2022 Larkin Lecture: Critical Freshwater Fish Futures: using interdisciplinary and arts-based research approaches to engage relationships between Indigenous sovereignty and freshwater fish well-being

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Hybrid presentation: in person: AERL Theatre (Rm. 120, 2202 Main Mall) / over ZOOM Speaker: Dr. Zoe Todd Associate Professor Department of Sociology and Anthropology Carleton University This talk provides an overview of the relationships between Indigenous sovereignty and freshwater fish futures in Canada, with an explicit focus on ongoing community-driven interdisciplinary research partnerships in […]

Free

Decolonial Dialogues Series: Cultivating Solidarity Among Indigenous, Black and People of Colour (IBPOC) Students – Centering Two-Spirit and IBPOC Voices in Queer Liberation

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

Connect with artists and activists Corrina Sparrow, Cicely Belle Blain, and Love Intersections’ David Ng and Jen Sunshine while discussing Two-Spirit and IBPOC Queer experiences in a safe space. Snacks and beverages will be provided.  Confirm your spot by November 14. About the speakers Corrina Sparrow From the Musqueam and Qualicum Nations, Corrina Sparrow is […]

Healing Happens Here: Decolonizing primary care through Indigenous land-based health programs in urban spaces with Marlee Poole from Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society

Online/Virtual Event

What can land-based healing practices look like in cities? How do they connect to systemic changes (including #LandBack) needed for Indigenous communities to heal and thrive? How has city planning, as part of colonial “nation building,” created health inequities by disconnecting urban Indigenous people from the rich histories and medicines of the land? This webinar […]

Free

Wellness Centre Drop-in for Indigenous Students

UBC Life Building (Old SUB) 6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Indigenous students are invited to drop-in and speak with Manager, Student Support Services Amy Vozel on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30pm at the Wellness Centre. The Wellness Centre is located in Room 1400 in the Life Building. At the reception desk, ask for Amy. No appointments needed.

Free

The Warrior Program Model with Dr. Ricardo Manmohan

Online/Virtual Event

The Warrior Program model is a land based community rooted program that is hosted in 7 nuu chah nulth nations on the west coast of Vancouver Island.  The program started in 2015 and is now being led by the youth that were once originally participants of the program.

Free

How do I get started? Creating safer learning environments for Indigenous students in STEM at UBC – November 29, 2022

Online/Virtual Event

Within this session, we will explore a recently developed resource that responds to commonly asked questions about how STEM faculty can ‘get started’ with “Indigenizing our curriculum’ (UBC ISP Goal #4) and creating safer classroom environments for Indigenous students. As a group, we will learn about the impetus for this student-partnered resource development, hear from […]

Wellness Centre Drop-in for Indigenous Students

UBC Life Building (Old SUB) 6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Indigenous students are invited to drop-in and speak with Manager, Student Support Services Amy Vozel on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30pm at the Wellness Centre. The Wellness Centre is located in Room 1400 in the Life Building. At the reception desk, ask for Amy. No appointments needed.

Free

Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund Information & Consultation Sessions

Online/Virtual Event

Information Sessions 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 […]