Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund Information Sessions

Online/Virtual Event

The Office of Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (OISI) will discuss information about the Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund. This information session will discuss Stream 1: Innovative Projects, Stream 2: Transformative Projects and Stream 3: Student-led Projects. The ISI Fund is open to UBC-Vancouver and UBC-Okanagan faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. To find out more about the ISI Fund in […]

Drop-in financial advising with the Indigenous Student Support Team (ESA)

First Nations Longhouse 1985 West Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

With the start of the Winter session, the Indigenous Student Support Team from Enrolment Services will be resuming in-person drop-in advising for Indigenous students at the First Nations House of Learning. From 10:00 am and going until 3:00 pm, Indigenous students can ask financial (or other – we are happy to try and help however […]

In the Midst of Grief We Are Healing: An Affinity Event for Indigenous Staff, Faculty and Students in STEM

Earth Sciences Building (ESB) 2207 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Indigenous Staff, Faculty and Students are invited to come together for informal conversations, community building and healing as we navigate the ongoing journey of truth, reconciliation, and redress in our communities. Food and beverages will be provided. Event Details Date: 11 October 2023 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Venue: Rooms 5104/5106 – Earth Sciences […]

Free

Exploring Place: The Indigenous Atlas of Canada Giant Floor Map

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Join the Xwi7xwa library as they roll out the Indigenous Atlas of Canada Giant Floor Map. In this session, we encourage participants to think differently about location and place through guided in activities and hands on learning while on walking on and exploring the map.  Following the outside demonstration (about an hour), Xwi7xwa will give a tour of their branch.  […]

Indigenous-Italian-Canadian Connections

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Date: October 11, 2023 Time: 3:00-4:30 PM Location: Buchanan Tower, Room 726 Registration: https://fhis.ubc.ca/events/event/indigenous-italian-canadian-connections/ What are some histories of contact between Indigenous Peoples and Italian-Canadians? How have Italian-Canadians contributed to the European colonial project on Turtle Island? What are some paths forward and what are the responsibilities that Italian-Canadians have toward Indigenous Peoples and Nations? Come […]

Warriors Against Violence Society: A Story of Change with Joyce Fossella

Online/Virtual Event

Sign up online free at: https://learningcircle.ubc.ca/2023/09/14/warriors-against-violence-society/ ========= A victim’s story of how a men’s program addressing violent behaviors changed her life when the perpetrator participated in a unique program that incorporates tools, culture and spirituality. ========= Joyce Fossella is from the Lil’wat nation. Joyce has worked in the Indigenous community for over thirty years in […]

Free

“I Want to Speak About it in My Language.” A Case Study of a Group Intervention Conducted in the Ojibway Language

Green College 6201 Cecil Green Park Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

In the series: Emeritus College Series at Green College: Psychological Trauma and Resilience Coach House, Green College, UBC A reception follows this event Working from a place of cultural reclamation and trauma informed practice presents psychotherapists with a beautiful challenge and opportunity for knowledge exchange. Anishinaabe (Ojibway) peoples are regarded as grand medicine people due to […]

Drop-in financial advising with the Indigenous Student Support Team (ESA)

First Nations Longhouse 1985 West Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

With the start of the Winter session, the Indigenous Student Support Team from Enrolment Services will be resuming in-person drop-in advising for Indigenous students at the First Nations House of Learning. From 10:00 am and going until 3:00 pm, Indigenous students can ask financial (or other – we are happy to try and help however […]

CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Drop-in

Online/Virtual Event

Do you have questions about how to thoughtfully integrate Indigenous content and representation into your course work? Curious about how to offer meaningful land acknowledgements in online meetings or events at UBC? Indigenous Initiatives’ Virtual Coffee Drop-ins are great place to explore these topics, connect with others on the same learning path, or just get […]

We’re Still Dancing Around the Table: Reconstituting our Sensibilities about Truth, Reconciliation and Redress

Online/Virtual Event

In this Indigenous Speakers Series session, Derek K Thompson – Thlaapkiituup, Director of the Faculty of Medicine Indigenous Engagement will facilitate a conversation with Chief Bill Wilson – Hemas KlaLeeLeeKla, Founding Signatory of the BC Treaty Commission and Founding Chairman of the BC First Nations Congress (First Nations Summit). Hemas KlaLeeLeeKla will bring both truth and […]

Free

CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Drop-in

Online/Virtual Event

Do you have questions about how to thoughtfully integrate Indigenous content and representation into your course work? Curious about how to offer meaningful land acknowledgements in online meetings or events at UBC? Indigenous Initiatives’ Virtual Coffee Drop-ins are great place to explore these topics, connect with others on the same learning path, or just get […]