2018/2019

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 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)

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

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

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 […]

October 10, 2019 – Indigenous Healing Rituals through the Lens of the Science of Attachment and Emotion Part 1 with Denise Findlay

Ceremony has always been part of our First People’s pathway to emotional health and well-being. Ritual and remedy were woven together into a fabric of everyday culture. Only lately have some of these rituals become the object of research in the scientific community. Denise has a unique vantage point as a member of the Squamish […]

Sept 12, 2019 – Aboriginal Patient Navigators with Vancouver Coastal Health

The Aboriginal Patient Navigators are part of Vancouver Coastal Health’s Aboriginal Health team and work in the acute care sites. The team will be talking about their roles in the hospital setting as part of the acute care team. They will discuss how they provide not only traditional and cultural support to Indigenous patients and […]

April 18th, 2019 – Birthing in our Communities with Evelyn George, Sage Thomas & Marion Erickson

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 […]

April 23rd, 2019 – Pathways to Midwifery with Evelyn George and Tia Felix

In this session we will have a conversation about the option of midwifery as a profession, and how to become a midwife. A student who has recently completed the midwifery program, Tia Felix, will join the session to talk about her experiences in the program, lessons learned, tips for navigating the application process, and more. […]

April 30th, 2019 – Building Communities that Support Childbearing Families with Danette Jubinville & Miranda Kelly

In this session, we will explore the “4th trimester” postpartum period and what that can look like for new parents and babies. We’ll discuss postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, bonding, and how partners, families and communities can support wellness through this time. We invite all participants to share and discuss traditional teachings and practices in your communities (such as […]