Anti-Racism Committee
Leading transformative change through equity, justice, and decolonization at UBC School of Nursing
Our Mission
Creating Lasting Change
ARC works to foster an equity-oriented, culturally safe, and decolonizing environment for excellence in teaching, learning, research, policy, and service. In alignment with systemic racism affects all facets of society, including academic institutions, health care delivery, and health outcomes.
The members of the School of Nursing commit to taking action based on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s directions aimed at redressing an array of historical and ongoing colonial harms affecting Indigenous peoples, and the ongoing calls to disrupt the harms of systemic racism on Black people, and People of Colour. Within the context of UBC’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, we strive to create an environment where people of all identities are respected and encouraged to participate in dialogue and learning.
Areas of Impact
Our Six Domains of Action
Culture & Climate
Teaching & Learning
Research & Scholarship
School Governance
Places & Spaces
Recruitment & Retention
Strategic Vision
Our Path Forward
Building a welcoming, diverse School of Nursing that serves as a catalyst for structural change
1
Creating Anti-Racist Culture
Fostering an environment where equity and inclusion are embedded in our daily practices
2
Embedding Structural Change
Integrating anti-racist orientation in all policies, procedures, and institutional practices
3
Building Leadership Capacity
Empowering faculty, staff, and students to champion anti-racist initiatives in the academy, the nursing profession, clinical settings, and health care system
4
Community Engagement
Engaging in diverse stakeholder communities to create lasting systemic change
Join Us in Creating Change
Together, we can build a more equitable future for nursing education and healthcare