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UBCIC and Heiltsuk Nation Announce Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond to Intervene in BC Human Rights Case Against Vancouver Police Department Over Racial Profiling and Wrongful Detainment
June 16, 2021
UBCIC and Heiltsuk Nation Announce Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond to Intervene in BC Human Rights Case Against Vancouver Police Department Over Racial Profiling and Wrongful Detainment
UBC honorary degree recipients include Elders
UBC is recognizing Indigenous Elders from the Secwepmc, Okanagan, Tahltan and Cowichan Nations at its commencement ceremonies in May.
Innovation grant supports new access to information about residential schools
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) at the University of Manitoba received $2.4 million in support from the Canada Innovation Fund to support their Digital Architecture project.
Webinar looks at Tŝilhqot’in responses to COVID-19
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, will be moderating this upcoming panel on April 8.
Centre welcomes new staff
Noah Duranseaud, Emily Larson and Jess Boon have started roles at the Centre as of March 2021.
Building relationships with Shannon Robinson
Education and Programming Strategist Shannon Robinson discusses the importance of relationship building.
Digital archive to help National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation access Residential School Survivor stories
The Centre’s head of research and engagement, Dr. Tricia Logan, spoke to the Toronto Star about her role as a researcher on a collaborative project with the NCTR.
Career opportunities at the IRSHDC
The Centre is looking for three WorkLearn students for the summer term. Apply by March 28.
Take action on International Women’s Day
Take action on International Women’s Day by attending an event, reading a book, or exploring resources.
Upcoming event focuses on research with Indigenous communities
Dr. Margaret Kovach will be speaking on March 25 about ethics in research with Indigenous communities.
Youth Podcasting Project opportunity for self-identifying Indigenous Youth
The Centre is looking for three Indigenous youth (ages 18-30) to participate in a pilot series.
Dr. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond (Aki-Kwe), reappointed as Academic Director of the Centre
Dr. Turpel-Lafond has served as the Academic Director since 2018. Her second term begins June 1, 2021.
Implementing UNDRIP Dialogue summary report and video available
The Centre recently held a Dialogue on implementing the UN Declaration through Bill C-15.
Honouring Indigenous Writers events
The annual event includes author readings, wikipedia training and a panel discussion on Wikipedia as public scholarship.
Assembly of First Nations hosts virtual forum on Bill C-15
The forum on February 10 and 11 is free to attend.
Celebrate Black History Month
As a part of our engagement with Black History month, the Centre has collected some resources to help uplift and contextualize Indigenous and Black solidarity.
Update expected for report on racism against Indigenous peoples in B.C. health-care system
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, will be speaking alongside Health Minister Adrian Dix regarding the healthcare inquiry last year.
Dialogue on Implementing the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples through Canada’s Bill C-15
The IRSHDC is hosting a Dialogue on February 4 to share perspectives on the proposed legislation to implement the UN Declaration in Canada.
Our Children, Our Future virtual gathering events
The Assembly of First Nations is hosting a series of gatherings focusing on Indigenous child and family wellbeing.
Latest UNDRIP paper provides commentary on federal government legislation to implement the UN Declaration
The Centre has released a new paper in its Implementing UNDRIP in BC discussion paper series.
To end racism against Indigenous peoples, we have to name it and speak up
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, authored an op-ed in the Globe and Mail about racism in Canada.
Warrior Life Podcast: Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond on racism in healthcare
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, spoke to the Warrior Life podcast about her recent investigation into anti-Indigenous racism in BC’s healthcare system.
Videos feature Indigenous spaces at UBC
The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre is featured in one of UBC’s prospective student videos aimed at Indigenous students.
B.C. should consider investigations into Indigenous specific racism in other public services: Turpel-Lafond
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, appeared on APTN’s Face to Face podcast to discuss racism in BC’s healthcare system.
Webinar available: “Collaboration Works Two Ways: Data Sovereignty and Representation in Indigenous Digital Humanities”
Dr. Tricia Logan recently spoke at a digital humanities conference about working with residential school Survivor testimonies.
Healthcare inquiry finds widespread racism: report available
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, has released the results of her inquiry into BC’s health care system.