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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
The Pulse Interview: former judge & children’s watchdog Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, spoke to The Pulse about the results of her inquiry into anti-Indigenous racism in BC’s healthcare system.
Investigation finds widespread racism and discrimination against Indigenous peoples in B.C. health-care system
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, was featured in CBC News for her inquiry into anti-Indigenous racism in healthcare.
National partnership benefits residential school Survivors
The Centre has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre in Ontario.
“Making law and policy – matriarch traditions” event with Dr. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-kwe
Join Jessica Wood from the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs in conversation with Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-kwe.
The Centre during COVID
Learn more about the Centre’s safety plan and response to COVID-19.
Elder and Knowledge Keeper Roberta Price speaks about her life and work in urban Indigenous communities during the Covid-19 pandemic
The Learning Circle webinar discussed Prices’ life and role as an Elder and healer in urban Indigenous communities before, and during, the COVID-19 pandemic.
Student profile: Kenzie Littlelight
Learn more about RSHDC student staff member Kenzie Littlelight.
On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond spoke to CBC Radio about youth in care.
Report on systemic racism in healthcare reveals new horrors, Chief investigator says
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, spoke to VICE News about her independent report on disturbing new incidents of racism against Indigenous Peoples in healthcare.
Things changed for kids in care under the NDP. But has it been enough?
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, commented in the Tyee about recent developments in child welfare.
Webinar highlights foundations of Orange Shirt Day
On September 22, UBC Learning Circle and the First Nations House of Learning hosted an online webinar with Phyllis Webstad founder of the Orange Shirt Day Society.
The Centre welcomes Dr. Shaffer as Executive Director
Dr. Shaffer has been cross-appointed in a dual role to the Centre and UBC iSchool in the Faculty of Arts.
‘A country’s shame’: Indigenous woman’s cries for help, abuse before death spur calls for action on systemic racism in health
The Centre’s Academic Director, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, spoke to the Globe and Mail about the death of Joyce Echaquan and systemic racism.
Virtual tour of Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre available
Learn more about the historic site of conscience, the Shingwauk Indian Residential Schools Centre.
Evan Solomon Show: ‘It’s horrific’ dying Indigenous woman taunted in hospital
Centre Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond appeared on the Evan Solomon show to discuss the death of Joyce Echaquan, a 37-year-old mother of seven.
Family of Indigenous teen who died at Abbotsford group home demands answers
Centre Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, spoke to CBC News about the case of an Indigenous teen who died at an Abbotsford group home.
Why the UBC community needs to pay attention this Orange Shirt Day
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, spoke to the Ubyssey about the meaning behind Orange Shirt Day.
Reflections on the meaning of Orange Shirt Day
The Programming and Education team at the Centre offers some reflections on this years Orange Shirt Day.
Indigenous woman records slurs, taunts of Quebec hospital staff before her death
Centre Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond spoke to the Globe and Mail about her independent investigation into allegations of racism in B.C.’s health care system.
B.C. fisherman Ronald (Bud) Sparrow was at the centre of a key ruling for aboriginal rights
Centre Academic Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, commented in the Globe and Mail about the legacy of Musqueam fisherman Ronald (Bud) Sparrow.
Passing of Musqueam Elder Ronald “Bud” Sparrow
Ronald “Bud” Sparrow, a member of the Musqueam First Nation, was the defendant in the renowned Sparrow case [R v. Sparrow], one of the most important Indigenous rights cases in Canadian history.
UBC launches Indigenous Strategic Plan
The Centre is mentioned in the new Indigenous Strategic Plan, which
Orange Shirt Day
Learn more about how you can participate on September 30.
An update from the Academic Director
The latest update from the Academic Director highlights the Centre’s work in creating awareness of Indigenous rights and the impact of emergencies on those rights.
Statement in support of Scholar Strike Canada
The Centre supports the Scholar Strike for Black and Indigenous Lives in Canada, happening September 9 and 10.