A Conversation with UBC Library’s Writer-in-Residence, Evelyn Lau
UBC Library Writer-in-Residence for 2025/2026
Gender Equality Week: September 22-28
In Canada, Gender Equality Week takes place the fourth week of September. Gender Equality Week was created based on the Gender Equality Week Act in June of 2018 and has been celebrated each following year. This week celebrates achievements in advancing gender equality, especially contributions by women and gender diverse communities. Gender equality goes beyond […]
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Scholars-in-Residence Program 2025/2026
Featuring Dr. Jennifer Gagnon and Dana-Lyn Mackenzie
UBC Library Mentorship Program
The UBC Library–iSchool Mentorship Program is the first initiative of its kind in Canada. The deadline is September 30, 2025.
August is Intersectionality Awareness Month
What is Intersectionality? First coined in 1989 by lawyer, civil rights advocate, and critical race theory scholar Kimberle Crenshaw, intersectionality describes when a person identifies with two or more marginalized, oppressed, or underrepresented groups as well as the impact systems have on people who are at the intersection of those identities (University of British Columbia, […]
July 14th: International Non-Binary People’s Day
July 14th, 2025 is International Non-Binary People’s Day History of International Non-Binary People’s Day First introduced in 2012, International Non-Binary People’s Day celebrates and raises awareness of non-binary people around the world. The day was chosen to be exactly halfway between International Women’s Day and International Men’s Day. The term “non-binary” does not have one […]
BC History Digitization Program Early Notice Announcement
The British Columbia History Digitization Program (BCHDP) is seeking early notice from prospective 2026/2027 grant applicants. Early notice will be accepted until August 4, 2025.