Equity & Anti-Racism

Rooted in our Vision, Mission, and Values, the UBC Dietetics Program recognizes and is working towards dismantling the historical, ongoing, and systemic oppression experienced by many folx in our community, namely those who identify as Indigenous, Black, or other racialized identity; those who live with impairment and experience disablement in how society operates structurally and socially; those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+; those of varying body shape and size, including those who consider themselves fat; and many more identities that society treats unjustly. We strive to hold space for those in our community, while actively working towards more just, equitable, and inclusive curriculum, policies, and programming. This page is created with the intention to share our commitment, engagement, and resources.

Commitments & Progress

A link to our June 2020 Statement can be found here: Dietetics Equity Diversity Inclusion statement 2020

From 2020-2021, we have been working diligently on several actions:

  • Hiring an equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racist consultant to conduct an equity audit on our policies, admissions process, and operations processes.
  • Creating timelines and action plans based on consultant recommendations.
  • Working with another anti-racism and equity consultant on providing education to students, preceptors and professionals, as well as curriculum review and admissions recommendations.
  • Check back here soon for more summaries and updates on our work and commitment

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