First Nations House of Learning welcomes installation of Chancellor Point at historic ceremony
At a historic ceremony this week, President Santa Ono officially installed the Honourable Steven Point (xwĕ lī qwĕl tĕl) as UBC’s 19th Chancellor. For the first time, the installation ceremony, like other events held during this time of COVID-19 precautions, was a virtual affair. Watch: UBC Chancellor’s Installation Ceremony 2020 In another first, the President […]
First Nations House of Learning Statement on Louis Riel Day
Today, November 16, 2020, is the 135th anniversary of the execution of famed Métis leader, Louis Riel. Thus, it is a day for sombre contemplation of the person, but more so the struggle he led to have Métis land rights, culture and autonomy formally recognized during Canada’s era of westward expansion. Notably, on two occasions, […]
Indigenous Graduation Celebration Spring 2020
On Saturday, June 27, 2020, the First Nations House of Learning hosted a virtual graduation celebration to honour and recognize the educational achievements of participating Indigenous graduates. This year’s virtual offering replaced the usual in-person event held at the First Nations Longhouse, which wasn’t held due to restrictions related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Similar to […]
Online book celebrating UBC Indigenous honorary degree recipients released
In honour of this year’s National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st and in anticipation of the upcoming virtual Indigenous graduation celebration on June 27th, the First Nations House of Learning is pleased to release The Honour of One is the Honour of All, a virtual sourcebook produced in tribute to the Indigenous individuals who […]