In advance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Faculty of Medicine held a virtual event to join together with a concerted effort to reflect on the purpose of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.
This event was guided by Derek Thompson — Thlaapkiituup, Indigenous Initiatives Advisor and Namaste Marsden — Masemtxoxw, Director, Indigenous Engagement. Dean Kelleher, together with Faculty leadership and community, will vow to reaffirm and deepen their commitment to advance the Faculty’s Response to the TRC Calls to Action in collaboration with First Nations and Indigenous peoples of British Columbia and beyond. The Faculty of Medicine will continue to work with a determined and deliberate purpose towards ending racism against all Indigenous peoples in both academic and health care systems, and to move ever forward in upholding and recognizing First Nations and Indigenous peoples’ rights that align with the commitments made by UBC in its Indigenous Strategic Plan.
Read the Faculty’s formal Response to the TRC Calls to Action released June 2021
Watch the 2021 webcast of the Faculty’s Response to the TRC Calls to Action Launch
We extend a sincere thank you to all involved in this important event. In particular, thank you to Elder Larry Grant, Elder Dorris Fox, Derek Thompson – Thlaapkiituup, Namaste Marsden — Masemtxoxw, Dr. Dermot Kelleher, and Dr. Michael Allard.
Click Here for further event details and to read the bios of the speakers.