“By knowing where you’ve been, you have a greater understanding of where you’re going”: Building Anishinaabe Futures Through Cultural Revitalization in the Lac du Flambeau Public School
Over the last four decades, the Waaswaaganing Anishinaabeg (Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin) have experienced a cultural renaissance, with resurgent interest in language, traditional arts, culture, and traditional harvests. This reengagement […]
Eliades Ochoa
Eliades Ochoa is one of the most celebrated Cuban “soneros” of all time and one of the original members of the Grammy-winning Buena Vista Social Club. Growing up in the […]
Centering Community-Led Responses to the Toxic Drug Crisis: Learnings from Phase I of FNHA’s Indigenizing Harm Reduction Study
This session will share qualitative findings from Phase I of the FNHA-led Indigenizing Harm Reduction Study, including wise practices, service gaps, and community-driven solutions. We’ll also preview our community-based research […]
The History of Lines, the Currency of Law, and the Future of Politics: Using Maps to Predict the Fullest Impact of Colonialism
A momentum towards strong property rights to reinforce democratic principles appears in many countries today. We learn that having a space in our name, taking care of that space, and […]
Beyond Fires & Floods (BFF): Indigenous Narratives in an Era of Extremes
How have Indigenous narratives helped Indigenous peoples cope with and confront climate change? What does it mean to see and story climate change not so much as a problem, but […]
Indigenous Youth Access of Support for Mental Health and Wellness with Dr. Melanie Nelson and Adam Williams-Fakhari
Indigenous youth navigate Western and Indigenous worlds, and draw from both to support their mental health and wellness. This session describes how youth from one Lower Mainland community support their […]
CMS-Sector Research Collaborations Day
The UBC Centre for Migration Studies, in partnership with AMSSA, invites you to the 3rd Annual CMS–Sector Research Collaborations Day in Vancouver, BC. This year’s theme, More than Papers: Research […]
Faculty of Education Dean’s Distinguished Lecture featuring Dr. Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
About the Event The 2025–26 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture will feature Dr. Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, acclaimed Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg artist, scholar, and thought leader whose work weaves story, song, and activism […]
Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day
Walking Forward: Honouring Youth, Carrying Hope Join us for an Intergenerational March to commemorate Orange Shirt Day (OSD). The Faculties of Land and Food Systems and Forestry are honoured to […]
Flourish: Building a Trauma Informed Classroom Community
Join Lauren Casey, Educational Consultant, CTLT Indigenous Initiatives and Samantha Nock, Educational Resources Developer, CTLT Indigenous Initiatives for an interactive conversation focused session on supporting, developing, and maintaining a safer classroom […]
