Xwi7xwa Library Head appointment announced
UBC Library recently announced Kayla Lar-Son, Métis, as permanent Head of Xwi7xwa Library. She takes the helm of the branch library after serving as Acting Head for the past two years.
Xwi7xwa Library Head appointment announced
UBC Library recently announced Kayla Lar-Son, Métis, as permanent Head of Xwi7xwa Library. She takes the helm of the branch library after serving as Acting Head for the past two years. “Kayla has provided steady, thoughtful leadership and support for the branch throughout this time,” Julie Mitchell, Associate University Librarian, said. “She navigated complex operational […]
UBC researchers find Indigenous lands can outperform protected areas on conservation
UBC researchers reviewed 111 studies and found Indigenous-managed lands match or outperform government protected areas on forests, biodiversity and carbon storage — yet remain under-resourced and under-recognized. A new study led by UBC researchers has found that lands managed by Indigenous Peoples consistently protect forests, biodiversity and carbon stores at levels equal to or greater […]
Dr. Asma-na-hi Antoine appointed as Director, Indigenous Research
The Office of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Asma-na-hi Antoine as Director, Indigenous Research. This new role aims to help strengthen research governance, ethics, protocols and training in support of the UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan. Dr. Antoine is from the Toquaht Nation of Nuu-chah-nulth lands and […]
In Memoriam: Madeleine Kétéskwēw Dion Stout
We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Madeleine Kétéskwēw Dion Stout on December 30, 2025 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Madeleine Kétéskwēw Dion Stout was a nurse, Cree speaker, and preeminent scholar. She was a member of the Kehewin Cree Nation in Alberta, and was former student of the Blue Quills Residential School […]
Professor Clifford Atleo Jr. appointed Senior Advisor and AVP, Indigenous Affairs
The Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Professor Clifford Atleo Jr. as Senior Advisor and Associate Vice-President, Indigenous Affairs, for a five-year term starting May 1, 2026.
Professor Clifford Atleo Jr. appointed Senior Advisor and AVP, Indigenous Affairs
I am pleased to announce that the Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Professor Clifford Atleo Jr. as Senior Advisor and Associate Vice-President, Indigenous Affairs, for a five-year term starting May 1, 2026. As Senior Advisor and AVP, Professor Atleo will play a key convening role for Indigenous initiatives at UBC Vancouver, helping […]
From Oral Tradition to Comics: Partnership leads to Graphic Novel
A new project has brought together a team of Indigenous graphic artists to create a series of short comics based on archival recordings of Elders from the Homalco First Nation. Captured in the early 1990s, these recordings explore life in the Homalco First Nation’s traditional territory in Bute Inlet, with Elders recalling their childhoods and […]
Connection and community-building: Indigenous Student Orientation at UBC Vancouver
UBC is welcoming another cohort of Indigenous students into its campus community during annual Indigenous Student Orientation programming at UBC Vancouver. Each year, the First Nations House of Learning (FNHL) organizes orientation events that go beyond providing a tailored introduction to university life. FNHL allows a space for First Nations (status or non-status), Métis and […]
Appointment of Dr. Jan Hare, Dean, Faculty of Education
It is our pleasure to announce that the UBC Board of Governors has accepted the President’s recommendation to appoint Dr. Jan Hare as the Dean of the Faculty of Education for a five-year term, commencing July 1, 2024. Dr. Hare, an Anishinaabe-kwe scholar and educator from the M’Chigeeng First Nation in northern Ontario, is a […]