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Lilian Jones: Squamish Nation
Squamish Nation’s Lilian Jones is currently working towards her Doctorate in the Faculty of Education at UBC. Her area of focus is Trauma-Informed Practices for Teachers. Although Lilian is working hard to obtain her PhD, she already holds three degrees. She has completed her Bachelor of Arts with a major in First Nations Studies and […]
Cheyenne Cunningham: PhD Candidate, Language & Literacy Education
Cheyenne Cunningham from Katzie First Nation is one of the newest Indigenous PhD students to join the Faculty of Education. Cheyenne is excited to be at UBC and brings with her a great deal of enthusiasm. Her research focusses on the exploration of Katzie place names and stories in relation to the topographical features of […]
Top 10 Indigenous Books
Top 10 Indigenous Books 1. A Mind Spread Out on the Ground by Alicia Elliott Alicia Elliott explores the systemic oppression faced by Indigenous peoples across Canada through the lens of her own experiences as a Tuscarora writer from Six Nations of the Grand River. Elliott examines how colonial violence, including the loss of language, […]
[ARCHIVE] 3 Awards Available for Indigenous Graduate Students
Each year The Office of Indigenous Education offers the following awards for Indigenous Graduate Students in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia (UBC): 1. Harry E. Taylor Canadian Indigenous Graduate Prize in Education: A Two prizes of $550 have been endowed through a bequest from Stanley Taylor to honour his father, Harry […]
Call For Submissions – Graduate Student Stories
The OIE is looking for current and recently graduated Masters and PhD students who identify as Indigenous to sha re their stories. Sharing stories helps to inspire others and foster a sense of community. Stories will be featured in the Office of Indigenous Education newsletter and on our website. If you are interested in participating, […]
Faculty Associates & School Associates Support Network
Date/Time: February 24, 2021 4:15-5:30PM Be a part of an innovative professional network that braids together Indigenous Knowledges and Support for Faculty and School Associates Join a network of Educators interested in advancing teacher candidates into the field of teaching Opportunities for mentorship of NITEP teacher candidates Opportunities for discussion of current realities in teaching […]
NITEP Alumni and Friends Event
Celebrating and Supporting NITEP Alumni and Friends Join us for conversations with NITEP Alumni Dates: Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 Thursday, February 18th, 2021
Panel Discussion – Making the Case: Recognizing and Assessing Indigenous Scholarship in Higher Education
Please join us for a panel presentation with Indigenous scholars and leaders who consider how we might transform the foundational norms of the academy by attending to non-traditional scholarship and Indigenous ways of knowing in university culture, policies, and practices.
Indigenous Language Revitalization: Raising Awareness and Taking Action
Please join the Faculty of Education for a symposium that responds to the declaration to raise awareness of the crucial role languages play in the lives of Indigenous peoples and to engage in critical conversations about the role of education in language revitalization.