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New UBC Vancouver student residences open with gifted names from Musqueam

Today, five new UBC Vancouver student residence buildings were formally opened at a special naming ceremony hosted by xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band).

Jun 7, 2022

tə šxʷhəleləm̓s tə k̓ʷaƛ̓kʷəʔaʔɬ exterior. Credit: Suzanne Rushton

New UBC Vancouver student residences opens with gifted names from Musqueam

Media are invited to attend a special naming ceremony to formally open five new UBC student residence buildings.

Jun 6, 2022

New Indigenous Strategic Plan establishes UBC’s role in upholding the rights of Indigenous Peoples

New Indigenous Strategic Plan establishes UBC’s role in upholding the rights of Indigenous Peoples

Today marks a significant milestone in UBC’s commitment to truth and reconciliation: the university will celebrate the launch of its new Indigenous Strategic Plan (ISP).

Sep 14, 2020

The Musqueam Indian Band flag is located at the SUB North Plaza, adjacent to the North Parkade.

UBC raises Musqueam Indian Band flag permanently at Vancouver campus

The flag of the Musqueam Indian Band will be permanently raised on the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus.

Feb 25, 2019

New signs around the UBC campus provide street names in both English and hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓, the language of the Musqueam people.

UBC and Musqueam to reveal bilingual street signs

UBC will unveil new bilingual street signs that acknowledge and respect the traditional territory of the Musqueam people.

Apr 3, 2018

‘Journey canoe’ launch by Musqueam Indian Band and UBC

‘Journey canoe’ launch by Musqueam Indian Band and UBC

For the first time in 30 years, the Musqueam Indian Band has carved a ‘journey canoe’ from a 350-year-old cedar log.

Aug 5, 2016

Musqueam Post dedicated at UBC Vancouver campus

Musqueam Post dedicated at UBC Vancouver campus

The Musqueam people and the University of British Columbia acknowledged their developing partnership today with the dedication of a striking cedar post installed prominently on the Point Grey campus.

Apr 6, 2016

CSI: Cedar Science Investigators

CSI: Cedar Science Investigators

Ashley Dobko is part of a group of tree detectives looking to unlock the secrets of B.C.’s old growth trees in an effort to protect them.

Jul 15, 2013 - by Heather Amos

A missing link in Vancouver’s history

A missing link in Vancouver’s history

Shared past of Chinese farmers and Musqueam Nation unearthed by student Sarah Ling

Apr 3, 2013 - by Heather Amos

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