by Amei-lee Laboucan | Aug 30, 2020 | News
Jess Boon is the Youth Engagement Strategist* at the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre. She’s a recent graduate from the UBC School of Social Work and an involved youth worker, with experience working at the East Side Boxing Club and with youth in...
by Amei-lee Laboucan | Aug 30, 2020 | Event, News
One key challenge to collaboration between universities and Indigenous communities is ensuring an equitable partnership takes place. This upcoming workshop series focuses on university-based researchers working with Indigenous communities to foster collaboration,...
by Amei-lee Laboucan | Aug 11, 2020 | Event, News
James Makokis and Anthony Johnson became the first two-spirit Indigenous couple to win The Amazing Race Canada in 2019. Their team name Ahkameyimok, is a Cree word that roughly translates to “never give up.” They have since used their victory to raise awareness...
by Amei-lee Laboucan | Aug 10, 2020 | News
The Centre is hiring WorkLearn students for the fall to assist with Education and Engagement, and Communications and Projects. The IRSHDC is a Survivor-centered organization providing access for former Indian Residential School students, their families and communities...
by Amei-lee Laboucan | Aug 9, 2020 | Event, News
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. The panel will examine the role of Indigenous youth in educating, promoting, and advancing...
