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Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre

Intergenerational March to commemorate Orange Shirt Day

Event: Intergenerational March to commemorate Orange Shirt Day 

An intergenerational march to commemorate Orange Shirt Day will start at the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) on Friday, September 30.

Sep 29, 2022

Statement regarding honorary degree granted to John Fergus O’Grady

Statement regarding honorary degree granted to John Fergus O’Grady

Based on its deliberations and consultations, the sub-committee recommends that the Senate rescind its approval of the Honorary Degree awarded to the late John Fergus O’Grady.

May 24, 2022

UBC experts on 70 years of People’s Republic of China, National Seniors Day

UBC experts on 70 years of People’s Republic of China, National Seniors Day

Today is Orange Shirt Day, while tomorrow marks 70 years since the founding of the People’s Republic of China as well as National Seniors Day. UBC experts are available to comment.

Oct 1, 2019

A dedicated staff of 35 gardeners, arborists and horticulturists maintains the university’s 172 hectares of varied landscapes. Credit: Martin Dee / UBC Brand & Marketing

Behind the scenes with UBC’s gardeners

Every year, UBC’s campus erupts in bloom, from delicate cherry blossoms and magnificent magnolias to brightly coloured alliums and richly scented lilacs. It’s not just the work of Mother Nature that’s responsible for bringing the university landscape to life. A dedicated staff of 35 gardeners, arborists and horticulturists, divided into five crews, work year-round to maintain the university’s 172 hectares of varied landscapes.

Jul 23, 2019

The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre opened today with an apology on behalf of UBC from President Santa J. Ono, for the university's involvement in the system that supported the operation of residential schools. (Paul Joseph/UBC)

UBC offers statement of apology related to Indian residential school system

Today, UBC President Santa J. Ono delivered a statement of apology for the university’s involvement in the system that supported the operation of Indian residential schools in Canada. The apology was read at the official opening of the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre on UBC’s Vancouver campus, located on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Musqueam people.

Apr 9, 2018

The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre on UBC’s Vancouver campus.

Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre to open with statement of apology from UBC

UBC President Santa J. Ono will deliver a statement of apology for the university’s involvement in the system that supported the operation of residential schools, at the official opening of the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre.

Apr 6, 2018

Rendering of the IRSHDC. Credit: Formline A+U

UBC to house Western Canada’s first residential school history centre

UBC formally announced today the construction of the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSC).

Sep 12, 2016

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