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• Executive Director Kristin Kozar discusses the work of the IRSHDC and its forthcoming Open HouseMarch 28, 2024
  The 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!March 7, 2024
  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!
• Self-Guided Tours Now Available at IRSHDCFebruary 12, 2024
  The Centre is excited to announce that visitors can now take a self-guided tour of our space. These tours will allow you to learn about the building itself as well as the tools and resources in our gallery space. Self-guided tour manuals are available to be picked up at the… Read more: Self-Guided Tours Now Available at IRSHDC
• Statement Regarding the Blue Quills First Nation Research Findings at the Site of the Former Sacred Heart Residential SchoolJanuary 25, 2024
  January 25, 2024, The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (the Centre) shares in deep sadness about the disclosure of a communal grave at the former site of the Sacred Heart Residential School in Blue Quills First Nation. On January 24, Leah Redcrow, CEO of Acimowin Opaspiw Society along… Read more: Statement Regarding the Blue Quills First Nation Research Findings at the Site of the Former Sacred Heart Residential School
• UBC Chancellor, IAC Chair Steven Point appointed to Order of CanadaJanuary 8, 2024
  IRSHDC would like to congratulate the honourable Steven Point on his appointment to the Order of Canada. Steven Point is a member of the Skowkale First Nation. He is UBC’s current Chancellor. Chancellor Point is the current chair of the Indigenous Advisory Committee, which guides the IRSHDC and ensures that… Read more: UBC Chancellor, IAC Chair Steven Point appointed to Order of Canada