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UBC experts on Victoria’s cancellation of Canada Day celebrations

British Columbia’s capital city has cancelled its Canada Day celebrations this year in light of the recent discovery of the remains of 215 children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential […]

Jun 11, 2021

Regions differ in Indigenous acknowledgement at Canadian universities

Regions differ in Indigenous acknowledgement at Canadian universities

Acknowledgement of Indigenous lands, treaties and peoples vary at universities across Canada, finds a new UBC study, the first academic study of its kind.

Mar 1, 2017

Rendering of the IRSHDC. Credit: Formline A+U

UBC announces construction of the Indian Residential School History & Dialogue Centre

UBC will formally announce the construction of the Indian Residential School History & Dialogue Centre, a first of its kind in western Canada.

Sep 9, 2016

New Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health launched at UBC

New Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health launched at UBC

Indigenous health practitioners have a new home at the University of British Columbia, sparking renewed engagement with Indigenous peoples and communities across B.C. and beyond.

May 5, 2014

UBC experts on Indian residential schools and Truth and Reconciliation

UBC experts are available to comment on the history, legacy and impact of Canada’s Indian residential school system and the upcoming Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s National Event in […]

Sep 17, 2013