Join us for a fun BBQ in Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall as we head into the last weekend of the summer. šxʷta:təχʷəm peer advisors are eager to welcome you to UBC and the Longhouse. 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!

Time: 5–7pm, drop-in
Room: Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall

Stop by the First Nations Longhouse anytime this week for a tour and an introduction to Indigenous student resources offered by the First Nations House of Learning and Xwi7xwa Library.

Time: 9am–4pm, drop-in
Room: Check in at the Longhouse Reception

Be sure to participate in the campus-wide Imagine Day programming. But feel free to stop by the Longhouse during any downtime to learn more about our services and student spaces.

Time: 9am-4pm, drop-in
Room: Check in at the Longhouse Reception

Meet many of the faces, programs, resources and places at UBC working to support you in finding your community. Visit resource tables and ask questions to be entered for a door prize!

Time: 10am–2pm, drop-in
Room: Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall

Join in fostering community connection and kinship at the Beading Circle Social, led by CTLT Indigenous Initiatives staff, Janelle and Hannah. All beaders are invited and all skill levels are accepted. Bring your skills or just your desire to learn!

Time: 2–4:15pm, drop-in
Room: Multipurpose

Take some time during your busy week to enjoy some tea and bannock and meet some of the Indigenous Mental Health and Wellness Team and our Elder-in-Residence!

Time: 11:30am–1:30pm, drop-in
Room: Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall

Did you just move into a new room on or off campus, or did your roommate let all your plants die over the summer? Join FNHL student staff for “Plant a Friend”: paint and decorate pots for bright green succulents and tropical plants to brighten up your study spaces.

Time: 3-5pm, drop-in
Room: Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall

Join us for coffee and a light breakfast and meet fellow students and staff before starting your second week of class.

Time: 9:30am–12pm, drop-in
Room: Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall

Hosted by the First Nations House of Learning and Xwi7xwa Library, the Welcome BBQ is a great opportunity for Indigenous students, staff, and faculty to gather and connect over good food as we prepare for the new school year. Be sure to visit the many campus resource people who will have booths set up outside Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall.

Time: 12–2pm, drop-in
Room: Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall

Join Enrolment Services Advisors to learn about scholarships and bursary opportunities available to Indigenous students. Lunch will be provided. Door prizes will be available for attendees!

Time: 11:30-1:30pm
Room: Multipurpose

Join in fostering community connection and kinship at the Beading Circle Social, led by CTLT Indigenous Initiatives staff, Janelle and Hannah. All beaders are invited and all skill levels are accepted. Bring your skills or just your desire to learn!

Time: 2–4:15pm, drop-in
Room: Multipurpose

Join us and enjoy breakfast classics to fuel your day. Meet other students, have some laughs, and start your day in a good way.

Time: 9:30am–12:30pm, drop-in
Room: Multipurpose

Come check out the artisan market! Students and community members will be vending arts and crafts as part of the Come Toward the Fire festival. Free to attend!

Time: 12–5:30pm, drop-in
Room: Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall

Join us for lunch and meet and greet with artists headlining the Come Toward the Fire festival. Indigenous students, staff, and faculty are welcomet to attend. RSVP is required as space may be limited.

Time: 1–2pm
Room: Multipurpose
Registration: Online

Join other Indigenous graduate students to learn more about the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Time: 10am–2pm, drop-in
Room: TBC

Join us for lunch and meet this year’s šxʷta:təχʷəm advisors.

Time: 12–2pm, drop-in
Room: Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall

Join in fostering community connection and kinship at the Beading Circle Social, led by CTLT Indigenous Initiatives staff, Janelle and Hannah. All beaders are invited and all skill levels are accepted. Bring your skills or just your desire to learn!

Time: 2–4:15pm, drop-in
Room: Multipurpose room

Stop by šxʷta:təχʷəm for a tour of this unique student space, which is for and led by Indigenous students. Meet this year’s šxʷta:təχʷəm peer advisors who are ready to welcome you to the space throughout the winter session.

Time: 4–5:30pm

Join us for a fun BBQ in Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall as we head into the last weekend of the summer. šxʷta:təχʷəm peer advisors are eager to welcome you to UBC and the Longhouse! 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.

Time: 5–7pm, drop-in
Room: Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall

Begin the semester off by writing a note to your future self! Drop by šxʷta:təχʷəm anytime during the week of September 8-11 and write a note to yourself to put away until your year is finished. This is a good way to look back on the beginning of your school year and recall what you were thinking and feeling at the time and to make a keepsake out of it.

Time: Anytime

Start the year off right by painting your own agenda! Join Advisors in šxʷta:təχʷəm to talk about organizing your time and staying on top of your schoolwork before it gets overwhelming.

Time: 2-4pm

Stop by šxʷta:təχʷəm to make your own keychain! We all know the struggle of losing keys, so make a keychain to easily spot your keys laying around your room. Join while supplies last.

Time: 1-3pm

Stop by šxʷta:təχʷəm anytime this week to snap a polaroid of yourself or with friends to put on the šxʷta:təχʷəm photo wall! This is a great way to get to know your peers. At the end of the year, grab your photo and keep the memory forever.

Time: Anytime

Join advisors for a beaded sweetgrass event in šxʷta:təχʷəm! Participants will be guided on how to make beaded sweetgrass that can be turned into earrings, a keychain, or whatever your heart desires. Join while supplies last.

Time: 3-5pm

Join šxʷta:təχʷəm advisors in making your own tea and enjoying catered bannock! This is a great way to get to know advisors, grab a yummy snack, and make new friends. Join while supplies last.

Time: 11am-1pm

Stop by šxʷta:təχʷəm anytime this week to complete the šxʷta:təχʷəm and Longhouse scavenger hunt and enter your name for UBC merch prizes!

Time: Anytime

Join šxʷta:təχʷəm advisors for a meet the advisors and pizza evening! We are excited to meet incoming students and visit with returning students. This is a great way to get to know the advisors and make some new friends.

Time: 2-4pm

Join your friendly advisors in šxʷta:təχʷəm for board game night cafe (actually, it’s in the afternoon), where we bring out our board games and get competitive together! Join the fun and connect with your peers.

Time: 1-3pm