Start your week with breakfast, good conversation, and connection with other Indigenous students while exploring a different wellbeing topic every other Monday.

Time: 9–10:30am
Room: Multipurpose

Join advisor Kylie at her (temporary) tattoo parlour to take a break from studying, relax, and express yourself with a fun new tattoo. Drop by and get inked while chatting with Kylie to learn more about resources and supports available to you.

Time: 4:30–6pm

Join advisors Kyla and Maddy for a welcoming morning of beads, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re working on a project, learning something new, or simply looking for good company, there’s a place for you at the table. Bring your beading, share ideas, meet fellow makers, and enjoy a relaxed morning together. All skill levels are welcome, including curious beginners.

Time: 10am–2pm

Join advisor Cosette and fellow Indigenous students to learn about harvest season, relationality with plant food, and Indigenous medicines while enjoying the fulfillment of helping out! Those interested can meet in šxʷta:təχʷəm and bus to the other side of campus as a group. Dress to work outside in the garden. If accessibility accommodations would help support your participation, please reach out to cosette.beaudin@ubc.ca.

xʷc̓ic̓əsəm is pronounced phonetically as “Hw ‘ts i ‘ts u sum-” and it means “The Place Where We Grow” in hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓. It provides a reassertion of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Musqueam land-based protocols and principles informing land-based practices. In 2014, the traditional name xʷc̓ic̓əsəm was received from the Musqueam Indian Band.

Time: 2:15–4:15pm

Join advisor Ada on a photo walk on the Sword Fern Trail. Bring your own camera or device (phones included) to capture photos and enjoy the trails. Dress for the weather. The walk starts at šxʷta.təχʷəm at 2:30pm. Participants will also have the opportunity to have favourite photos printed on photo paper.

Time: 2:30–5pm

Get into the spooky spirit by joining advisor Emmaly for a fun bingo night with guests from AMS Safewalk as well as prizes and Halloween music. This is the perfect chance to unwind, connect with peers, and celebrate the season in a welcoming space.

Time: 2:30–5pm

Enjoy a good meal made by šxʷta:təχʷəm advisors Kylie and Santana alongside other members.

Time: 5–6:30pm

Gather in community and share some songs and stories at the monthly drum circle.

Time: 5:30–7pm

Join advisor Gavin for pumpkin carving if you’re looking for a way to get into the Halloween spirit. Mini pumpkins will be provided for you to customize and take home to display.

Time: 12:30–3:30pm

Join advisors Kyla and Maddy for a welcoming morning of beads, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re working on a project, learning something new, or simply looking for good company, there’s a place for you at the table. Bring your beading, share ideas, meet fellow makers, and enjoy a relaxed morning together. All skill levels are welcome, including curious beginners.

Time: 10am–2pm

Join advisor Cosette and fellow Indigenous students to learn about harvest season, relationality with plant food, and Indigenous medicines while enjoying the fulfillment of helping out! Those interested can meet in šxʷta:təχʷəm and bus to the other side of campus as a group. Dress to work outside in the garden. If accessibility accommodations would help support your participation, please reach out to cosette.beaudin@ubc.ca.

xʷc̓ic̓əsəm is pronounced phonetically as “Hw ‘ts i ‘ts u sum-” and it means “The Place Where We Grow” in hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓. It provides a reassertion of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Musqueam land-based protocols and principles informing land-based practices. In 2014, the traditional name xʷc̓ic̓əsəm was received from the Musqueam Indian Band.

Time: 2:15–4:15pm

Join advisor Kylie at a šxʷta.təχʷəm study night. Bring your assignments and readings, or prepare for exams and find a place to settle in! While supplies last, snacks will be provided.

Time: 5–7pm

Join advisor Maddy and learn how to make beaded poppies to commemorate Indigenous war veterans.

Time: 4–6:30pm

Join advisor Maddy and learn how to make beaded poppies to commemorate Indigenous war veterans.

Time: 10am–2pm

Join advisor Cosette and fellow Indigenous students to learn about harvest season, relationality with plant food, and Indigenous medicines while enjoying the fulfillment of helping out! Those interested can meet in šxʷta:təχʷəm and bus to the other side of campus as a group. Dress to work outside in the garden. If accessibility accommodations would help support your participation, please reach out to cosette.beaudin@ubc.ca.

xʷc̓ic̓əsəm is pronounced phonetically as “Hw ‘ts i ‘ts u sum-” and it means “The Place Where We Grow” in hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓. It provides a reassertion of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Musqueam land-based protocols and principles informing land-based practices. In 2014, the traditional name xʷc̓ic̓əsəm was received from the Musqueam Indian Band.

Time: 2:15–4:15pm