5 Days of Action 2026 schedule
Note: Only a sampler of sessions are listed at this time. The full programming for this year will be shared in September 2026.
We are excited to share workshops and events organized by faculties, units and groups across campus. All students, staff, faculty, and community members are invited to participate throughout the week.
Want to schedule a workshop especially for your class? Have further questions? Please contact us at daysofaction@uvic.ca.
How to register for events
Click on the links to learn more about each session and register.
Some sessions are noted as reserved for UVic employees or students. Sessions without the note are open to everyone.
- Daily: October 26-30
- Monday, October 26: Listen
- Tuesday, October 27: Reflect
- Wednesday, October 28: Dialogue
- Thursday, October 29: Engage
- Friday, October 30: Take Action
- Outside of the week: 365 Days of Commitment
Daily events: October 26-30
5 Days Hub
Drop by our hub to learn about the week's events while sipping on coffee and tea. Test your equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) knowledge and start conversations.
- 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Petch Fountain
- Organized by Equity and Human Rights
Monday, October 26: Listen
Social & Professional Competency Training
Workshop for graduate and senior undergraduate students wanting to build an awareness and understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion and its significance for educational and professional success.
- 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- In-person
- Organized by Equity and Human Rights
Tuesday, October 27: Reflect
Sexualized Violence Prevention 101
This workshop helps students develop a deeper understanding of what sexualized violence is, the role they play in preventing it, how to receive a disclosure and what options are available at UVic for survivors or anyone impacted by sexualized violence.
- 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- In-person
- Organized by the Sexualized Violence Resource Office in Equity and Human Rights
Wednesday, October 28: Dialogue
Equity in Action
Networking event for faculty, staff and leaders working to advance equity at UVic with opening remarks from BC’s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender. More details will be posted soon. In the meantime please contact daysofaction@uvic.ca for registration.
- 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- In-person
- Organized by Equity and Human Rights
Thursday, October 29: Engage
Foundations of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
This workshop is open to anyone who is seeking foundational knowledge of equity, diversity and inclusion and wishes to embed EDI values in their daily practice.
- 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Online
- Organized by Equity and Human Rights
5 Days of Action Keynote Panel on Black Flourishing
Exploring the contours of Black flourishing within and beyond the academy
Panelists will share their lived experiences, knowledges, leadership, and relational practices offer meaningful insight into the cultivation of Black flourishing within and beyond the academy. Panelists’ contributions will address the sub-themes of Black joy, Black knowledges and epistemologies, Black models of care, Black empowerment, and Black community well-being.
- 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ (Sngequ House), Conference Room A
- For everyone
- Organized by Equity and Human Rights
Friday, October 30: Take action
More to come.
Outside of the week: 365 Days of Commitment
More to come.