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- IRSHDC X Virago Nation Pt 1: Talking Queerness and IndigeneityOur first video of our interview with members of Virago Nation is live! Hear Ruthe Ordare, RainbowGlitz and Monday Blues share their places and people, how they came to perform with Virago Nation, and what queerness means to them. Stay tuned for Part 2 of our conversation with Ruthe, Rainbow… Read more: IRSHDC X Virago Nation Pt 1: Talking Queerness and Indigeneity
- An Introduction to the IRSHDC Self-Guided TourEarlier this year, we launched our Self-Guided Tour Manual. This is a tool to help you navigate the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre and learn about our work and collections. You can visit us anytime our gallery is open and take a self-guided tour! Read on to find… Read more: An Introduction to the IRSHDC Self-Guided Tour
- Celebrating queerness & Indigeneity with Virago NationJune is both Indigenous History Month and Pride Month in so-called Canada. Here at IRSHDC, we recognize the ways in which the ongoing impacts of the Indian Residential School system continue to impact the lives of Indigenous people. We also want to recognize the importance of lifting up Indigenous joy… Read more: Celebrating queerness & Indigeneity with Virago Nation
- Executive Director Kristin Kozar discusses the work of the IRSHDC and its forthcoming Open HouseThe Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) is opening its doors to the UBC Vancouver community to highlight its important role on campus. Ahead of the first Open House on April 15, we spoke with Executive Director, Kristin Kozar about how the IRSHDC staff support Residential School Survivors… Read more: Executive Director Kristin Kozar discusses the work of the IRSHDC and its forthcoming Open House
- Join us at our Open House!On behalf of the leadership at the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre, we would like to invite you to our Open House on April 15, 2pm-5pm. Over light snacks and refreshments, Kristin Kozar, Executive Director of the IRSHDC, will be speaking about the Centre, our programs, research initiatives… Read more: Join us at our Open House!