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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
Residential school system recognized
Two former residential schools are becoming national historic sites -Portage La Prairie Residential School in Manitoba and the Shubenacadie Residential School in Nova Scotia.
Valuing youth involvement with Jess Boon
Jess Boon discusses the importance of empowering and centring youth voices.
Upcoming workshops focusing on Indigenous-university partnerships and research
The Indigenous/Science Research Cluster is offering a series of workshops this fall focusing on university-based researchers partnering with Indigenous communities.
Two-spirit Indigenous couple to speak in UBC Connects series
James Makokis and Anthony Johnson became the first two-spirit Indigenous couple to win The Amazing Race Canada in 2019.
Work learn positions available for students
The Centre is looking for students to assist with education, engagement, communications and project management.
Youth offer perspectives on reconciliation for NCTR webinar
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) is hosting a webinar on International Youth Day to look at what the Calls to Action mean to Indigenous youth in Canada.
Racism and discrimination survey launched for B.C. healthcare workers
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, director of the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre at UBC. spoke to CHEK News about a survey launched for BC healthcare workers to share their experiences with racism and discrimination in the healthcare system as part of an investigation into Indigenous-specific racism in BC health care.
Disrupting conventional systems with Emily Larson
Digital systems consultant Emily Larson talks about technology and social justice.
Kim Lawson joins Centre as Research and Community Liaison Librarian
In this role, Kim is leading the development of educational and engagement initiatives, providing reference and instruction services, and collaborating on digital collections development at the Centre.
Centre awarded funding for multi-year exhibition documenting Indian hospitals in BC and Alberta
Collaborative exhibit sheds light on the forgotten history of “Indian” and tuberculosis hospitals from the 1940s to the early 1970s.
Vaughn Palmer: Vowing to reveal the truth of anti-Indigenous racism in health care system
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, director of the Centre, is investigating anti-Indigenous racism in B.C.’s health care system.
Interactive technology at the Centre nabs UX design award
The Centre’s technology won the “UX For Good Award” at the 2019 Vancouver UX Awards.
Privacy promised in investigation into racism in B.C. healthcare system
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, director of the Centre spoke to the Jill Bennett Show about her investigation of anti-Indigenous racism in B.C.’s healthcare system.
Residential school Survivors discuss reconciliation and engagement in NCTR event
The online event features Survivors’ perspectives on the continued impact of reconciliation on Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
Racism in BC healthcare system inquiry launches survey for Indigenous Peoples
Centre Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, was appointed to lead the inquiry into Indigenous-specific discrimination in BC’s healthcare system.
‘No celebrations’: Indigenous communities, leaders share Canada Day frustrations
Centre Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, spoke to CTV News about how celebrations like Canada Day, Victoria Day and St-Jean-Baptiste Day are symbols of colonialism.
Dr. Mike DeGagné appointed as president and vice chancellor of Yukon University
DeGagné previously served as the Executive Director of the Aboriginal Healing Foundation and has worked to support Survivors and Indigenous communities.
Ry Moran appointed as inaugural associate university librarian, reconciliation at UVic Library
Moran, a member of the Red River Métis, is the founding director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) at the University of Manitoba.
Honourable Steven Lewis Point appointed chancellor of UBC
Point will be the first Indigenous Chancellor at UBC.
Dancing to Honour event focuses on MMIWG, LGBTQ2SIA+
Featuring 13 dances, the event will honour, uplift and support families and Survivors of MMIWG, and support LGBTQ2SIA+ families.
Two Spirit Reconciliation event features Survivor perspectives
The online event features Dr. Albert Mcleod, Harlan Pruden and Candy Palmater.
B.C. investigating allegations ER staff played ‘game’ to guess blood-alcohol level of Indigenous patients
Centre Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, spoke to CBC News about her role in an investigation of racism in health care in BC.
B.C. investigating ‘racist and abhorrent’ game at hospital emergency room
BC Health Minister Adrian Dix has has hired outside investigator Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, head of the Centre, to lead the investigation.
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
Learn more about events, activities, and other ways to celebrate on June 21.
The importance of teamwork with Luc Desmarais
Luc Desmarais discusses his role in facilitating the team at the Centre.