Renewal of the Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund
As part of UBC’s ongoing commitments to uplift Indigenous peoples and advance Indigenous rights, we are pleased to announce that the Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund has been renewed with an additional $3 million. There will be three new rounds of funding, the first one being announced in Fall 2026. “The Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund […]
Xwi7xwa Library Head appointment announced
UBC Library recently announced Kayla Lar-Son, Métis, as Head of Xwi7xwa Library. She takes the helm of the branch library after serving as Acting Head for the past two years. The appointment is a five-year term and is subject to renewal. “Kayla has provided steady, thoughtful leadership and support for the branch throughout this time,” […]
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
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 […]
UBC study identifies Indigenous-led hunting as most effective way to manage deer overpopulation
As ecosystems in coastal British Columbia continue to suffer from the effects of overabundant black-tailed deer, a study by UBC Forestry, in collaboration with Coast Salish Nations, presents effective management solutions for the Southern Gulf Islands. The research indicates that Indigenous-led hunting is the most successful and cost-effective method for mitigating deer overpopulation while addressing […]
Dr. Candace Galla appointed UNESCO Co-Chair to advance Indigenous and non-dominant language rights
UNESCO has appointed UBC professor Dr. Candace Galla as Co-Chair for Rights Education among Indigenous and Non-Dominant Language Communities — a global role focused on advancing language rights, education, and community-led research. An Associate Professor in UBC’s Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies (Faculty of Arts) and Department of Language and Literacy Education (Faculty of Education), […]
UBC’s seed2STEM honoured with City of Vancouver’s Leadership in Reconciliation Award
The University of British Columbia’s seed2STEM summer research program for Indigenous high school students has been awarded the City of Vancouver’s Leadership in Reconciliation Award for 2025. The seed2STEM program transforms reconciliation principles into action by creating culturally safe pathways for Indigenous high school students to participate in science-technology-engineering-math (STEM) research. Founded in 2018 at the ICORD spinal cord […]
CEIH awarded 2025 President’s Staff Award for Collaborative Excellence
The Integrated Curriculum Team—comprised of staff from the Office of the Vice-President, Health (UBC Health) and the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health (CEIH) was recently awarded the 2025 President’s Staff Award for Collaborative Excellence. The award exemplifies collaborative excellence in delivering the Integrated Curriculum, an interprofessional program that is a required component of 14 […]