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UBC Class Suspensions
UBC will suspend most classes on September 18th so that the university community may more fully participate . . . See the Video . . .
PIMS-Statistics-Math: Truth and Reconciliation Event
In preparation for the West Coast National Event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Vancouver from September 18-21, the UBC Statistics Department, the UBC Mathematics Department and the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) have organized an introductory seminar for students, faculty, and staff. This seminar will present a meaningful introduction to the […]
Weaving together First Nations’ traditional knowledge and UBC Biology.
Come to the Longhouse on Sept. 18th and check out our displays on The Science of Cedar, The Symbolism and Genetics of the Spirit Bear, and The Coast Salish Wool Dog!
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.