Mental Health Matters: Indigenous-Specific Resources for Support
Culturally Sensitive and Indigenous-Specific Support Resources Written by Chloe Thomas| November 15, 2024 Explore resources designed to provide culturally sensitive and Indigenous-specific support, honouring unique perspectives, traditions, and approaches to mental health and well-being. Health encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of a person. Recognizing this interconnectedness is essential for addressing health concerns […]
BC NEIHR TRAVEL AWARD: APPLICATIONS OPEN
DEADLINE :DECEMBER 1ST 2024 BC NEIHR Travel Award: Call for Applications is OPEN! *Attention Indigenous graduate students studying at a BC institution* What: The Travel Award is open to all Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) graduate students studying at a BC institution. The $1000 (non-renewable) award is to support travel to a conference or for […]
Remembering Murray Sinclair
Remembering Murray Sinclair The team at the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health would like to acknowledge the passing of our mentor and Indigenous leader, Murray Sinclair. He will be dearly missed but his wisdom and guidance will continue to be called upon as we move forward and hold ourselves, our university, our partners, our […]
Celebrate International Inuit Day!
November 7, 2024: International Inuit Day Written by Keira Lumley| October 25, 2024 Inuit meaning “the people” in their language, Inuktut, are the Indigenous peoples of the North with territories spanning from the Yukon, northern Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Northern Québec, and Northern Labrador within Canada. International Inuit Day, also referred to as International Circumpolar Inuit […]
Louis Riel Day: Honouring Louis Riel and Embracing Métis Culture
November 16, 2024: Louis Riel Day Written by Chloe Thomas| October 17, 2024 Métis jigging – V’ni Dansi Dancers. Image from V’ni Dansi Louis Riel, a Métis leader and the founder of Manitoba, was executed on November 16, 1885 in part for leading the North-West Resistance of 1885. Notorious resistances led by Louis Riel and […]
Indigenous Works at the VIFF
Indigenous Works at the Vancouver International Film Festival (Sept 26 – Oct 6) Written by Keira Lumley and Cynthia Lung| Sept 27, 2024 Truth and Reconciliation day is around the corner, please enjoy some Indigenous films offered by the VIFF! Indigenous Movies “Seeds” |Watch on Sept 29th & Oct 1st In this wild home invasion […]
Orange Shirt Day: Honouring Residential School Survivors and Indigenous Resilience
September 30: Truth and Reconciliation Day Written by Chloe Thomas & Cynthia Lung | September 20, 2024 Every Child Matters. Truth and Reconciliation Day, also known as Orange Shirt Day, is a national observance in Canada held on September 30th to recognize and address the legacy of the Indian Residential School System. This day is […]
Resources for National Indigenous History Month
Resources for National Indigenous History Month June 11th, 2024 | Created by Chloe Thomas and Cynthia Lung National Indigenous History Month is a period of time to focus and reflect on the history of Indigenous Peoples of Canada. Under the post-colonial context, reflection on the legacy of colonization is an important time for all Canadian […]
The UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health (CEIH) proudly stands in support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
The UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health (CEIH) proudly stands in support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. June 7th, 2024 The Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health is deeply committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all, especially our 2SLGBTQIA+, trans, two spirit, gender diverse, and non-binary community members. We believe that […]
Remembering Elder-Aunty Doris
Remembering Elder-Aunty Doris It is with heavy hearts that we say farewell for now to Doris Fox. To some she was Elder, to some she was Auntie. No matter her role, she was always there for us. Her generosity, kindness, and teachings were matched only by the playful feistiness of her delivery. Her wisdom, love, […]
Studying resources on UBC Campus
Studying on Campus Written by Toryn Daniels | April 11th, 2024 As an Indigenous student enrolled at UBC, there are many resources you have access to, ranging from free student lunches, counseling as well as tutoring. Here I will be sharing five resources that Indigenous students have access to. Wellness Resources Engaging with Indian Residential […]