The First Nations Longhouse, a “home away from home” for Aboriginal students, provides a variety of services and is a student community hub.
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As a prospective First Nation, Métis or Inuit student you will find in this section information and resources to help make an informed choice about coming to UBC Vancouver.
As a current undergraduate and graduate student you will find information to help you navigate the numerous resources available on campus, all designed with your well-being and academic success in mind.
In both cases, you will find interesting stories relevant to your prospective or current experience as an Aboriginal student at UBC. Please take some time to enjoy them.
If you don’t find what you are looking for in this section or if you think we should add something, please tell us.
Student Stories
Indigenous Graduation Celebration Spring 2022
On Saturday, May 28th, the First Nations House of Learning will host a graduation celebration event at the First Nations Longhouse in honour of participating Indigenous graduates from the Spring 2022 and Fall 2021 classes. The event will see Indigenous students walking through the Longhouse’s ceremonial door into Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall, whereupon each will be […]
New Master of Education in Indigenous Education launched
UBC Faculty of Education will be home to British Columbia’s first Master of Education in Indigenous Education, after receiving approval from the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. To offer a new degree program, public post-secondary institutions in British Columbia must apply to the Ministry in accordance with the Degree Program Review Criteria and […]
Dr. Eduardo Jovel appointed interim Director of the First Nations House of Learning
The following message was originally issued by Prof. Andrew Szeri, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver. Dr. Eduardo Jovel has been appointed as the Interim Director of the First Nations House of Learning, effective December 1, 2021. He joins FNHL at this time while Dr. Margaret Moss, Associate Professor, UBC School of Nursing, and Director, […]
