Indigenous student orientation

Way' / Hello

Now that you have made the decision to attend UBC’s Okanagan campus, it’s time to get to know UBCO and begin to discover your community on campus. Indigenous Student Orientation is open to all First Nation (status and non-status), Métis, and Inuit students new to UBC’s Okanagan campus.

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September 2, 2021

Whether you are coming to the Okanagan for the first time or you have lived here previously, Indigenous Student Orientation is designed to help you prepare for a successful start at UBC and develop connections and meaningful relationships.

ISO will be held virtually on September 2 at 1:00 p.m. Virtual orientation sessions will be held in July and August as well.

Indigenous Student Orientation typically includes:

Welcome and introduction	Welcome to the University of British Columbia and introduction to staff and student staff.
Meet your classmates	Meet some of your fellow students through a series of fun games and activities.
Student panel	Get some tips, tricks, and advice from upper-level students.

About the Indigenous Student Orientation graphic

The logo represents the start of a new journey at UBCO. It features elements of the Syilx Okanagan landscape (mountains, sun, ponderosa pines, siya berries), a grizzly bear to symbolize Kelowna and sage to illustrate wisdom from elders.

—Ashleigh Green (artist)

New to UBC

Indigenous student orientation

September 2, 2021

Indigenous Student Orientation typically includes:

About the Indigenous Student Orientation graphic

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