Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund Information Session: Special Fund for Graduate Research
The Office of Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (OISI) will discuss information about the newly launched and one-time-only ISI Fund Special Fund for Graduate Research. This Special Fund is open to UBC-Vancouver […]
Harm is Not Historical – National Indigenous History Month
UBC Applied Science’s EDI.I Office presents “Harm is Not Historical”, a thought provoking virtual panel on Indigenous resilience and strength in health care, the environment, and self determination. This panel […]
All Our Father’s Relations: Film Screening and Dialogue on Settler Colonialism, Identity, and Migration
Join The Ismaili Centre, Vancouver and UBC Connects at Robson Square for a free, exclusive screening of All Our Father’s Relations on Tuesday, June 14 from 5-8 PM. Following the […]
Monthly BIPOC Ceremonial Fire
For BIPOC/INDIGENOUS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF & COMMUNITY MEMBERS: The importance of community safety, wellbeing, and support has been on our hearts and minds during this time. In that spirit, and […]
Advancing Indigenous Genomic Data Sovereignty in Canada and the USA
Join us for a stimulating panel about how two major initiatives in the USA and Canada are advancing Indigenous genomic data sovereignty and data governance practices: the Native BioData Consortium […]
All Our Father’s Relations: Film Screening and Dialogue on Settler Colonialism, Identity, and Migration
In a special partnership with the UBC AMS Indigenous Committee, The Ismaili Centre, Vancouver and UBC Connects at Robson Square will be hosting a FREE, exclusive screening of All Our Father’s Relations, followed by an in-person talkback with Elder Larry Grant and filmmakers, Alejandro Yoshizawa and Sarah Ling.
Indigenous Graduation Celebration Spring 2022
On Wednesday, May 25th, the Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies will host a celebratory reception in honour of our Indigenous graduates from the 2021/22 academic year. The event will be […]
Brain wellness, genomic justice, and Indigenous communities: Supporting wellness and self-determination
Join us for a conversation about supporting Indigenous peoples’ wellness and self-determination in the areas of genomics and brain wellness. Hear perspectives from Krystal Tsosie, co-founder of the first U.S. […]
Climate and Nature Emergency in the Amazon
In this presentation, Chief Ninawa Huni Kui will present an overview of the challenges faced by his people as guardians of the Amazon rainforest and river-basin, and the implications of […]
Dr. Patricia Makokis: Understanding and Coming to Terms with Historic Trauma: It’s a lifelong journey
Join us in our MET anti-racism seminar series for our upcoming talk with Dr. Patricia Makokis. Dr. Patricia Makokis will share her path of personal and professional learning as a […]
Relation to Research: Traditional Knowledges in Academic Libraries with Xwi7xwa Library
Learn more at: May 10th, 2022 – Relation to Research: Traditional Knowledges in Academic Libraries with Xwi7xwa Library – Come join us on an informative session as we learn from […]
Jordan’s Principle: Information Session with Raylene McCreath
Raylene McCreath from BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society/ Indigenous Disability Canada (BCANDS/IDC) will be discussing Jordan’s Principle: Child first initiative. Join Raylene in this webinar as she discusses what […]
Leaving a Legacy and Uplifting Cultural Safety with Cathy Almost and Cherie Mercer
Have you ever wondered how to engage with Indigenous perspectives in health care? 8 Cultural Safety Principles arose from a circle with Indigenous legacy leaders from across the province of […]
Reimagining Pathways of Masculinity: Youth Health Promotion at NexUp
In this talk, Dr. Lyana Patrick, Frank Cohn and Teka Everstz will talk about NexUp, a youth-led initiative that brings people together to support the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual […]
What I Learned in Class Today: Student Perspectives Film Virtual Launch
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 […]
Indigenous Rights, Reconciliation, and Climate Change with Kyle Whyte
ABOUT THE EVENT Indigenous peoples have long had knowledge of the dynamics between climate change and society. Due significantly to ongoing colonialism and racism, Indigenous peoples are disproportionately vulnerable to […]
Connecting Indigenous Cultural Safety and Addressing Racism in the Health Care System with Harley Eagle
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 […]
Fish Wars and Blue Conflicts
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 […]
Land Acknowledgements – why do we do them?
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 […]
Tamamta (All of Us): Indigenizing and Decolonizing Fisheries Education, Research, and Governance in Alaska
SPEAKERS: Dr. Jessica Black and Dr. Courtney Carothers, University of Alaska Fairbanks Motivated by deep inequities, Indigenous erasure, and systemic racism against Alaska Native people and Tribal sovereignty, the Tamamta […]
Rooted Collections: A Policy for Indigenous Knowledges
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 […]
Exploring Complex Classroom Dynamics Using Case Studies
This session is also part of the Indigenous Initiatives Classroom Climate series. Note: This is an application session where participants will apply their learnings from previous Classroom Climate or Anti-Racist […]
Honouring Indigenous Writers: Author Reading with Kim Senklip Harvey
This event is part of the Honouring Indigenous Writers series, which seeks to increase awareness of Indigenous authors. Learn more: https://hiw.open.ubc.ca/ Join us on Wednesday, March 16th from 7:00 pm […]
Words to Give Back: Words that have Lifted us Up
This event is part of the Honouring Indigenous Writers series, which seeks to increase awareness of Indigenous authors. Learn more: https://hiw.open.ubc.ca/ In this workshop participants are asked to honour an […]
Honouring Indigenous Writers: Making a Difference Editing Wikipedia
This event is part of the Honouring Indigenous Writers series, which seeks to increase awareness of Indigenous authors. Learn more: https://hiw.open.ubc.ca/ Join us for this hands-on session on how to […]