Indigenous students
WELCOME!
Find everything you need to know about what's planned for Indigenous students for your UBC Orientations experience. 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.
These events are open to self-identified Indigenous students, faculty, staff and their guests.
Longhouse Welcome
Hello! Dosha! My name is Margaret Moss. I am the director of the First Nations House of Learning (FNHL), located in the First Nations Longhouse. I am also a professor in the School of Nursing. I am an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes of North Dakota – the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation – with equal lineage to the Dakota in Saskatchewan.
The UBC Vancouver campus sits on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people. We hope you learn about the Musqueam and their history during your time at UBC.
As FNHL director, I am happy to tell you about some of the things we provide to help make your experience here at UBC even more fulfilling. The Longhouse hosts exciting events, the Virtual Indigenous Students’ Collegium, health and wellness programming, and numerous services for Indigenous students including counselling services, social programs and tutoring.
The Longhouse is tagged as a “Home Away from Home” for Indigenous students. Even though we will not be in the physical space this semester, we hope you will ‘come home’ and visit us virtually, no matter where your original home is, your level of study, or your unease at approaching this ‘new to you’ place.
We are here to welcome you!
– Margaret P. Moss, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN
Virtual Indigenous Student Collegia
Even though your classes might be online for your first term, it’s important to make friends and connect with your new UBC community. Our outstanding team of Indigenous student leaders will help you navigate your online student experience to ensure that you get peer support, connect to our Indigenous Elder, discover resources and opportunities and feel connected no matter where you are.
Feel connected by meeting with Indigenous student leaders and peers in on-line small groups from different communities, faculties and years of study. Take part in programing featuring relevant UBC resources and online social events or take part in cultural practices like smudging and community practices like talking circles. Whether you’re living on or off campus, you’ve been here for a while or you’re just getting started, the Virtual Indigenous Student Collegium is another way for you to find and build community at UBC..
Interested in being part of the Virtual Indigenous Student Collegium? Sign up here.
Your Schedule
Indigenous Student Welcome and Community Connections
This event, open to all new to UBC Indigenous Students, is an opportunity to build connections with the Indigenous student community. Hosted by the First Nation's House of Learning.
BIPOC Community Connections
This event brings together new UBC students who identify as Black, Indigenous, or as a Person of Colour. Hosted by the UBC Equity & Inclusion Office.
BIPOC Community Connections
This event brings together new UBC students who identify as Black, Indigenous, or as a Person of Colour. Hosted by the UBC Equity & Inclusion Office.
Pep Rally
Kick off the year with the virtual Imagine UBC Pep Rally, a tradition at UBC since 1997. In 2020 the entire UBC community will come together to celebrate the start of the academic year, be inspired by the President, hear from featured speakers, watch and hear from student performances, and so much more.
Main Event
Virtually interact with over 360 student groups and services to explore the many opportunities and experiences available to you. Please note that this is a drop-in event, stop by the virtual space whenever you want between the start and end time!
Virtual Indigenous Students’ Collegium Information Session
Open to all Indigenous students from undergraduate to PhD candidate, the Virtual Indigenous Student Collegium is a student space for our UBC community to make their own.
Community Connections: Meet UBC Longhouse Staff and Resources
Meet and greet with the First Nations House of Learning and campus-wide support staff who work with the Indigenous Community on campus. Learn about how different resources can assist and connect you during your academic journey.
Virtual Indigenous Students’ Collegium Information Session
Open to all Indigenous students from undergraduate to PhD candidate, the Virtual Indigenous Student Collegium is a student space for our UBC community to make their own.
Maximize Your Degree Experience
Do you want to make the most of your degree at UBC? Work Integrated Learning (WIL) provides opportunities for you to integrate your academic studies within a workplace or practice setting. You can earn money, course credits and prepare for life after graduation!
Useful Information
Things to note
What you will need | In advance of participating in UBC Orientations, familiarize yourself with Collaborate Ultra and join a test Zoom meeting.
Time Zone | The schedule is displayed in Pacific Daylight Time by default, you can change this to your local time zone (based on your computer clock) by clicking the checkbox at the top of this page.
In case it rains | Don't worry, this is a virtual event.
Event Recording
Please be aware that recordings of sessions will be taking place during UBC Orientations. Session recordings will be made available to students in order to watch the event asynchronously. If you wish not to be recorded, please ensure your webcam is turned off.
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.
