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January 7th, 2020 – The Journey Goes On with Kat Norris

January 7th, 2020 – The Journey Goes On with Kat Norris

Kat Norris, a Coast Salish community activist, returns to the UBC Learning Circle to pick up where she left off in exploration of the history of her local territories and her experiences.  She will reflect on common themes that emerged within her teachings and how she works to bring tradition and culture back into her […]

January 30th, 2020 – Pathways to Physiotherapy

January 30th, 2020 – Pathways to Physiotherapy

Please join us for this engaging conversation! Mutann Mac Cardinal will discuss his experience as a community physiotherapist, reflecting on how his professional practice is connected to his everyday life. Simone Gruenig and Louis-Alexandre Douesnard-Malo will share their perspectives as faculty and staff members of the UBC Physical Therapy program. Together, our guest speakers will […]

December 12th, 2019 – Sexual Wellbeing

December 12th, 2019 – Sexual Wellbeing

We invite you to join the panel discussion on Indigenous sexual wellbeing, featuring some of the Indigenous Educators that work in sexual wellbeing across the province. Members of the Yuusnewas team at the YouthCO HIV & Hep C Society, the BC CDC and the Indigenous Wellness team at FNHA, as well as other Indigenous partner […]

November 28th, 2019 – Indigenous Languages with Elder Larry Grant

November 28th, 2019 – Indigenous Languages with Elder Larry Grant

In this session, we take a deep-dive into the language learning modalities utilized by Musqueam Elder Larry Grant to facilitate intergenerational language knowledge transfer. Topics of conversation include: The value of traditional languages in community How Musqueam started their language program and how it developed over time Contemporary measures utilized by the language team at […]

November 21st, 2019 – Indigenous Masculinity with the DUDES Club

November 21st, 2019 – Indigenous Masculinity with the DUDES Club

Thank you for everyone’s interest and participation!  This session’s video is now available for viewing. Thank you to everyone for your continued interest in our events. We would like to reiterate that everyone is welcome to our UBCLC sessions. Our events aim to embody a safe space for everyone of all different backgrounds to have […]

November 26th, 2019 – Indigenous Leadership with Marcia Dawson

November 26th, 2019 – Indigenous Leadership with Marcia Dawson

Marcia will discuss Indigenous leadership in historical and contemporary contexts, illuminating ancestral systems that were egalitarian, requiring a balance of male and female roles in families, clans and communities.  Drawing from her knowledge of Gitxsan and Kwakwaka’wakw cultures, Marcia will discuss the roles of Indigenous women in leadership. Through her work in examining Indigenous laws […]

November 7th, 2019 – UBC Indigenous Student Experiences

November 7th, 2019 – UBC Indigenous Student Experiences

We are joined in circle by a host of Indigenous students to talk to us about their experiences transitioning to a large university from their home communities. The students discussed their experiences accessing services, living away from home, and being an Indigenous person in a large-scale academic setting. Please join us! Thank you for everyone’s […]

November 5th, 2019 – Pan Canadian Framework on Sexually Transmitted and Blood-borne Infections (STBBIs)

November 5th, 2019 – Pan Canadian Framework on Sexually Transmitted and Blood-borne Infections (STBBIs)

For the first time, the federal government is asking for meaningful consultation with Indigenous people prior to implementing major policy to address sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBIs) in Canada (Pan-Canadian STBBI Framework for Action). Members of the First Nations Health Authority Indigenous Wellness Team and BC Centre for Disease Control Clinical Prevention Services […]

October 24th, 2019 – Protecting Our People – Through the lens of a Community Health Nurse with Crystal Point

October 24th, 2019 – Protecting Our People – Through the lens of a Community Health Nurse with Crystal Point

Crystal Point is a Community Health Nurse working with Musqueam Nation. In this presentation, she discussed her background, work history and the importance of the Community Health Nurse in First Nations Communities. She shared her responsibilities as a nurse, and how this drives her to address health promotion, illness prevention and health protection in her […]

November 6th, 2019 – When Will We Be Ready? Sharing Responsibility for Indigenous Engagement in Teaching and Learning

November 6th, 2019 – When Will We Be Ready? Sharing Responsibility for Indigenous Engagement in Teaching and Learning

What is the context for “mandatory curricula” related to Indigenous content in your department or Faculty? What impacts does this have on you and colleagues whose focus includes Indigenous studies? These questions and many more were discussed at the “When Will We Be Ready?” session co-sponsored by CTLT Indigenous Initiatives, the UBC Learning Circle, and […]