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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
BC Bans ‘Birth Alerts,’ Promises More Family Supports in Bid to End Apprehension of Newborns
Centre Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, is quoted in a recent Tyee story talking about the practice which affected Indigenous parents disproportionately.
Sheryl Lightfoot discusses UNDRIP and reconciliation in online op-ed
UBC Professor and Indigenous Affairs Advisor Sheryl Lightfoot wrote an op-ed for The Conversation discussing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
B.C. ends controversial policy that removes newborns from families
Changes to British Columbia’s birth alert system are “effective immediately,” and actioned from recommendations by Centre Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, as well as others.
‘A shifting landscape’: amidst understaffing and policy changes, Indigenous Strategic Plan is further delayed
Dr. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond was quoted in a recent article by the Ubyssey (Vol.10, Issue V) on Reconciliation and the Indigenous Strategic Plan.
Ottawa ordered to compensate First Nations children impacted by on-reserve child welfare system
Centre Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-kwe, is featured in a CBC story highlighting a decision by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.
Orange Shirt Day
September 30 is Orange Shirt Day, in honour of residential school Survivors and reconciliation. Show your support by wearing orange.
Upcoming closure
The Centre will be closing early on Tuesday, August 20 for an event.
Giant Indigenous Peoples Atlas floor map will change the way you see Canada
Education and Programming Lead Charlene Bearhead was recently quoted in a CBC story about the new Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada’s giant floor map.
Work Learn positions for students
The Centre is hiring students for positions this fall. Apply by August 20.
Education activist Charlene Bearhead joins the Centre
Educator and activist Charlene Bearhead as joined the Centre as the new Education and Programming Lead as of July 1.
August newsletter highlights important work
Learn more about the work of the Residential School History and Dialogue Centre in our latest newsletter.
Looking forward, looking back
Over the past year the Centre has been working collaboratively to support transparent information practices and research, in a Survivor-centred, trauma-informed way. Learn more about our progress.
Update from the Director
Learn more about what Centre Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has been working on this past year: child welfare and language legislation, implementing UNDRIP, day school settlement, and more.
Dialogue series connects communities to UBC
Over the past year, the Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (RSHDC) has been involved in several community dialogues across British Columbia, in partnership with UBC’s Indigenous Research Support Initiative (IRSI).
Up close with Constance Brissenden
The Larry Loyie and Constance Brissenden Collection is the first collection of materials donated to the RSHDC. Learn more about this unique collection.
Pride and Camaraderie on display
The Centre’s new exhibition features archival images and stories from residential school Survivors around the theme of sport.
How to use the interactive wall: a guide to the technology at the Centre
Explore the interactive touchscreen wall to find records, learn about residential schools and listen to voices from across the country as individuals share their stories.
10 must-reads on residential schools, reconciliation and the experience of Indigenous peoples
Learn more about the experience of Indigenous people, truth and reconciliation and the legacy of residential schools.
Genocide is foundational to Canada: What are we going to do about it?
Professor David MacDonald, who recently spoke at the Centre about genocide and residential schools, recently authored an article in the Conversation about Canada’s history.
UN Human Rights Office calls for examination of MMIWG inquiry’s genocide claim
Centre Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond recently spoke to CBC about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls final report.
Residential School History and Dialogue Centre welcomes Dr. Tricia Logan
Dr. Tricia Logan has joined the Centre as the new head of Research and Engagement.
Genocide, Residential Schools and the Challenge of [Re]Conciliation: Dialogue and Panel Discussion
Join us for a panel discussion with light food and refreshments.
Indigenous teen’s ‘heinous’ treatment while disclosing abuse indicative of pattern, advocate says
Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond spoke to Global News about the RCMP’s treatment of a sexual assault victim.
Years of listening to residential school survivors taught Eleanore Sunchild not to fear the truth
Cree Laywer, Eleanore Sunchild, reflects on her experiences of documenting survivors stories of sexual-assault and turmoil at the hand of government-run institutions.
Jody Wilson-Raybould’s declarations about speaking truth to power are rooted in matriarchal traditions
Director Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond spoke to the Georgia Straight about Indigenous matriarchs and speaking truth to those in power.