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Student Profile: Kinwa Bluesky (UBC Law PhD Candidate)

Student Profile: Kinwa Bluesky (UBC Law PhD Candidate)

Kinwa’s research represents the culmination of many years of reflection on indigenous issues.

Advocate for Her People

Advocate for Her People

For former Chief Leah George-Wilson, law school was a natural choice.

Longhouse Anniversary Celebration

Longhouse Anniversary Celebration

On April 19, 2013, university leaders, faculty, staff, students, and other guests came together to celebrate this history and to recognize the Directors, staff, faculty, students, community members and artists who have made lasting contributions over the past 25 years.

First Nations Longhouse

Longhouse Anniversary Celebration

On Friday, April 19th, UBC will be celebrating 20 years since the opening of the First Nations Longhouse and the 25th Anniversary of the First Nations House of Learning.

A Missing Link in Vancouver’s History

A Missing Link in Vancouver’s History

Shared past of Chinese farmers and Musqueam Nation unearthed by student Sarah Ling with the help of the Community Learning Initiative

Jo-ann Archibald honoured by American Educational Research Association

Jo-ann Archibald honoured by American Educational Research Association

Jo-ann Archibald, a member of the Sto:lo Nation, has helped transform Indigenous education in Canada. This spring, the American Educational Research Association (AERA) recognized Archibald’s contributions . . .

First Nations Studies Student Research Presentations

First Nations Studies Student Research Presentations

This year’s group of First Nations Studies Program Practicum Student Researchers will be presenting their Practicum Projects in the Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall on Monday, April 8th.

Aboriginal Initiatives at the Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology

Aboriginal Initiatives at the Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology

Over the past decade, progressive initiatives have been formed at UBC to respond to the ways in which insufficient education and professional training regarding Indigenous topics and issues manifest in classroom discussions and campus operations…

First Nations advocate and eco-activist among honorary degree recipients

First Nations advocate and eco-activist among honorary degree recipients

The University of British Columbia will honour advocates who have fought for human rights and the environment at this year’s spring graduation ceremonies.

Student Lunches Bring Together Aboriginal Student Community

Student Lunches Bring Together Aboriginal Student Community

Every Tuesday, the UBC Aboriginal student community comes together for a lunch and Information Session in Sty-Wet-Tan, the Great Hall of the First Nations Longhouse.