Please join us for a session about Summer Science!
What is the Summer Science Program?
A one-week cultural, health and science program for Indigenous students in grades 8-11. The program promotes interest in health and science programs through firsthand experience at the University of British Columbia. The Summer Science Program is a great opportunity to meet new friends, eat great food, connect with Elders/role models while enjoying fun, laughter and learning.
Program Goals
- Inform students of health and science careers.
- Provide information on post-secondary prerequisites, course planning, and admissions.
- Offer a holistic education experience that includes cultural practices.
- Provide Indigenous role models in health care and sciences.
- Incorporate cultural knowledge into daily activities.
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 their opinions and voices equally heard.
Date: Thursday, February 13th, 2020 (PST)
Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Videoconference OR internet webinar.
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About the Presenter:
Kahsennaro:roks Maddy Deom – CEIH Summer Science Program Work Learn Student
Kahsennaro:roks Maddy Deom is a second year Environmental Science student and is Kanien’keha from the Kahnawake Mohawk Territory in Quebec. She is a member of the Sustainability Commission of the Science Undergraduate Society of UBC. She is very passionate about preserving the environment with Indigenous knowledge and hopes to get a degree encompassing those passions. She is very excited to work with the Summer Science Program along with like-minded individuals.
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