Full Circle: The Aboriginal Healing Foundation & the Unfinished Work of Hope, Healing & Reconciliation
“This book is about the Aboriginal Healing Foundation, but much more besides. That is because the Foundation’s board of directors were eager to tell a story, rather than issue a multi-volume quantitative academic analysis. Formal reports of this character have great value, and the reader who wishes material of that kind may obtain it. The […]
Still Here, Still Healing
A podcast that brings awareness to the history and lasting impacts of residential schools as well as the ongoing impacts of colonization. Listen to stories from residential school survivors and learn from discussions with Indigenous youth about topics such as culture, language, identity, and community. Still Here Still Healing | Podcast on Spotify
Indigenous Peoples Day at the Centre
June 21, 10 AM – 4 PM Join us in the gallery space for a day of refreshments, crafts and films. Staff will be available to answer questions about Centre’s work and the Indian residential school system, and to demonstrate the interactive technology. What’s happening Snacks and refreshments provided Crafting and colouring supplies in the […]
Indigenous History Month: See What’s Happening at UBC
June commemorates Indigenous History Month in Canada. The month encourages people to learn about, appreciate and acknowledge the rich history, heritage, resilience, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across the country.
Times Colonist: Indigenous podcast links youth to culture
Jess Boon, Community Outreach Co-ordinator of the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre at UBC, shares the practical and philosophical intentions of the podcast project, engaging the community during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and validating youth’s agency to tell their truths.
Now Live! Episode 6 of the Love, Land & Spirit Podcast
Written, hosted, and produced by four Indigenous youth, Love, Land & Spirit aims to create discussion between youth and knowledge holders about interconnected topics in their lives. This episode explores topics of Indigenous Story-Telling with guest Robina Thomas.
Statement Regarding the Finding of Unmarked Graves by the Kapawe’no First Nation
The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre is saddened by the findings of 169 potential unmarked burial sites at the former Grouard Mission / St. Bernard’s Indian Residential School site. We express our deep condolences and support to Chief Sydney Halcrow and members of the Kapawe’no First Nation, as well as the other First […]
Toronto Star: New UBC podcast links Indigenous youth and Knowledge Keepers in conversation
Jess Boon, Community Outreach Co-ordinator of the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre at UBC, shares the practical and philosophical intentions of the podcast project, engaging the community during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and validating youth’s agency to tell their truths.
North Shore News: New UBC podcast links Indigenous youth and Knowledge Keepers in conversation
Jess Boon, Community Outreach Co-ordinator of the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre at UBC, shares the practical and philosophical intentions of the podcast project, engaging the community during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and validating youth’s agency to tell their truths.
COVID update: Omicron variant
Please note, in light of the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and in order to assure the safety of team and visitors, the Centre will remain closed for in-person visits and tours through January 31, 2022.