This foundational workshop offers participants an overview of key concepts related to race, racism and systems of oppression, and explores anti-racist practices through a lens of solidarity and allyship in university settings. We situate our concepts in current events and we look at how racism shows up at UBC. We will also discuss anti-racist practices […]
Summary: Xwi7xwa Library is Canada’s only branch of an academic library that prioritizes the collection of Indigenous authors, creators, research. As Indigenous authors and creators increase their publications the branch has had to articulate the scope of its collection as one of UBC Library’s smallest branch. During this session Karleen Delaurier-Lyle (Information Services Librarian) will […]
The Indigenous Student Lunches are held every Wednesday from 12pm to 2pm in the First Nations Longhouse at 1985 West Mall for all Indigenous students at UBC. Each week the lunch is sponsored by a different unit at UBC that offers services and supports to Indigenous students. This is a space for Indigenous students to […]
Indigenous students are invited to drop-in and speak with Manager, Student Support Services Amy Vozel on Thursdays from 2-4pm 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.
Join the Science Undergraduate Society's BIPOC Working Group for the viewing of All Our Father's Relations, the story of the Grant siblings who journey from Vancouver to China in an attempt to rediscover their Chinese father’s roots and better understand their fractured relationship with their Musqueam mother. After the movie, we'll discuss the movie with […]
War at sea is still a rare event, but declining fish stock and growing geopolitical tensions are rapidly pushing maritime security up the international agenda. Ocean governance systems have become more complex, setting important norms and institutions but also giving way to new injustices, grievances, and territorial claims.The scope and scale of ‘fish wars’ and […]
The Indigenous Student Lunches are held every Wednesday from 12pm to 2pm in the First Nations Longhouse at 1985 West Mall for all Indigenous students at UBC. Each week the lunch is sponsored by a different unit at UBC that offers services and supports to Indigenous students. This is a space for Indigenous students to […]
Indigenous students are invited to drop-in and speak with Manager, Student Support Services Amy Vozel on Thursdays from 2-4pm 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.
Since making public in 2020 the In Plain Sight Addressing Indigenous Specific Racism and Discrimination in BC Heatlh Care and as some parts of the health care system strive to bring life to the recommendation there has been an increase in trying to understand a way forward. In the workshop, Indigenous Cultural Safety consultant, Harley […]
The What I Learned In Class Today Project Team is honoured and excited to debut the Renewed Student Perspectives Two-Part Film. The renewed materials are a continuation of the 2007 Original Students Perspective Video, a student led-project that sparked university wide movements and conversations on Indigenous student experiences in the classroom and overall classroom climate […]
Although it’s now the norm to begin speeches and events with land acknowledgements, not everyone may understand the significance of these formalities. Interested in learning more? At this inclusive and bridge-building webinar, everyone is invited to deepen their understanding by listening to panelists from different Indigenous nations/bands who will discuss the purpose and meaning of […]
Indigenous students are invited to drop-in and speak with Manager, Student Support Services Amy Vozel on Thursdays from 2-4pm 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.
