Thesis Defence: “It’s a plant and that’s why I think it’s a medicine”: Indigenous Perspectives of Cannabis use on Turtle Island
Arts and Sciences Centre (ASC) 3187 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJordyn Cates will defend their thesis.
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Indigenous Atlas Open House 2024
University Centre (UNC) - Ballroom 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaAn enormous, 25-by-35-foot, Indigenous territorial map of what we call Canada will be on display in the Ballroom (UNC 200) on August 7, 2024, from 1 to 3 pm for UBC Okanagan students, faculty, staff and the greater community to further their learning about the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples and relevant historical events. The […]
IBPOC Community Care Beading Space
Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, CanadaIf you are a UBCO faculty, staff or postdoctoral scholar who identifies as Indigenous, Black, and/or Person of Colour, or as a member of another racialized group, join us for a community care beading space! This is an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the beautiful and diverse beading traditions that exist within our collective community […]
Thesis Defence: Healthcare Practitioners’ Intersectional Biases Towards Type 2 Diabetes and Indigenous Populations
Reichwald Health Sciences Centre (RHS) 1088 Discovery Avenue, Kelowna, BC, CanadaRenee Young will defend their thesis.
Standardized Patient Orientation Session
Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) – UBC Clinical Academic Campus 2312 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC, CanadaThe Standardized Patient Orientation session will provide a brief overview of the program and the requirements. Applicants will then have an opportunity to portray a patient’s case and receive feedback. All ages and backgrounds are welcome.
Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory Open House
Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory 717 White Lake Road, Kaleden, BC, CanadaThe Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science would like to extend an invitation to the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory located in Kaleden, BC.
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Land Tour with Krystal Withakay
Parking Lot F 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin us for a land tour guided by Krystal Withakay! She will guide us on a walking tour exploring the beauty of the Land and connection with Syilx culture. This is a low-impact event and no experience is needed. Snacks and refreshments will be provided as well as transportation. We will be meeting at F […]
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Legacy of Hope Exhibition: Where are the Children? Healing the Legacy of Residential Schools
University Centre (UNC) - Ballroom 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaThis exhibition spans over 125 years and contains photographs and documents from the 1880s to present day. Photographs, text panels and artifacts move the witness through the process of leaving home and arriving at school to school activities and being part of a classroom. It also includes a section on the children who never returned […]
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Orange Shirt Day Flag Printing Workshop
Creative and Critical Studies Building (CCS) 1148 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin us on Monday, September 23 for a printmaking workshop to create a series of hummingbird flags that will be installed on campus in honour of children who attended residential schools.
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Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada: Mapping Residential Schools
University Centre (UNC) - Ballroom 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaIn the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, the event will be an opportunity to locate various Indian Residential Schools (IRS) around what we know today as Canada as well as provide educational information about profiled IRS’. We are hoping the Indigenous Atlas will help you identify where Residential Schools were located and provide you with […]
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Orange Shirt Day paper crafting event
The Commons (COM) - Sawchuk Family Theatre (Engagement Theatre) 3297 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaUBC Okanagan students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to stop by the Sawchuk Family Theatre to craft an orange paper shirt, learn more about Orange Shirt Day, and reflect on Truth and Reconciliation.
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Orange Shirt Day Flag Installation
Courtyard 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin us on Friday, September 27 at the central courtyard for the third annual installation of the hummingbird flag project which honours children who attended residential schools.
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RESCHEDULED: Truth and Legacy: Indigenous Stories Film Showcase
University Centre (UNC) 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaYou're invited to a special one-day screening of short films by Indigenous creators, highlighting the profound impacts of the residential school system and the enduring legacy of education on Inuit, Métis and First Nation communities. These powerful stories delve into the deep connections between education and Indigenous identity, revealing how schooling has shaped and continues […]
Thesis Defence: A Critical Examination of Commercial Archaeological Practice and the Provincial Data Ecosystem in Westbank First Nation’s Area of Responsibility
Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada +1 moreMichael Peter Elvidge will defend their thesis.
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NEW DATE: Land Tour with Krystal Withakay for Indigenous Community
Parking Lot F 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaWe want to invite Indigenous folks to join us for a land tour guided by Krystal Withakay! She will guide us on a walking tour exploring the beauty of the Land and connection with Syilx culture. This is a low-impact event, and no experience is needed. Snacks and refreshments will be provided as well as […]
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Fireside Chat with Krystal Withakay
FEELed Lab 969 Raymer Road, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin Krystal Withakay for a Syilx wellness activity, sharing laughter, gentle affirmations, and togetherness.
“Stop Generating”: Generative AI in the Contexts of Indigenous Studies
Online virtual eventIn this presentation, David Gaertner Assoicate Professor Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies will draw from Indigenous theorists and authors to situate generative AI and large language models (LLMs) within a long colonial history of extraction.
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Volunteer Patient Orientation Session
Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) – UBC Clinical Academic Campus 2312 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC, CanadaThe Volunteer Patient Orientation session will provide a brief overview of the program and the requirements for volunteer patients. All ages and backgrounds are welcome.
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Okanagan Reads Author Talk: Dr. Bill Cohen
Okanagan Regional Library (Downtown Kelowna) 1380 Ellis, Kelowna, BC, CanadaAs part of the Okanagan Reads program, UBC Okanagan Library and Okanagan Regional Library have partnered to offer a presentation by Dr. Bill Cohen, co-author of the first chapter of the collection White Space titled "Emerging from the Whiteout: Colonization, Assimilation, Historical Erasure, and Syilx Okanagan Resistance and Transforming Praxis in the Okanagan Valley.”
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Libera tu ser bailando – “free your being through dancing”
Gymnasium (GYM) 3211 Athletics Court, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin SVPRO for a transformative dance workshop led by Mayca Lucero (she/her), an experienced facilitator in expressive movement. Dive into an energizing journey through Latin rhythms, ecstatic dance, contact improvisation, and traditional Mexica dances. This inviting space offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with your body, build confidence, celebrate movement, and simply have fun with […]
Standardized Patient Orientation Session
Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) – UBC Clinical Academic Campus 2312 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC, CanadaThe Standardized Patient Orientation session will provide a brief overview of the program and the requirements. Applicants will then have an opportunity to portray a patient’s case and receive feedback. All ages and backgrounds are welcome.
Libera tu ser bailando – “free your being through dancing”
Gymnasium (GYM) 3211 Athletics Court, Kelowna, BC, CanadaJoin SVPRO for a transformative dance workshop led by Mayca Lucero (she/her), an experienced facilitator in expressive movement. Dive into an energizing journey through Latin rhythms, ecstatic dance, contact improvisation, and traditional Mexica dances. This inviting space offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with your body, build confidence, celebrate movement, and simply have fun with […]
Standardized Patient Orientation Session
Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) – UBC Clinical Academic Campus 2312 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC, CanadaThe Standardized Patient Orientation session will provide a brief overview of the program and the requirements. Applicants will then have an opportunity to portray a patient’s case and receive feedback. All ages and backgrounds are welcome.
Gen AI in the Circle: Honoring Indigenous Voices and Knowledge
University Centre (UNC) - Ballroom 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, CanadaThe Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at UBC Okanagan is pleased to invite you to a learning retreat focused on the intersection of generative AI and Indigenous knowledge, emphasizing culturally appropriate use, collaboration, and care in partnership with Indigenous leaders. As generative AI becomes more prevalent in education and research, it raises important questions […]
IBPOC Community Care Beading Space
Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, CanadaLed by Keyara Brody, a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh beader and UBC graduate student, this is an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the beautiful and diverse beading traditions that exist within our collective community as well as connect and strengthen our community with other IBPOC faculty, staff, and post-doctoral fellows. This is meant to be a space to […]
