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February 11th, 2021 – The Northern First Nations Biobank: Partnering with First Nations in Northern British Columbia to Reduce Inequity in Access to Genomic Research

Thank you for your 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 […]

January 14th, 2021 – Elders & Knowledge Keepers: Time with Elder Xwechtaal Dennis Joseph

Join us as we sit with Elder Dennis Joseph of the Squamish Nation to chat about his life and work. In particular, we are hoping to discuss how his life as an Elder doing work in urban Indigenous communities has changed in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are looking forward to receiving the […]

December 3rd, 2020 – Supporting Indigenous Birth During the Pandemic with Danette Jubinville & Miranda Kelly

Supporting Indigenous Birth During COVID-19 In this session we will discuss how the pandemic has impacted Indigenous birth, including: Prenatal care Hospital policies Doula support Postpartum care Reflecting on our work as doulas with the Ekw’i7tl Collective, we will brainstorm some ways communities can adapt and support birthing people and their families during this time. […]

November 4th, 2020 – Indigenous Public Health Training at the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health

Join a panel of students and graduates of the Indigenous Public Health Training Institutes to explore Canada’s only Indigenous Public Health professional development program at UBC’s Faculty of Medicine. The Indigenous Public Health Training Institutes equip Indigenous community members and scholars to address public health issues in Indigenous communities. The Certificate consists of 8 core […]

November 10th,2020 – Elders & Knowledge Keepers: Time with Elder Roberta Price

Join us as we sit with Elder Roberta Price of the Snuneymuxw, and Cowichan Nations to chat about her life and her work. In particular, we are hoping to discuss how her life as an Elder doing work in urban Indigenous communities has changed in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are looking forward to receiving the […]

November 12th, 2020 – Indigenous Worldviews, Climate Change and the Way Forward for Northern Trappers with Dr. Priscilla Settee & Dr. Sheryl Lightfoot

Event Description: Disappearing habitats and shrinking biodiversity are having grave and irreversible consequences for the world’s Indigenous people. Dr. Priscilla Settee has been working with Indigenous trappers in the North to explore the ways that climate change is impacting their livelihoods, food systems and environments. In this talk, Dr. Settee will present the findings […]

October 15th, 2020 – Oral Health Program: Building Community Capacity for Oral Health with Ashley Lessard

What do I plan on discussing? Oral health of First Nations in BC The importance of oral health in overall health and wellbeing The Children’s Oral Health Initiative Program Outcomes from the 2019 health benefits transformation Building community capacity for oral health Thank you for your interest and participation! This session’s video is now available […]

September 29th, 2020 – Silent Genomes Project: Getting Involved in BC

The Silent Genomes Project, based at the BCCHR Institute, and in partnership with the FNHA is addressing equity in genomic diagnosis for Indigenous children with undiagnosed genetic conditions. An important gap contributing to inequity is the lack of genomic reference data from Indigenous people within publicly available databases. Having appropriate reference data is an important […]

November 5th, 2020 – The Effects of Sports Concussion on the Developing Brain with Matthias Muller and Dr. Virji-Babul

PRESENTATION OVERVIEW Physiotherapist Matthias Muller and Dr. Virji-Babul will be joining us in circle to discuss the effects of sports concussion on our young Indigenous athletes competing in a variety of sports. Matthias will discuss his clinical impressions regarding concussions and appropriate management. Topics will include: what defines a concussion, and our current clinical […]

September 22nd, 2020 – ”The Orange Shirt Story” with Phyllis Webstad

Every year on September 30th, we wear orange shirts to honour residential school survivors. Orange Shirt Day grew out of Phyllis Webstad’s story of having her shiny new orange shirt taken away on her first day of school at residential school, told for the first time in May 2013. It has become an opportunity to […]