UBC Okanagan’s campus community and all people are encouraged to learn about, appreciate and acknowledge the rich history, heritage, resilience, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across the country.
UBC Okanagan Events
Indigenous Art Intensive 2023: Curatorial Talk with Csetkwe Fortier and Panel Discussion with Tiffany Shaw and Krystle Silverfox
June 7, 2023, 12–2:30 pm at the University Theatre (ADM026)
Join us for a Sylix opening and curatorial talk with Csetkwe Fortier, followed by artist talks and a panel discussion with Tiffany Shaw and Krystle Silverfox, facilitated by Dr. Stacey Koosel.
Invisible Forces and You Are on Syilx Territory exhibitions open
June 7, 2023, 5–7 pm at the FINA Gallery
Join us on June 7 for the double opening of two Indigenous contemporary art exhibitions at UBC Okanagan, Invisible Forces and You are on Syilx Territory, featuring the works of Krystle Silverfox, Tiffany Shaw, Sheldon Louis, Coralee Miller, David Wilson and Manuel Axel Strain.
Revitalizing Indigenous language
June 13, 2023, 12–1 pm online
Learn about the inspiring accomplishments of Dr. Jeannette Armstrong at this webinar that illustrates how we can ensure encouraging futures for Indigenous languages, cultures, and people.
Indigenous Art Intensive 2023: Keynote with Dylan Robinson and Artist Talks with Gabrielle Hill and Vanessa Dion Fletcher
June 14, 2023, 12–2:30 pm at the University Theatre (ADM026)
Join us at the Indigenous Art Intensive for a keynote address by Dylan Robinson and for artist talks and a panel discussion with Gabrielle Hill and Vanessa Dion Fletcher.
Indigenous Influences in Hockey
June 21, 2023, 2–3 pm at the Nechako Gathering Room (NHC221)
On National Indigenous Peoples Day, Naim Cardinal, an educational facilitator with UBCO’s Indigenous Programs and Services team, will provide a presentation about Indigenous Influences in the game of hockey.
Featured Community Events
Looking At Ullus, curated By Victoria Jaenig
May 19–June 10, 2023 at Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art, 421 Cawston Avenue
An exhibition highlighting the individual artworks representing the different styles, backgrounds and artistry of Ullus Collective Artists.
The Aunties That Do, Michelle Sound
May 19–July 1, 2023 at Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art, 421 Cawston Avenue
The Aunties That Do explores personal and familial narratives with a consideration of Indigenous artistic processes.
naʔk̓ʷulamən (what we do): syilx Traditional Plant Use Walking Tour
June 4, 11 and 17, 2023, at Kelowna Museums
Stroll from the Laurel Packinghouse to the Rotary Marsh with syilx knowledge carriers as they teach about traditional plant use.
Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society’s annual Turtle Island Festival
June 21, 2023, at 400–500 Block of Leon Ave
Everyone is invited to celebrate this mini Powwow! There will be live entertainment, food, arts, crafts, and more! Please bring your own chair.
Siyaʔten Festival, Sncəwips Heritage Museum
June 24, 2023 at Pine Stadium in West Kelowna
A family-fun day filled with traditional and contemporary cultural activities.
Looking for UBC Vancouver Indigenous History Month events or resources? Visit events.ubc.ca/indigenous-history-month
UBC Okanagan stories
UBC RESOURCES
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Background Information
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
- United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Final Report
- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples report
- FirstVoices: web-based tools and services designed to support Indigenous people engaged in language archiving, language teaching and culture revitalization
- National Indigenous History Month Learning resources (Government of Canada)
Reference, Style Guides and Media
Okanagan Learning Resources
- About ONA/syilx people
- En’owkin Centre
- Quest out West Wild Food with Tracey Kim Bonneau
- Bringing the Salmon Home: The Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction Initiative
- Theytus Books, leading North American publisher of Indigenous voices
- Okanagan Nation Alliance publications, posters of the seasons and moon cycles tracked on an Nsyilxcn calendar
- Sncəwips Heritage Museum: Tours, events, info
