Indigenous Centre
The Indigenous Centre, located on the second floor of the University Centre building (UNC 210), provides a sense of belonging and community to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students. This home away from home is committed to enriching the quality of the student experience for Indigenous students by promoting access, providing capacity building opportunities, and celebrating success.
The Indigenous Centre has a team of Indigenous peer mentors and tutors. The tutors hold office hours and workshops in the Centre throughout the academic year.
Hours of operation
The Indigenous Centre is currently open from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
The Centre offers
- Indigenous Student Orientation
- Academic planning specific to personal goals
- Weekly workshops on academic, health/well-being, and career topics
- Individual support, referrals, and advocacy
- Social and cultural events throughout the year
- Counselling
- A supportive team of Indigenous Peer Mentors and Tutors
UBC Events calendar
Indigenous Centre programs and events are promoted via a weekly newsletter, IPS Fresh News, sent directly to current UBCO Indigenous students.
General UBC Events Calendar
- at Canadian University/College Championship
- Media Advisory – Syilx Okanagan Nation’s Fry Release at akɬ xʷuminaʔ
- nʔaysnú laʔxʷ iʔ k̓łluxʷnwixʷmntət Declaration of the Ashnola Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA)
- Syilx Nation Demands Accountability and Justice for the Victims of Deliberate Genocide and Murder in the Face of Ongoing Denial and Lack of Accountability for Indian Residential Schools
- at UFV Invitational
