Past Sessions

November 14th, 2024 – Indigenous Public Health Training: Information Session 2024

Join our free online webinar to learn about the Indigenous Public Health (IPH) Program! The IPH Training Institutes is 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 […]

January 16th, 2025 – Indigenous Health Administration and Leadership Program (IHALP): 2025 Information Session

Join us for the 2025 Indigenous Health Administration and Leadership Program information session! Learn about the IHALP certificate program that is designed to support Indigenous organizations and communities to build strength-based, holistic programming that promotes health and well being. Learn about Indigenous communities and their own measures for success and unique cultural and geographical needs. […]

October 23rd, 2024 – Zine as a Medium for the Voice: interdisciplinary art explored through self-publication with Dana Belcourt

This talk looks at uses of zines as a mode of self-expression, and using them as an avenue to showcase art, photography, and writing. During the talk we’ll be exploring how to create an eight page zine (folded from a single piece of paper), and use it to exhibit art, poetry, and emotion. ** This […]

October 22nd, 2024 – Land-based Fitness with Alana Cook

Land-based fitness is a blueprint for using Land-based exercise and holistic teachings to connect to traditional activities, improve health, and explore the world around us. While the research for Land-based Fitness was done within an Indigenous worldview to revitalize cultural learning, this workshop is for everyone who would like to learn more ways to enjoy […]

September 19th, 2024 – ICEDAR: Indigenous Collaborative for Education, Development, Advocacy, and Reciprocity – An invitation to explore and pilot the website

Join us for this launch session as we unveil our new platform dedicated to fostering Indigenous knowledge, community-led initiatives, and transformative learning experiences. Explore the website’s interactive features, resources, and events focused on promoting cross-cultural understanding, collaboration, and reciprocity in education and development. Get ready to be inspired by this powerful online tool and connect […]

October 17th, 2024 – Tax and benefits information for Indigenous peoples

This webinar will go over the benefits and credit payments that Indigenous people could be eligible for and how to apply for them. Additionally, it will also cover how filing your taxes each year helps to ensure that you keep getting these benefits. Thank you for your interest and participation! Thank you to everyone for […]

October 8th, 2024 – Exploring Indigenous Influences in Hockey via Hockey Cards with Naim Cardinal

Naim Cardinal, Indigenous hockey card collector, will provide a presentation about Indigenous influences in the game of hockey shown through the lens of hockey cards. Naim has been researching and studying Indigenous hockey history for almost a decade and has become a passion for him. The Indigenous Influences in Hockey presentation will discuss a number […]

May 16th, 2024 – Cultural Safety in Healthcare: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives with Simon Brascoupé

This presentation examines cultural safety, initially championed by Māori nurse Irihapeti Ramsden in the 1990s, and its global dissemination across healthcare systems. It explores its historical evolution, present application, and future prospects, considering spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional dimensions through a Two-Eyed-Seeing approach. From Indigenous knowledge perspectives, it scrutinizes its implications for professional growth, relationships, […]

May 23rd, 2024 – Nurses Supporting Indigenous Wellness: Changing Lives & Shaping Tomorrow

Celebrate National Nursing Week with us and participate in an engaging Q&A session. Discover insights from nursing leaders who advocate for policy, research, education, administration, and practice in partnership with First Nations communities. Gain valuable perspectives from a diverse panel of Indigenous and supportive nurse leaders as they discuss shaping the future of nursing […]

April 25th, 2024 – Knowledge Transfer and Mentorship with Valerie Lamirande

I am the founder and co-owner of RavenSong Soap & Candle. I have a passion for products and entrepreneurism and love to share my experience and knowledge. RavenSong has undergone enormous growth and change over the years and the learning curve has been steep. As an indigenous Entrepreneur I feel a responsibility to share the […]