First Nations House of Learning and Xwi7xwa Library staff and student staff
Chio Gonzalez
Research and Communications Assistant
I am a Filipino immigrant from Manila and uninvited guest on Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh lands.
I support our unit’s internal and external communications and research activities.
Christine Wasiak
Longhouse Building Manager
Born to a post-World War 2 European refugee, I am an ally who has had the privilege of serving the Longhouse community since 2001.
I work to make Longhouse and Xwi7xwa Library spaces comfortable for Indigenous, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students and stakeholders.
Cody Bugler
Student Engagement Coordinator
I am nêhiyaw (Cree) from Red Pheasant Cree Nation in Treaty 6 territory, and an uninvited guest on Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh lands.
I coordinate Indigenous student programming and events at the Longhouse.
Henry Ornar
Administrative Support I (Facilities/Reception)
I am of Métis and settler descent.
In addition to being the first point of contact for Longhouse visitors, I support events and building operations.
Jackson Farmer
Musqueam and UBC Youth Educational and Bridge Through Sport Coordinator
I am an uninvited guest working and residing on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh.
I coordinate various community spaces, sports, and educational programming for Musqueam, including Bridge Through Sport youth initiatives.
Joely Viveiros
Associate Director/Acting Director
I am Gitxsan from the community of Gitwangak, located in northwestern BC, with familial ties to Haisla in Kitamaat.
I manage the operations of the First Nations House of Learning and Longhouse activities, and participate in UBC-wide Indigenous engagement meetings.
Kevin Ward
Research and Communications Officer
I am a member of the Mikisew Cree First Nation, located in Treaty 8 territory, now living and working on beautiful Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh lands.
I support our unit’s mandate through various communications and research activities.
Larry Grant
Elder-In-Residence
Elder Grant offers a Musqueam welcome at Indigenous student lunches and related events.
Mischa Makortoff
Executive Coordinator
I am a settler with mixed Russian Doukhobor, Scottish, and Irish heritage and an uninvited guest on the traditional, unceded territory of the Musqueam people.
I coordinate executive meetings and assist with event planning.
Samika Bhimani
Community Programs Assistant
I am an uninvited settler from Mumbai, India working and residing on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh.
I support the administration and facilitation of student programming and events at the Longhouse.
Tanya Boult
Indigenous Collegium Coordinator
I am Oji-Cree from Treaty 4 territory in Saskatchewan and a registered member of the Keeseekoose First Nation.
I guide and support student advisors to become leaders in the šxʷta:təχʷəm student space.
Vacant, Director
Vacant, Administrative Manager
Updated: October 2, 2024