Indigenous engagement

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

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

Reconciliation Pole installed on UBC Vancouver campus

Reconciliation Pole installed on UBC Vancouver campus

Thousands of copper nails are important markers on a carved pole installed on UBC’s Vancouver campus.

Mar 30, 2017