Dr. Sheryl Lightfoot

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Dr. Sheryl Lightfoot appointed United Nations chair on Indigenous peoples’ rights

The announcement marks the first time an Indigenous woman from Canada has been appointed to the prestigious position.

Jul 17, 2023

sʔi:ɬqəy̓ qeqən (Double-Headed Serpent Post), Brent Sparrow Jr., Musqueam, UBC Vancouver Campus. Photo credit: Hover Collective / UBC Brand & Marketing

Multiple Indigenous-focused initiatives receive UBC funding to help advance rights of Indigenous peoples

A diverse range of Indigenous-focused projects will receive a significant funding boost this month to help transform innovative and impactful ideas into reality. Through the Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund (ISI […]

Sep 14, 2022

sʔi:ɬqəy̓ qeqən (Double-Headed Serpent Post), Brent Sparrow Jr., Musqueam, UBC Vancouver Campus. Photo credit: Hover Collective / UBC Brand & Marketing

UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan funding sees student projects get off the ground

Successful student recipients of the Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund have been given the green light to start implementing their proposed Indigenous-focused, student-led projects with the backing of university funding.

Aug 10, 2022

Dr. Sheryl Lightfoot

UBC’s Dr. Sheryl Lightfoot appointed United Nations representative on rights of Indigenous Peoples

Dr. Sheryl Lightfoot has been named the North American member on the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The announcement marks the first time an Indigenous woman from Canada has been appointed to the prestigious position.

Mar 24, 2021