IRSHDC
Statement in support of Scholar Strike Canada
The Centre supports the Scholar Strike for Black and Indigenous Lives in Canada, happening September 9 and 10.
Residential school system recognized
Two former residential schools are becoming national historic sites -Portage La Prairie Residential School in Manitoba and the Shubenacadie Residential School in Nova Scotia.
Upcoming workshops focusing on Indigenous-university partnerships and research
The Indigenous/Science Research Cluster is offering a series of workshops this fall focusing on university-based researchers partnering with Indigenous communities.
Two-spirit Indigenous couple to speak in UBC Connects series
James Makokis and Anthony Johnson became the first two-spirit Indigenous couple to win The Amazing Race Canada in 2019.
Youth offer perspectives on reconciliation for NCTR webinar
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) is hosting a webinar on International Youth Day to look at what the Calls to Action mean to Indigenous youth in Canada.
Interactive technology at the Centre nabs UX design award
The Centre’s technology won the “UX For Good Award” at the 2019 Vancouver UX Awards.
Residential school Survivors discuss reconciliation and engagement in NCTR event
The online event features Survivors’ perspectives on the continued impact of reconciliation on Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
Dr. Mike DeGagné appointed as president and vice chancellor of Yukon University
DeGagné previously served as the Executive Director of the Aboriginal Healing Foundation and has worked to support Survivors and Indigenous communities.
Ry Moran appointed as inaugural associate university librarian, reconciliation at UVic Library
Moran, a member of the Red River Métis, is the founding director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) at the University of Manitoba.
Honourable Steven Lewis Point appointed chancellor of UBC
Point will be the first Indigenous Chancellor at UBC.