Indigenous Student Orientation Events
WELCOME
Find everything you need to know about what's planned for your UBC Orientations experience on this page. Check back regularly, as event details are subject to change leading up to the events. Please note: if a last-minute schedule change is required on the day of, you will be updated via email or through your Orientation Leader.
In addition to these great events, your orientation to UBC will be comprised of a wide range of events being hosted from across the University. Learn more.
UBC Orientations is committed to providing a healthy and safe learning environment, and will be following all University and Provincial safety guidelines. You can find more information about current British Columbia Provincial Health Orders here, and more about UBC’s approach to COVID-19 here. You may also choose to complete the BC Self-Assessment Tool prior to participating in the day’s activities.
Your Schedule
Indigenous Student Welcome Lunch
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Hosted by the Vancouver Indigenous Students Collegium at the First Nations House of Learning, the Indigenous Student Welcome Lunch is an exciting opportunity for first year and returning Indigenous students to gather and connect over great food. All Indigenous students are welcome to come to one or both of the Lunches being offered this week! Click here to REGISTER for the lunches and bbq.
IBPOC Get Connected
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Curious what it's like to be navigating campus as a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and all people of colour) student? Are you wondering where to meet other BIPOC students or how to get involved in clubs and groups on campus? Then you're invited to our next BIPOC Get Connected, with amazing FREE FOOD, and a phenomenal student panel who will share experiences, student advice, and helpful resources!
Indigenous Student Welcome Lunch
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Hosted by the Vancouver Indigenous Students Collegium at the First Nations House of Learning, the Indigenous Student Welcome Lunch is an exciting opportunity for First Year and returning Indigenous students to gather and connect over great food. All Indigenous students are welcome to come to one or both of the Lunches being offered this week! Click here to REGISTER for the lunches and bbq.
2-Spirit, Queer, and Trans Get Connected
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Would you like to connect with LGBTQ2S+ friendly student communities and allies? Then join us for our Get Connected Panel for Queer, Trans, Two-Spirit and Ally students to hear from student panelists sharing their UBC experiences, student advice, and helpful resources! With FREE FOOD and great games, it will be an event to remember.
Indigenous Student BBQ
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Join us for a fun afternoon BBQ as we head into the last weekend of the summer. The VISC CAs will be on the grill making your summer favourites. This is great chance to make connections for both new and returning students. All self-identified Indigenous students in any level of study are welcome! Click here to REGISTER for the lunches and bbq.
Tea & Coffee Time
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
All Indigenous students and staff are invited to stop by the UBC Longhouse for coffee, tea and snacks. Take the opportunity to connect with Enrollment Services Advisors (ESAs) who help students to navigate UBC. You won't regret connecting with this team early in the semester over a cup of coffee and a muffin.
First Nations House of Learning Open House and Xwi7xwa Library Reference Support
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Visit the UBC Longhouse for a tour and an introduction to Indigenous student resources with the First Nations House of Learning. Longhouse Hosts (WorkLearn students) and the Vancouver Indigenous Students Collegium, Collegia Advisors will offer tours, introduce you to peers, and offer tips for student success.
Imagine Day Campus Tours
- Indigenous Students' Collegia
- 1985 West Mall
VISC Collegia Advisors will be giving Longhouse tours to all Indigenous students. Check in with Davison at reception to get connected to a campus tour with one of the members of our team.
Smudging
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Join UBC Indigenous cultural leaders for a daily smudge at the Longhouse. Take time to calm, cleanse and re-group with a moment to connect to community, culture and place.
Indigenous Staff & Faculty Collegia Open House
- Indigenous Students' Collegia
- 1985 West Mall
The Vancouver Indigenous Students Collegium (VISC) will open September 12 for students. We invite Indigenous faculty, staff and students to visit and view the new space. FNHL staff and VISC student staff will be there to host and share about the student resources that are available in the VISC.
Imagine Day
- Various Locations on Campus
Stop by the FNHL Booth to learn more about our programming and how we support Indigenous students!
Beading Circle Social
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Join us in fostering community connection and kinship at the Beading Circle Social. All Indigenous beaders are invited to join. Bring your skills or your desire to learn to the first of many beading circles hosted by our FNHL Student Engagement Coordinator, student staff and beading enthusiasts. Beads, supplies, tools and snacks will be provided.
First Nations House of Learning Open House and Xwi7xwa Library Reference Support
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Visit the UBC Longhouse for a tour and an introduction to Indigenous student resources with the First Nations House of Learning. Longhouse Hosts (WorkLearn students) and the Vancouver Indigenous Students Collegium, Collegia Advisors will offer tours, introduce you to peers, and offer tips for student success.
Tea & Coffee Time
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
All Indigenous students and staff are invited to stop by the UBC Longhouse for coffee, tea and snacks. Take the opportunity to connect with Enrollment Services Advisors (ESAs) who help students to navigate UBC. You won't regret connecting with this team early in the semester over a cup of coffee and a muffin.
UBC Longhouse Community Resource Fair
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
There are so many resources here at UBC and in the larger community of Vancouver to support Indigenous student success. Join us at Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall to have a chance to meet many of the faces, programs, resources and places at UBC and beyond working to support you in finding your community. Take this opportunity to connect to campus and community partners for volunteer, summer job and career opportunities as well.
Waffles & Pancakes
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Wake up for waffles! Perk up for pancakes! Come and make friends with these two breakfast classics.
Smudging
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Join UBC Indigenous cultural leaders for a daily smudge at the Longhouse. Take time to calm, cleanse and re-group with a moment to connect to community, culture and place.
Plant A Friend & Vision Boards
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Did you just move into a new room on or off campus, or did your roommate let all your plants die over the summer? Maybe you have always wished to keep a plant alive and green your thumb. Join FNHL Student Staff and your Collegia Advisors for 'Plant a Friend': paint and decorate pots for bright green succulents and tropical plants to brighten up your study spaces. All you need to do is provide sun and water for your plant friend to transform through the semester with you!
First Nations House of Learning Open House and Xwi7xwa Library Reference Support
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Visit the UBC Longhouse for a tour and an introduction to Indigenous student resources with the First Nations House of Learning. Longhouse Hosts (WorkLearn students) and the Vancouver Indigenous Students Collegium, Collegia Advisors will offer tours, introduce you to peers, and offer tips for student success.
Tea & Coffee Time
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
All Indigenous students and staff are invited to stop by the UBC Longhouse for coffee, tea and snacks. Take the opportunity to connect with your Enrollment Services Advisors (ESAs). ESAs help students to navigate UBC. You won't regret connecting to this team early in the semester over a cup of coffee and a muffin.
Breakfast Bowls & Smoothies
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Breakfast Bowls and Smoothies with Hillary from the UBC Wellness Centre. UBC Rec is bringing a smoothie bike!
Smudging
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Join UBC Indigenous cultural leaders for a daily smudge at the Longhouse. Take time to calm, cleanse and re-group with a moment to connect to community, culture and place.
Metis Jigging
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Join Metis dancers for a Metis jig in the great hall. Bring your great attitude, a willingness to learn and a bottle of water for this fun and energetic building community event and cardio hour. All Indigenous students are welcome!
First Nations House of Learning Open House and Xwi7xwa Library Reference Support
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Visit the UBC Longhouse for a tour and an introduction to Indigenous student resources with the First Nations House of Learning. Longhouse Hosts (WorkLearn students) and the Vancouver Indigenous Students Collegium, Collegia Advisors will offer tours, introduce you to peers, and offer tips for student success.
Tea & Coffee Time
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
All Indigenous students and staff are invited to stop by the UBC Longhouse for coffee, tea and snacks. Take the opportunity to connect with Enrollment Services Advisors (ESAs) who help students to navigate UBC. You won't regret connecting with this team early in the semester over a cup of coffee and a muffin.
Smudging
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Join UBC Indigenous cultural leaders for a daily smudge at the Longhouse. Take time to calm, cleanse and re-group with a moment to connect to community, culture and place.
Healthy Happy Hour
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Kick off the first week of school with a healthy happy hour! SVPRO, UBC Wellness, UBC's Community of Practice for Harm Reduction and UBC Student Recovery partner with the FNHL to bring you this event. Expert bartenders will make magical mocktails (non-alcoholic cocktails), and there will be an exciting selection of charcuterie boards for all dietary needs and a banging playlist to celebrate your first week of classes.
First Nations House of Learning Open House and Xwi7xwa Library Reference Support
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Visit the UBC Longhouse for a tour and an introduction to Indigenous student resources with the First Nations House of Learning. Longhouse Hosts (WorkLearn students) and the Vancouver Indigenous Students Collegium, Collegia Advisors will offer tours, introduce you to peers, and offer tips for student success.
Xwi7xwa Library: Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
This awesome floor map that spreads from wall to wall documents Indigenous languages of Canada. Drop by Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall to take a look at this amazing Xwi7xwa Library resource.
Bannock Monday
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Do you love Bannock? Join us for the best moment of your busy week - your 'Bannock moment'.
Paint Night
- Indigenous Students' Collegia
- 1985 West Mall
Are you creative or do you wish you were creative? Either way we invite you to join us for one of our famous paint nights with returning VISC CA Rose. Work on your own creation or follow a themed approach to make yourself or a friend a special piece of art to hang in your study space. Paint, canvas, paper and refreshments provided.
First Nations House of Learning Open House and Xwi7xwa Library Reference Support
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Visit the UBC Longhouse for a tour and an introduction to Indigenous student resources with the First Nations House of Learning. Longhouse Hosts (WorkLearn students) and the Vancouver Indigenous Students Collegium, Collegia Advisors will offer tours, introduce you to peers, and offer tips for student success.
FNHL Welcome Back BBQ
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Hosted by the First Nations House of Learning, the Welcome Back BBQ is an exciting opportunity for Indigenous students, staff, and faculty to gather and connect over great food, as we all journey back to the First Nations Longhouse.
From Food Security to Food Sovereignty
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Join Tabitha from the Faculty of Land and Food Systems who will be leading a conversation on food sovereignty, what it looks like in Indigenous communities and what it could look like on campus. Sarah, a UBC Food Security Project Manager, will be sharing resources on where to find affordable food on campus.
Pow Wow Dancing
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Join us for one of Shyama-Priya's Pow Wow Dance Workout Classes. Pow wow dancing is not only an excellent workout but also a great way to connect to culture and meet other Indigenous students! Dance to the beat of the drum at the Longhouse in Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall.
First Nations House of Learning Open House and Xwi7xwa Library Reference Support
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Visit the UBC Longhouse for a tour and an introduction to Indigenous student resources with the First Nations House of Learning. Longhouse Hosts (WorkLearn students) and the Vancouver Indigenous Students Collegium, Collegia Advisors will offer tours, introduce you to peers, and offer tips for student success.
UBC Longhouse Community Resource Fair
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
There are so many resources here at UBC and in the larger community of Vancouver to support Indigenous student success. Join us at Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall to have a chance to meet many of the faces, programs, resources and places at UBC and beyond working to support you in finding your community. Take this opportunity to connect to campus and community partners for volunteer, summer job and career opportunities as well.
Lawn Games
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Let's practice self-care by nurturing the kid in all of us. Come join student leaders for fun outdoor lawn games in front of the First Nations Longhouse! Prizes to be won!
First Nations House of Learning Open House and Xwi7xwa Library Reference Support
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Visit the UBC Longhouse for a tour and an introduction to Indigenous student resources with the First Nations House of Learning. Longhouse Hosts (WorkLearn students) and the Vancouver Indigenous Students Collegium, Collegia Advisors will offer tours, introduce you to peers, and offer tips for student success.
Nurse on Campus
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Did you know that we have nurses on campus? Registered nurses from UBC Student Health Service can provide personalized tips, resources, and health advice, or answer any questions you have about wellbeing and navigating health services. Drop by and meet our nurse, Carla. You will find her at the Longhouse on Thursdays from 12-2 ready to talk with anyone who stops in - no appointments needed.
Graduate Student Welcome
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Hosted by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, the welcome event will be an opportunity for Indigenous graduate students, staff, and faculty to gather and connect over some light snacks, network and share graduate resources and spaces available on campus.
First Nations House of Learning Open House and Xwi7xwa Library Reference Support
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Visit the UBC Longhouse for a tour and an introduction to Indigenous student resources with the First Nations House of Learning. Longhouse Hosts (WorkLearn students) and the Vancouver Indigenous Students Collegium, Collegia Advisors will offer tours, introduce you to peers, and offer tips for student success.
Meal Prepping with the Wellness Centre
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
Students are always crunched for time and money. Learn to save money and time and to feed your brain for peak performance with healthy meal prepping with the Wellness Center.
Sushi Roll & Campus Roll
- First Nations Longhouse
- 1985 West Mall
We will have sushi rolls for your campus roll. UBC Campus Champ Richard will show you the short cuts, student highlights and hidden gems of campus. Bring your two-wheels, four-wheels, or feet for a tour around town from a recent graduate. Meet up at the Longhouse!
Useful Information
Things to note
Time Zone | The schedule is displayed in Pacific Daylight Time.
In case it rains | If it's raining on the morning of Imagine UBC you will still be meeting your Orientation Group in the same location.
If you have a smartphone | No need to print this page out. You can access this mobile-enabled page on your smartphone. Learn how to connect to UBC's campus-wide secure wireless network.
Event Photography
Please be aware that photography and some videography will be taking place during Imagine UBC. Official university photographers will make every effort to respect student privacy. You should indicate to photographers if you do not consent to being photographed.
Need to contact us?
For any Jump Start related questions please email us at orientations.jumpstart@ubc.ca.
For all other questions please email us at orientations.info@ubc.ca.
