by Amei-lee Laboucan | Nov 19, 2020 | Event, News
On Tuesday, November 10, UBC Learning Circle and the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health hosted a webinar with Elder and Knowledge Keeper Roberta Price. The webinar discussed Roberta Prices’ life and role as an Elder and healer in urban Indigenous communities...
by Amei-lee Laboucan | Sep 8, 2020 | Event, News
In recognition of the continued prevalence of anti-Indigenous and anti-Black racism in Canada, including police violence, and the enduring legacy of settler colonialism, September 9 and 10 have been designated as days for the Scholar Strike for Black and...
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 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...
