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UNBC Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to ensuring that all who engage with our university experience a welcoming, safe, inclusive campus community. The principles of equity, diversity and inclusion are UNBC's top priority, and over the past year have led to the initiation of a number of activities to support our commitment. Recognizing that the work of the entire community is required to make positive transformational change and that efforts for change must be ongoing.
The Office of Equity and Inclusion was established in 2022 as a call to action from the UNBC community to support equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) efforts at UNBC.
Magnifying Black Voices
As part of UNBC’s commitment to the Scarborough Charter on Anti-black Racism and Black Inclusion In Canadian Higher Education as well as a commitment to creating an environment of inclusivity and equity, the University is excited to announce the launch of the Magnifying Black Voices bursary and mentorship pilot program.
This initiative is designed to empower students who identify as Black across the University, this includes students across all UNBC campuses, providing a platform for uplifting Black voices along with support and celebration. This pilot program concludes at the end of 2024, however the goal is to develop a sustainable model for this program moving forward.
Northern Pride Centre
The Northern Pride Centre is a drop-in centre for 2SLGBTQIAP+ students, community members, and allies located in the NUSC building Room 6-344.
Interfaith Spiritual Care Centre
The Interfaith Spiritual Care Centre at UNBC provides a welcoming space for spiritual support and connection, offering a place for prayer, meditation, and other spiritual practices. Open to individuals of all faiths and beliefs, the Centre serves as a student-centred resource integral to the overall student experience.
The Spiritual Care Space is located in room 7-210 of the Agora, right next to the Security desk. Additionally, room 4-154, a dedicated prayer space, is available down the hall from Security and is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Both spaces are open to all at any time, with 24-hour access for prayer, meditation, or other spiritual activities. If the doors are locked, individuals can request assistance from Security to gain access.
UNBC Access Resource Centre
The Access Resource Centre (ARC) at UNBC is dedicated to ensuring physical, intellectual, and social access for students with disabilities. Its mandate is to reduce barriers—whether physical, attitudinal, or systemic—so that all students can fully participate in the university experience. ARC provides services and reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities, including chronic health issues, hearing and visual impairments, learning disabilities, mental health and neurological disabilities, mobility challenges, and temporary impairments due to illness or injury.
Sustainability in action at UNBC
Vanier Scholar's research focuses on UN's Sustainable Development Goals and watersheds in two countries
Christiana Onabola, a UNBC Health Sciences PhD student, has earned a federally-funded Vanier Scholarship for her research that focuses on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they are relevant to local populations and communities along the Nechako Watershed in British Columbia and Niger Delta in Nigeria.
Lheidli T’enneh and UNBC create new opportunities for Lheidli students
Two UNBC international students share $23,500 in P.E.O. scholarships
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Explore the SDGs
UNBC is committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) through a wide range of initiatives aimed at fostering sustainability, inclusivity, and global responsibility.