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, […]
National Indigenous History Month 2025
In 2009, the Government of Canada named June as National Indigenous History Month, which celebrates First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples. More About National Indigenous History Month National Indigenous History Month is a time where Indigenous voices are uplifted and there are more opportunities to learn about unique traditions and histories. June was chosen as […]
International Women’s Day 2025
Hello and welcome back to another blog post! I hope you all enjoyed last month’s post on Black History Month. In March, we’ll celebrate women— another group of people who make our world richer and brighter. Continue reading to learn about International Women’s Day, its history, and celebrations happening in Vancouver this year. What is […]
Winter Holiday Traditions Around the World
Hello and welcome to the final blog post of 2024! This month, we will explore some of the diverse winter holiday traditions that are practiced around the world, including Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Yule. People across many cultures have unique ways of bringing light and celebration into the darkest time of year. Let’s dive into the […]
EDI Scholars-in-Residence with Corrina Sparrow: Land as Teacher: Decolonial Practices in EDI
At this opening event of this year’s EDI Scholars-in-Residence program, we will explore opportunities and wise-practice models for EDI and university library departments, to engage Land-based decolonial community programming and professional development activities, which are aligned with the UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan.
BC History Digitization Program: 2025/2026 Call for submissions
The British Columbia History Digitization Program (BCHDP) is now accepting applications for project funding. The program, initiated by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre in 2006, provides matching funds to support digitization projects that make unique British Columbia content freely available. Since its inception in 2006, the BCHDP has awarded more than $2 million of […]
Climate Justice: The Intersectional and Emotional Aspects of Climate Work
Did you know that climate change does not impact all people equally? While nobody can entirely avoid climate change, some groups are more impacted than others. Groups that have been historically marginalized by oppressive societal systems, such as racialized people, Indigenous people, disabled people, and people living in the global south, are experiencing greater and […]
Corrina Sparrow
EDI Scholar-in-Residence 2024/2025
Lisabelle Tan
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Student Librarian