Resources
UBC Black student resources
Black Graduate Pathways Mentorship Program
The Black Graduate Pathways Mentorship Program (BGPM) is a pilot initiative supporting Black undergraduate students at UBC Okanagan in exploring and pursuing pathways to graduate education.
The program will:
- Connect students with mentors including graduate students, alumni, faculty, and staff;
- Provide resources focused on graduate school preparation, research opportunities, funding, and navigating the application process
- Offer workshops, events and social gatherings
Time commitment
The program runs from September 2026 to April 2027 and will serve as a scalable pilot to inform future initiatives supporting Black students’ access to graduate education. Workshops will be scheduled through the academic year, ranging from 1.5 to 2 hours long.
Eligibility
Students eligible to participate in the program include those who:
- Self-identify as Black (including African, Caribbean, Black Canadian, Afro-Latin, other Black diasporic identities)
- Are registered as full-time undergraduate student at UBC’s Okanagan campus
- Are third year standing or above
- Are interested in exploring the pursuit of graduate-level education in the future (e.g., master’s degree, doctoral/PhD degree)
- Can commit to participating in regular programming and workshops
Recognizing the systemic barriers that can affect Black students’ access to graduate education, BGPM aims to make graduate pathways more visible, accessible, and navigable while fostering mentorship, connection, and a strong sense of belonging.
Whether you are already considering graduate studies after completing your undergraduate degree or are still exploring your options, you are encouraged to apply.
UBC Black Caucus
The UBC Black Caucus is an independent organization at the University of British Columbia that brings together Black students, staff, and faculty from across both UBC’s campuses.
UBC Black Caucus aims to promote a greater sense of community, advocate progress, and maintain ongoing support for Black students, staff, and faculty at UBC in an effort to enhance anti-racism and cultural diversity within the University and support the academic mission of the institution.
Black Mental Wellness Project
UBC Black Caucus has partnered with Black counsellors from within the community to provide two free virtual and/or in-person counselling sessions on a limited, first-come, first-served basis.
*Note: Unless specified as a UBC resource, the resources mentioned below are third-party resources and are not affiliated with UBC.
Black-centered services in the Okanagan
This Space Belongs to You
Serving 2SLGBTQIA+ and/or IBPOC communities with individual counselling and group programming.
Africans in Okanagan
Unite and celebrate African cultures while supporting individual growth and advocating for equity in the Okanagan region through various events and initiatives.
AFRICA UBUNTU ASSOCIATION
Serves the greater Okanagan area by fostering a community for Africans, those of African Descent, and anyone interested in all things Africa.
Online services
ALTHEA THERAPY
Offering therapy that speaks to unique cultural identities.
Healing in Colour
Providing access to therapy that supports healing and liberation for the BIPOC community.
