Flag Notifications – University Relations

Tragedy at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright

cguenard — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:09:42 +0000

The Canada, BC, Okanagan Nation Alliance and UBC flags at UBC Okanagan and the Canada flag (at Flag Pole Plaza) and the BC, Musqueam and UBC flags (temporarily relocated to the East Mall Entrance and Plaza at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre) on the UBC Vancouver campus are lowered until October 26, 2026, to mark the tragic deaths that occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on October 17, 2026.

For university community members impacted by this event and who are seeking support, please visit this site for a list of resources: ubc.ca/community-supports.

Garth Evans

cguenard — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:00:57 +0000

Flags at UBC Okanagan will be lowered on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in memory of Garth Evans, a valued member of the UBC IT Okanagan team from January 2012 until his passing on August 3, 2026. Our sincere condolences go to his family, friends and colleagues.

A gathering in Garth’s memory will be held on October 6 at 2 pm in the Visualization and Emerging Media Studio, located in COM 207 in The Commons. All are welcome to attend.

UBC IT Okanagan has also created a memorial page where friends and colleagues can learn more about Garth and share their memories.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day 2026

cguenard — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:38:56 +0000

The Canada, BC, Okanagan Nation Alliance and UBC flags at UBC Okanagan and the Canada flag (at Flag Pole Plaza) and the BC, Musqueam and UBC flags (temporarily relocated to the East Mall Entrance and Plaza at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre) on the UBC Vancouver campus will be lowered on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

For more information and resources, please visit the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre and UBC Okanagan Orange Shirt Day.

Dr. Clifford Ames

Chris Guenard — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:00:34 +0000

Flags at UBC Okanagan will be lowered on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in memory of Dr. Clifford Ames, Associate Professor Emeritus, who passed away. Our sincere condolences to Clifford’s family, friends and colleagues.

Dr. Tom Siddon, LL.D

Harrison Crerar — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0000

Flags at UBC Okanagan will be lowered on Friday, July 3, 2026, in memory of Dr. Tom Siddon, LL.D. who passed away on June 28, in Kelowna, BC.

Dr. Siddon received an honorary degree from the Okanagan campus in 2007. Our sincere condolences to Dr. Siddon’s family, friends and colleagues.

National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism 2026

Chris Guenard — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:06:28 +0000

The Canada, BC, Okanagan Nation Alliance and Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride flags at UBC Okanagan, and the Canada flag (at Flag Pole Plaza) and the BC, Musqueam and Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride flags (temporarily relocated to the East Mall Entrance and Plaza at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre) at UBC Vancouver will be lowered on Tuesday, June 23, 2025, to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism.

This national memorial day gives Canadians an opportunity each year to remember victims of terrorism around the world.

Pride Month 2026

Chris Guenard — Mon, 25 May 2026 16:36:13 +0000

In observance of Pride Month, UBC will fly the Intersex-Inclusive Pride flag in place of the UBC flag at both UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver from June 1 to June 30, 2026. On the Vancouver campus, the BC, Musqueam and Pride flags are temporarily relocated to the East Mall Entrance and Plaza at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.

Visit events.ubc.ca/pride for more information about Pride Month, upcoming events and relevant resources. To learn more about the Intersex-Inclusive Pride flag and other Pride flags, please visit equity.ubc.ca/pride-flags.

For additional details, please email equity.ubco@ubc.ca (UBCO) and info@equity.ubc.ca (UBCV).

National Day of Mourning 2026

Chris Guenard — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:07:30 +0000

The Canada, BC, Okanagan Nation Alliance and UBC flags at UBC Okanagan, and the Canada flag (at Flag Pole Plaza) and the BC, Musqueam and UBC flags (at the East Mall Entrance and Plaza at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre) at UBC Vancouver will be lowered on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in recognition of the National Day of Mourning, to remember workers who have died, were injured or become ill from their job; and commit to protecting workers and preventing further workplace tragedies.

International Transgender Day of Visibility 2026

Chris Guenard — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:28:43 +0000

The transgender flag will be flown in place of the UBC flag at both UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in observance of International Transgender Day of Visibility.

Visit events.ubc.ca/tdov for more information, upcoming events and relevant resources. To learn more about the transgender flag and other Pride flags, please visit equity.ubc.ca/pride-flags.

For additional details, please email equity.ubco@ubc.ca at UBCO and info@equity.ubc.ca at UBCV.

Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, BC

Chris Guenard — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:04:51 +0000

The Canada, BC, Okanagan Nation Alliance and UBC flags at UBC Okanagan, and the Canada flag (at Flag Pole Plaza) and the BC, Musqueam and UBC flags (temporarily relocated to the East Mall Entrance and Plaza at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre) at UBC Vancouver are lowered until February 17, 2026, to mark the tragic deaths that occurred in Tumbler Ridge, BC on February 10, 2026.

An online book of condolences is available for signing until end of day on Friday, February 20.

For university community members impacted by this event and who are seeking support, please visit this site for a list of resources: ubc.ca/community-supports.