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Technology and Reconciliation: Legacy of Indian Residential Schools
In support of the Truth and Reconciliation process at UBC, the UBC Learning Circle will be hosting a live and interactive workshop on the Legacy of Indian Residential Schools presented by Angela White, Workshop Coordinator with the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. Our network of 90 video conference units in health centres and band offices […]
Inquiry: Talking about Indigenous rights through classroom debate
This fall, UBC professors may be looking for interesting ways to encourage their students to think about Indigenous rights. Inquiry is a hands-on exhibition that invites students to immerse themselves in the Berger Inquiry (1974-77). Over three years, a few dozen Dene and Inuvialiut young people, most of whom had just left residential schools, organized […]
Truth and Reconciliation: What does this have to do with Cell Biology??
Science teaches us to examine and evaluate evidence. Our hypotheses and beliefs should be tested with rigour, …
Engaging Reconciliation in the Classroom: Critical Perspectives and Strategies
In anticipation of the important conversations accompanying the Truth and Reconciliation Commission events at UBC, the First Nations Studies Program, in partnership with the Liu Institute, will hold a teach-in on engaging reconciliation in the classroom on September 12th 10:00am -1:00pm. Featuring Indigenous and allied faculty, this event will provide participants with helpful critical perspectives […]
The TRC and Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences give students tools to make a difference
This fall, in support of the Indian Residential School Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) events at the Pacific Coliseum, the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is implementing several initiatives to raise awareness of the TRC and the history of Indian Residential Schools among Faculty, staff, and students. Pharmacy classes at UBC will be cancelled on September […]
2013 Vancouver Human Rights Lecture: Human Rights and Today’s Aboriginal Children and Youth with Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, BC Representative for Children and Youth
Thursday, September 12th, 7pm-9pm Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability, 2260 West Mall, UBC Point Grey. FREE. Doors open at 6pm, Sept. 12. Register online http://cstudies.ubc.ca/a/Course/2013-Vancouver-Human-Rights-Lecture/UP801/ or call 604.822.1444 to reserve a seat.
Author Reading at IKBLC: Richard Wagamese
Join us Thursday, October 31st, 2013 at 2:00 in the Lillooet Room (Room 301) at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre for a reading by author Richard Wagamese from his latest novel, Indian Horse.
Reconsidering Reconciliation – Thompson River University
Event: Reconsidering Reconciliation is a month-long artist residency held at the Centre for innovation in Culture and the Arts in Canada (CiCAC) at Thompson River University, Kamloops, from July 15-Aug15, 2013. The resultant exhibition runs from Aug 15 – Sept 15 at the TRU Art Gallery. More information including photographs, articles, videos, and other forms […]
Inuit Residential School Histories and the New Nunavut Social Studies Curriculum
Inuit and northern educators, with community partners, have developed and implemented locally-relevant education programs founded on Inuit culture and language. An exemplar of this work is the recently completed grade 10 social studies module for schools in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories (developed in partnership with the Legacy of Hope Foundation), The Residential School System […]
Flash Mob
UBC CTLT is organizing a Flash Mob to raise awareness on campus around initiatives happening in preparation for the National Truth and Reconciliation West Coast Event from September 18th-21st