Statement on protests in Iran
The Faculty of Education stands with the people of Iran whose demonstrations in response to the tragic death of Mahsa Amini are being met with violence and repression. Peaceful protest is one of the hallmarks of a thriving society in which all human rights are valued.
UBC Faculty of Education’s Reconciliation and Decolonization Alumni Award
As part of its recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the UBC Faculty of Education is pleased to announce a new award, the Reconciliation and Decolonization Alumni Award. The award recognizes extraordinary alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering decolonization efforts or reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples or communities, or who has inspired others to continued decolonization or reconciliation efforts.
Orange Shirt Art Installation at Scarfe
Hundreds of tiny orange shirts and sweaters are on display in the Neville Scarfe Building. Each little garment represents a child who did not return home from residential school or a survivor who was forever changed. This dynamic art installation provides a site of remembrance and reconciling of residential schools. A public unveiling ceremony will be held Monday, October 3, 2022, 11:30 am–12:30 pm.
Bringing Indigenous ways of knowing into mental health supports
Dr. Johanna Sam’s team at UBC is listening to the experiences of diverse youth to help them develop coping strategies for cyberbullying. While young people may not use the term “cyberbullying,” they sure know when somebody is mean to them online. That can take different forms, from having an unwanted photo of them shared on social media to being excluded from a group chat.
Congratulations to the 2022 President’s Staff Awards recipients
September 14, 2022 We are pleased to announce two Faculty of Education staff members are the recipients of this year’s President’s Service Awards for Excellence and the President’s Staff awards. The awards are presented by the university annually to recognize staff members who demonstrate outstanding achievement and excellence within the UBC community. President’s Service Awards […]
Dr. Verna Billy-Minnabarriet appointed Senior Advisor to the Dean on Indigenous Education
September 9, 2022 Dr. Verna Billy-Minnabarriet of the St’uxwtews (Bonaparte Indian Band) and raised in the Secwepemc and Nlaka’pamux territories has assumed the role of Senior Advisor to the Dean on Indigenous Education commencing September 1, 2022 and continuing until June 30, 2023. Dr. Billy-Minnabarriet is the former Vice President at the Nicola Valley Institute […]
Statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
September 8, 2022 PHOTO: Queen Elizabeth tours the UBC Asian Centre during the 1983 Royal Visit (UBC Archives photograph #41.1/1161-2) The Faculty of Education joins the UBC and global communities in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We recognize and honour Her Majesty’s commitment, her dedication and the quiet devotion with which […]
Statement on the tragedy in Saskatchewan
September 8, 2022 The UBC Faculty of Education mourns alongside members of the James Smith Cree Nation and all those in northern Saskatchewan whose lives and families were torn apart by the horrific violence on Sunday, September 4. We offer heartfelt condolences to those who lost loved ones, and we extend prayers and wishes for […]
Announcing the Winners of the 2022 UBC Faculty of Education Alumni Educator of the Year Award
August 31, 2022 The Dean pro tem of UBC Faculty of Education, Dr. Jan Hare announced Ashwani Kumar, PhD’11 and Janis Sawatzky, BEd’14, Dip (Ed)’17 as the winners of the 2022 UBC Faculty of Education Alumni Educator of the Year Award! Ashwani Kumar, PhD’11 Ashwani is a highly appreciated teacher and colleague at Mount Saint […]
In Memoriam: Remembering Leon Tuey, BEd’64
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Leon Tuey (BEd’64). Our deepest condolences go out to his wife Joan and their family.
