsidies | Opt out of fees totalling up to $377.90. Check the link for updated information. | Undergraduates, Graduates |
| Funding Opportunities | ||
| Kinesiology Undergraduate Scholarship & Awards | Kinesiology scholarships, awards, and prizes. | Undergraduates |
| Kinesiology Graduate Scholarships, Awards, and Funding | Kinesiology scholarships, awards, teaching assistanships, etc. | Graduates |
| UBC Awards, Scholarships, and Bursaries | Comprehensive list of additional merit and needs-based awards, scholarships, and bursaries at UBC. | Undergraduates, Graduates |
| Work Opportunities | ||
| AMS Jobs | Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time or a student job scheduled around your classes, the AMS can help you. | Undergraduates, Graduates |
| Careers Online | The online job and volunteer board for UBC students and alumni. | Undergraduates, Graduates |
| Work Learn Program | Supports and subsidizes meaningful work experiences on and off campus, offering current UBC Vancouver students the opportunity to develop their professional skills. | Undergraduates |
Gender and Sexual Identity Support
Exploring your sexual and gender identity can be both exciting and stressful. Explore the resources below for communities, mentors, and more.
| Resource Name | Synopsis | Audience |
| Gender Empowerment Store | UBC Pride Collective [Service] | Provides free gender-affirming products that aren’t safely or affordably accessible to people. Gender affirming gear includes but is not limited to packers, binders, padding, gaffs and boxers. | Students |
| All Gender Washrooms Map | UBC EIO [Guide] | Details of which washrooms on campus are gender inclusive. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| Audit of Gender Diversity at UBC | UBC EIO | The audit aims to help enhance the university’s understanding of the needs of university community members who are transgender, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse (T2SGD). | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| Introduction to Gender Diversity | UBC EIO [Guide] | Learn about different aspects of gender diversity and find information about UBC’s systems, policies, and practices. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| Positive Space: Foundations | UBC EIO [Course] | An online course that provides low-barrier access to learn about sex, sexuality, and gender diversity. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| Positive Space Language | UBC EIO [Guide] | A list of terminology to increase gender awareness in language and engage with others with respect. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| Toolkit to Obtain Support as a Trans, Two-Spirit, or Non-binary Employee [Guide] | Provides information about resources available locally to T2SNB employees | Staff |
| Trans Care BC | Provincial Health Services Authority | Supports the delivery of equitable and accessible care, surgical planning, and peer and community support for trans people across the province. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| Out on the Shelves [Organization] | Works to improve queer, trans, and Two-Spirit lives by providing a safer space for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their allies to fully self-express while feeling welcome and included. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| Queer Community Collective [Organization] | Discusses topics relating to Queer communities, individuals, etc. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| Sher Vancouver [Organization/Podcast] | Podcast for Queer, Trans, and BIPOC Folk. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| The Pride Collective UBC [Student Group] | A student-led organization that organizes events, provides resources, and creates inclusive spaces. | Students |
| Trans Lifeline [Hotline] | A peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call them if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| UBC Gender-Affirming Healthcare Access | UBC Trans Coalition [Guide] | A guide to finding provider care at UBC, what to expect from hormone and surgical readiness assessments, accessing prescriptions and coverage, and the broader landscape for gender-affirming healthcare resources in BC. | Students |
| Transgender and gender-diverse faculty and staff at UBC | UBC Human Resources [Guide] | Information to help employees understand available resources and benefits at UBC and how best to support and coordinate a transition process. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| Vancouver Pride [Organization] | Non-profit celebrating + promoting the diverse 2SLGBTQAI+ community in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| UBC Trans and Non-binary Student Guide [Guide] | Helps other trans and non-binary students navigate UBC in a conversational and accessible way. | Students |
Accessibility and Disability Support
Are you a disabled student, faculty, or staff looking for accessibility and disability support? Explore the resources below.
| Resource Name | Synopsis | Audience |
| Accessibility on Campus [Guide] | Provides information about how UBC members can get around campus in an accessible manner. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| Centre for Workplace Accessibility [Guide] | Exists as a central hub for resources, tools, and programs that help remove barriers for faculty and staff with disabilities or ongoing medical conditions. | Faculty, Staff |
| Checklist for Accessible Events [Guide] | Assists all UBC staff in planning events, public consultations, celebrations, and other occasions so that they can be equally accessible to, and inclusive of, community members who have a disability. | Faculty, Staff |
| Disabilities United Collective UBC [Student Group] | Learn about different aspects of gender diversity and find Increases accessibility on campus and provides a safe and empowering space for neurodivergent and physically disabled students. | Students |
| Open Educational Resource Accessibility Toolkit | Open UBC [Guide] | A guide with best practices to create truly open and accessible educational resources. | Faculty, Staff |
| UBC Services for Students with Disabilities [Guide] | Provides information about services available to students with ongoing accessibility needs and/or disabilities. | Students |
| Undergraduate Admissions for Students with Disabilities [Guide] | Contains information about how to find help on campus for students with disabilities. | Students |
| Disability Affinity Group UBC [Group] | The Disability Affinity Group provides an opportunity for students, faculty and staff living with disabilities to regularly meet and build a community of support, learning, and solidarity. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| Web Accessibility at UBC [Guide] | Improves the accessibility and usability of UBC websites to ensure equitable access to all sites and services for all members of the community. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
Religion and Spiritual Life Support
Find community in religion. Reconnect with your faith and find a community of life-minded people.
| Resource Name | Synopsis | Audience |
| Accessibility on Campus [Guide] | Provides information about how UBC members can get around campus in an accessible manner. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| Centre for Workplace Accessibility [Guide] | Exists as a central hub for resources, tools, and programs that help remove barriers for faculty and staff with disabilities or ongoing medical conditions. | Faculty, Staff |
| Checklist for Accessible Events [Guide] | Assists all UBC staff in planning events, public consultations, celebrations, and other occasions so that they can be equally accessible to, and inclusive of, community members who have a disability. | Faculty, Staff |
| Disabilities United Collective UBC [Student Group] | Learn about different aspects of gender diversity and find Increases accessibility on campus and provides a safe and empowering space for neurodivergent and physically disabled students. | Students |
| Open Educational Resource Accessibility Toolkit | Open UBC [Guide] | A guide with best practices to create truly open and accessible educational resources. | Faculty, Staff |
| UBC Services for Students with Disabilities [Guide] | Provides information about services available to students with ongoing accessibility needs and/or disabilities. | Students |
| Undergraduate Admissions for Students with Disabilities [Guide] | Contains information about how to find help on campus for students with disabilities. | Students |
| Disability Affinity Group UBC [Group] | The Disability Affinity Group provides an opportunity for students, faculty and staff living with disabilities to regularly meet and build a community of support, learning, and solidarity. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| Web Accessibility at UBC [Guide] | Improves the accessibility and usability of UBC websites to ensure equitable access to all sites and services for all members of the community. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
BIPOC Community-Centered Resources
Are you looking for people with similar lived experiences to yourself? Are you looking to create a community of people from similar ethnic and racial backgrounds? Explore the resources below.
| Resource Name | Synopsis | Audience |
| Kinesiology Indigenous Academic Advisor [Service] | This resource is specifically for students and provides academic and cultural support to new and continuing First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students in the School of Kinesiology. | Students |
| Canadian Black Scientists Network [Organization] | The Canadian Black Scientists Network (CBSN) exists to Elevate, make Visible, Celebrate and Connect Black Canadians in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Medicine (STEMM) across sectors. | Faculty, Staff |
| Hua Foundation [Organization] | A youth empowerment non-profit connecting cultural heritage and social change. | Students |
| UBC Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre | 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. | Students |
| Sliced Mango Collective [Organization] | An organization that centers Filipinx identity and cultures. Through art, performance, and community work, they hope to engage Filipinx youth in celebrating their culture and identities. | Students |
| UBC First Nations Long House [Organization] | Engages with the public, media, and UBC personnel on a host of Indigenous-related matters. | Students |
| Indigenous Students Collegium [Service] | A space in the First Nations Longhouse that supports Indigenous students in building and fostering community and discovering resources and opportunities. | Students |
| Sher Vancouver [Organization] | Sher Vancouver is a non-profit society for LGBTQ+ South Asians and their friends, families and allies in Metro-Vancouver, BC. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society [Organization] | Provides tools that empowers self-reliance; responsibility; success and prosperity, for all Indigenous individuals, family and community. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| UBC Vancouver Indigenous Portal [Service] | Information resource for Indigenous students, faculty and the wider community. | Students |
| Yarrow Society 世代同行會 [Organization] | Supports youth and low-income immigrant seniors in Chinatown and the Downtown Eastside. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| UBC Black Student Union [Student Group] | Aims to highlight and celebrate the multifaceted nature of Black cultures through events. | Students |
| UBC Black Caucus [Organization] | Promotes a greater sense of community, advocate progress and maintain ongoing support for Black students, staff, and faculty at UBC. | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| UBC Black Student Space [Service] | An identity-affirming space available for Black undergraduate and graduate students to study, connect with each other, recharge, host events and sessions, and build community. | Students |
| Urban Native Youth Association [Organization] | UNYA’s focus has been to provide meaningful opportunities for Indigenous youth in the urban setting. | Students |
Need Help?
Are you experiencing harassment, discrimination, bias, microaggressions, bullying, sexual assault, or racism?
UBC is committed to maintaining and respecting human rights at every level of the institution. This means providing students, staff and faculty with an environment dedicated to excellence, equity and mutual respect, and free from discrimination.
If you or someone you know has experienced an incident you would like to report, please visit one of the following pages.
| Resource Name | Synopsis |
| UBC Centre for Accessibility | The Centre facilitates disability-related accommodation and programming to remove barriers for students with disabilities and ongoing medical conditions. |
| UBC Equity & Inclusion Office (EIO) | Human rights advising for concerns related to discrimination on the grounds protected by the BC Human Rights Code and UBC’s discrimination policy. |
| Sexual Violence Prevention and | SVPRO is a confidential place for those who have experienced, or been impacted by, any form of sexual or gender-based violence, harassment, or harm. |
| Response Office (SVPRO) | |
| AMS Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) | SASC provides safe, confidential, and non-judgmental support to all people who have experienced sexualized, gender-based and/or intimate partner violence. |
| UBC Investigations Office | The Investigation Office (IO) responds to formal reports of sexual misconduct and discrimination involving UBC students, faculty, and staff through investigations. |
| Workplace Bullying and Harassment Prevention at UBC | Information for UBC faculty, staff, and student employees on how to prevent, handle, and report bullying and harassment in the workplace. |
| UBC Human Resources | View UBC’s respectful environment statement and steps to resolve conflict. |
| Office of the Ombudsperson for Students | The office works with the UBC community to ensure that students can learn, work, and live in a fair, equitable, and respectful environment. |
| Graduate Student Society Peer Support [Service] | Specialists provide confidential assistance to fellow graduate students experiencing difficulties and work to ensure concerns are addressed fairly and in a timely manner. |
| UBC Student Services: Responding to Discrimination [Guide] | UBC is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive living and learning environment, with resources and services to support all students. |
| Kinesiology EDID Committee | The committee is dedicated to fostering a community that is built on values of equity, inclusivity, and diversity, and that is further committed to working towards decolonization and Indigenization, where all members of the School may thrive and feel welcomed. |
EDID Funding
UBC
| Name | Summary | Who can apply? |
| Equity Enhancement Fund | UBC EIO | Supports community-based initiatives that enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion. | Any academic or administrative units, EDI committees and/or representatives, unions, associations, individual faculty and/or staff |
| Workplace Accommodation | UBC EIO | Supports the accommodations process for UBC faculty and staff that have a medical condition or disability. | Academic or administrative units |
| Anti-Racism Initiatives Fund | Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence at UBC | Supports initiatives that seek to celebrate and elevate diverse communities and advance anti-racism efforts in UBC’s campuses. | Current UBC students, faculty, and staff who are in good standing. |
| Inclusive Initiatives Fund | UBC EIO | Provides low-barrier access to funds for students working to build a more inclusive UBC. | Updating eligibility criteria for August 2022. |
| Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund | UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan | Special fund for graduate research that advances any of the UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan’s (ISP) 43 actions. | UBCV and UBCO students, faculty, staff and post-doctoral fellows are all eligible. |
| Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund | UBC Community Engagement | Designed to help fill small resource gaps and acknowledge the work of community groups that partner with UBC. | Each application must include two applicants who are the main points of contact for the proposal—a co-applicant that represents an eligible community partner and a co-applicant that is a current UBC faculty, staff, or student at either Vancouver or Okanagan campuses. |
| Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program for Black Canadian Scholars | Beyond Tomorrow UBC | Celebrates Scholars who bring diverse academic, community involvement and leadership experience. | This is an entrance award reserved for student applicants who self-identify as Black (African, African-American, African-Canadian, Afro-Caribbean). |
| Awards for students with disabilities | Includes scholarships for academic achievement, community involvement, or leadership and bursaries are based on financial need. | Designed to support students at UBC-V who are Canadian citizens with a disability. |
| Awards for Indigenous students | Includes scholarships for academic, community, or athletic achievement and bursaries are based on financial need. | You are an Indigenous student. You are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status |
Tri-agency
| Name | Summary | Who can apply? |
| Institute of Gender and Health Funding Initiatives | The Canadian Institute for Health Research | Addresses under-researched and high-priority areas of women’s health and will ensure new evidence improves women’s and gender-diverse people’s care and health outcomes. | Click the link to learn more |
| Race, Gender and Diversity Initiative | The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council | Supports research partnerships that are grounded in the lived experience of underrepresented or disadvantaged groups and that analyze the causes and persistence of systemic racism and discrimination. | Applications may be submitted by a team of researchers. Applicants must be affiliated with an eligible Canadian institution at the time of application |
| Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative | The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Provides financial support to meritorious Indigenous students who have applied to the Canada Graduate Scholars—Master’s program (CGS M) | Indigenous graduate students |
| Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Institutional Capacity-Building Grant | The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Supports the federal government’s commitment to tackling challenges encountered by underrepresented and/or disadvantaged groups in Canadian research institutions. | To apply you must either be an eligible institution OR be an authorized institutional official acting on behalf of an eligible institution. |
| NSERC Indigenous Student Ambassadors | The Natural Sciences and Engineering | The NSERC Indigenous Student Ambassadors (NISA) grant aims to engage Indigenous students and fellows in promoting interest and participation in the natural sciences and engineering (NSE) by visiting | To be eligible, you must be an Indigenous person in Canada and registered as a Canadian postsecondary institution, polytechnic, college or CEGEP in the NSE. |
| Research Council of Canada | Indigenous communities and schools in Canada. | |
| REDI Early Career Transition Award | The Canadian Institute for Health Research | The REDI Early Career Transition Award will facilitate the transition of promising researchers who self-identify as Black or racialized women into independent research faculty positions in Canadian academic, health system and research institutions. | Applicants may be post-doctoral researchers, clinicians, or research associates. |
| Robbins-Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity | Canada Research Chairs | Funds bold and potentially game-changing projects that will challenge the status quo, spark change and take action to address persistent systemic barriers in the research ecosystem and academia. | Institution or faculty |
EDID Research
EDID Research Highlights
Coming soon!
EDID Research Resources at UBC
| Resource Name | Synopsis | Audience |
| Indigenous Research Support Initiative (IRIS) | Resources for Indigenous Researchers | A list of resources for indigenous community, including training, funding, best practices and other online resources. | Faculty, Students |
| Support Programs to Advance Research Capacity (SPARC) | Workshops, sample grants and guidance to support Tri-Agency funding proposals, including incorporating EDI considerations into your applications. | Faculty, Students |
| EDI in Research Resource Library | UBC Research + Innovation | A list of resources provided as a starting point for building EDI in research at UBC. | Faculty, Students |
| EDI in UBC’s Research Community: Dimensions Pilot | UBC Research + Innovation | The Dimensions program aims to identify and eliminate systemic obstacles and inequities experienced by members of underserved, marginalized and excluded groups. | Faculty, Students |
| Responsible Code of Conduct: EDI in Research | Resource to help researchers reflect on their experimental and qualitative research methods to better incorporate ideals of equity, diversity, and inclusion into what they do. | Faculty, Students |