A Timeline
MAY 25 Global protests erupt, supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and spotlighting systemic racism particularly in law enforcement, health care, and academia.
JUNE 8 Director Elizabeth Saewyc releases a Statement Against Racism on behalf of the School.
JUNE Members of the School of Nursing convene a town hall to discuss anti-racism. The Anti-Racism Task Force (ARTF) is created
OCT/NOV The ARTF organizes several deep discussion groups to address key questions and follows up with facilitators to begin developing a report and recommendations.
NOV 30 In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C. Health Care is released.
DEC 1 ARTF joins with the School’s Director and representatives from our Indigenous Cultural Safety Strategic Initiative to release a statement in response to In Plain Sight.
All responses can be found HERE.
