Feeling welcomed: Creating space for Indigenous voices in brain and mental health research

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Research on Indigenous communities has historically been conducted using a one-sided approach, with researchers having little knowledge of Indigenous culture, minimal concerns surrounding community needs or desires, and without giving back to the community. In this lecture intended for people from all backgrounds and professions, Dr. Melissa L. Perreault will discuss how this is the […]

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Indigenous Worldviews, Indigenous Law Revitalization & Self-determination as Critical Responses to Climate and Nature Emergency

Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies (PWIAS) 6331 Crescent Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

part of the PWIAS Catalyst Program Panel Discussion with Dr. Robert Clifford, Allard Law School and Dr. Jocelyn Stacey, Allard Law School Moderated by Dr. Jo-ann Archibald Q’um Q’um Xiiem, Emeritus College Cohort Robert Clifford will highlight how the project of Indigenous law revitalization and the reality of climate crisis necessarily interact, so that Indigenous theories and methodologies for Indigenous law revitalization and […]

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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.

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Indigenous Literatures from Coast to Coast: Round table with Louis-Karl Picard-Sioui, Nathan Adler and Sarah Henzi

Buchanan Tower 1873 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Join UBC’s Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) for a conversation on contemporary Indigenous literatures with authors Louis-Karl Picard-Sioui and Nathan Adler, and Sarah Henzi, Assistant Professor at SFU. Following their most recent publications, we will talk about the current exchanges, challenges, and barriers that exist for English- and French-speaking Indigenous writers in […]

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.

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UBC 23 24 Indigenous Cultural Safety Program Community Building Event

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

Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, in-person, at the First Nations Longhouse Link to event: https://ubc2324.med.ubc.ca/event/ubc-23-24-students-facilitators-community-building-event/ The UBC 23 24 team is excited to invite the entire UBC 23 24 community to sit with us, share some food and get to know each other! This includes all UBC Health Professional students and leadership […]

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