A Community Conversation about Race-Based Data in Education, Healthcare and Justice
This event is presented by UBC Connects at Robson Square in partnership with the UBC Faculty of Education and the BC Black Educational Leaders Association.
The BC Black Educational Leaders Association, in partnership with the UBC Faculty of Education and presented by UBC Connects at Robson Square, invites community members from all backgrounds to come together for a thoughtful and engaging exploration of anti-Black bias and its impacts across the education, healthcare, and justice systems.
The afternoon will begin with a distinguished keynote address by Dr. Leland Harper, whose scholarship and leadership will help frame meaningful dialogue and shared learning. The event will conclude with a panel discussion, offering attendees the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the ideas presented by the speakers.
This gathering will connect local networks, educators, cultural organizations, and broader community initiatives committed to equity and social justice.
Event Information
Date
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location
UBC Robson Square
800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E7
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Event Details
12:30 PM – Registration
1:00 PM – Opening Remarks
1:15 PM – Keynote Address: Dr. Leland Harper. Reclaiming the Numbers: Data as a Tool for Repair
1:50 PM – Bernard Piprah, MA.
2:15 PM – Justice David St. Pierre
2:50 PM – Panel Discussion
3:30 PM – Insights & Reflections from Dr. Glory Ovie, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, UBC
3:45 PM – Closing Remarks from Dr. Daljit Gill-Badesha, BA’96, Dip(Ed)’99, EdD’23, CEO of AMSSA
