An invitation from the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) invites you to its first virtual symposium: “Race Ideology: Historical Perspectives, Current Realities and Re-imagining the Future.”
When: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Time: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
What will I learn?
- How racist ideology led to the categorization of people into “races”.
- How centuries of medical knowledge, health care, research and health professions education have continued to perpetuate systemic racism.
- Who benefits from racism and discrimination and how racist systems and structures are sustained.
- How to engage with anti-racism strategies and pedagogies aimed to dismantle racist structures and re-engage in a more equitable future.
Speakers:
- Shane Pointe – Te’ta-in
Knowledge Keeper, Musqueam Nation - Dr. Amy Tan
Clinical Associate Professor & Anti-Racism Support Program Faculty Mentor, Department of Family Practice, UBC Faculty of Medicine - Dr. Danièle Behn Smith
Deputy Provincial Health Officer, Indigenous Health, Ministry of Health - Dr. Handel Wright
Professor, Department of Education Studies, UBC Faculty of Education,
& Senior Advisor to the UBC President on Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence - Dr. Saroo Sharda
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, & Medical Advisor & Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Lead, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Information on registrations and symposium content will be made available in the upcoming weeks.
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