2025-26 Global Speaker Series on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Inclusion | February 10, 2026

The UBC Faculty of Education Global Speaker Series on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Inclusion is an annual event that addresses some of society’s most pressing priorities by sharing and learning from stories from around the world.

Tiq Milan (he/him) is a writer, storyteller, and cultural strategist whose work illuminates the intersections of gender, justice and personal transformation. For over fifteen years, he has helped audiences across North America understand the power of authentic narrative as a tool for empathy, inclusion and social change. A former Senior Media Strategist and National Spokesperson at GLAAD, Tiq has led national campaigns advancing transgender visibility and trained executives, advocates, and youth leaders in powerful, equity-centred storytelling.

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Date and Time

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

5:00 pm PST: Doors open
5:30 pm PST: Program begins
7:00 pm PST: Event concludes

Location

Marine Drive Ballroom
2205 Lower Mall
UBC Vancouver Campus

This event will also be live streamed.

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