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New action guide empowers people with dementia

One group of people living with dementia collaborated with UBC researchers to develop an anti-stigma toolkit, offering an action guide to bolster community engagement and bridge healthcare support gaps.

Sep 13, 2023

Officially called the Chinese Immigration Act, the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act had a devastating impact on a generation of Chinese people in Canada. Photo: Courtesy of Catherine Clement/UBC

UBC experts on 100th year since introduction of the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act in Canada

This July 1 marks a century since the introduction of the Chinese Immigration Act of 1923, also recognized as the Chinese Exclusion Act, in Canada. The federal government originally passed […]

Jun 27, 2023

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UBC experts on the holiday season

The holidays are just around the corner. UBC experts are available to comment on topics related to the season.

Dec 13, 2018

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UBC experts on Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day commemorates members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty , as well as those who continue to serve Canada in times of war and peace.

Nov 8, 2018

‘Journey canoe’ launch by Musqueam Indian Band and UBC

‘Journey canoe’ launch by Musqueam Indian Band and UBC

For the first time in 30 years, the Musqueam Indian Band has carved a ‘journey canoe’ from a 350-year-old cedar log.

Aug 5, 2016

Putting the focus on ability

Putting the focus on ability

A UBC expert says attitudes toward people with intellectual disabilities are improving but underlying discrimination exists.

Jun 23, 2014

UBC experts comment on Father’s Day 

UBC experts comment on Father’s Day 

From child’s play to divorced dads, UBC experts are available to comment on fatherhood issues ahead of Father’s Day on June 15.

Jun 10, 2014

What should I do on Father’s Day?

What should I do on Father’s Day?

Fathers today have less overall time to spend with their children, so Father’s Day can be spent just hanging out together.

Jun 12, 2013