As part of the launch of the Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship, please join us at this celebratory event recognizing the valuable contributions that Indigenous persons living with disabilities bring to our communities. Special Guest: Madeline Terbasket, Syilx, Ho-Chunk, Anishinaabe Performing Artist. Madeline Terbasket is a Syilx, Ho-Chunk, Anishinaabe performing artist that explores themes of […]
CANCELLED Before you embark upon your adventures for the summer we would like to invite you to share your ideas about how we can enhance the School’s Indigenous Program. In order to facilitate our discussion we will have information about other innovative Indigenous programs in other social work programs. Date: Thursday, April 9, 2020 Time: […]
The UBC School of Social Work recognized May 5, 2020 as one of several days throughout the year to remember missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls so they will not be forgotten and to strengthen the call for concrete actions to end violence against Indigenous women and girls. Download the poster here. For more […]
Join us for a virtual presentation by Phyllis Webstad who will share her experiences of attending a residential school and how sharing her story since 2013 has led to Orange Shirt Day, recognized every September 30th. Orange Shirt Day is a day to honour and remember the experiences of survivors and those who did not […]
On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, the UBC School of Social Work held an online Zoom event to present its Statement of Accountability and Commitment to Indigenous Peoples. Agenda Welcome – Sabine Bruyere (4th year BSW student) Director’s welcome – Dr. Donna Baines Acknowledgement of Musqueam territory and opening – Elder Doris Fox Remarks from Dignitaries President […]
This year the theme is Urban Indigenous Community Resources. We are pleased to have Constable Rick Lavallee, Indigenous Liaison and Protocol Officer Vancouver Police Department, and Constable Kirk Rattray, Tahltan Nation, Indigenous Liaison Officer Metro Vancouver Transit Police, join us to discuss the important work they are doing.
Distinguished Indigenous Speakers Series We are very excited to invite you to the very first of our Distinguished Indigenous Speakers Series, featuring Dr. Raven Sinclair addressing the Sixties Scoop. Please mark your calendars for: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 5 pm – 6:30 pm “Supporting Survivors” by crystalluxmore.com is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0 This presentation explores key events and […]
Meet those providing services in the Vancouver area, including the Indigenous Health team from the BC Women’s and Children’s Hospitals who will talk about the work they do to support Indigenous women, children, and families accessing services at the hospitals. Learn about Indigenous Patient Liaisons, Indigenous complex care service, and elder cultural supports. Zoom details have been […]
Coming together for learning and creating change Join us for our Orange Shirt Day Initiative. A Zoom link will be emailed just prior to the event. The ongoing destructive impact of the student-to-student abuse that occurred within the Indian Residential School System is a devastating legacy of Canada’s attempt at the cultural genocide of Indigenous […]
Learn about a community-based Indigenous SMART & HIPPY program for preschool children from the program coordinator. You will also have the opportunity to learn about Indigenous education and approaches within a local Kindergarten to Grade 7 school from Indigenous educators. You need to attend to know just what SMART & HIPPY stands for and which […]