Yesterday was our team's first ever Classroom Climate Forum. It was lovely to gather with folks from across campus to connect, share, and learn from one another. Thank you to everyone who supported the event and to those who joined us as participants

We hope that you have a relaxing and joy filled holiday break. Looking forward to seeing you in the new year! 

As 2024 comes to a close, we wanted to share some of the highlights, updates, shared learnings, and observations we have encountered this year. We are thankful to each and every one of you who has made our work possible, we are forever grateful to our communities, colleagues, and friends.

Please take a moment out of your day to read our wrap up report: Our 2024 Year In Review Season of Reflection: Looking Back, Dreaming Forward.

Are you ready to transform your teaching approach and deepen your understanding of Indigenous contexts? Join us for a conversation-based workshop designed specifically for teaching and learning professionals eager to indigenize their courses but are feeling unsure of where to start. 

Date: January 9, 2025
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: Online

The Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing (IMHW) team, which is part of UBC Counselling Services, was developed out of a need for resource and counselling support for Indigenous students. The team draws from Two-Eyed Seeing approaches, inclusive of Western clinical/professional training and Indigenous knowledges, teachings, and practices. Join Hali and Kim for an introduction to IMHW services and the ways that mental health and wellbeing issues commonly emerge in the classroom. 

Date: January 30, 2025
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Zoom

Join CTLT Indigenous Initiatives team members Paulina Semenec, Educational and Evaluation Consultant, and Samantha Nock, Educational Consultant, Campus and Classroom Climate, as they explore research and evaluation in teaching and learning contexts at UBC. In this 90 min. workshop, participants will be introduced to anti-colonial evaluation methods in order to better understand (and creatively work against) institutional conceptions of time and space. This workshop will be of particular interest to anyone at UBC who is involved in research/evaluation and would like to learn more about how to bring a decolonial lens to their work.

Date: February 25, 2025
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: Irving K. Barber Learning Center, Room 2.22

We welcome you to attend one of CTLT Indigenous Initiatives‘ monthly Virtual Coffee Hours. They are an informal space to connect with consultants on the team and other colleagues across the university. Some common topics that come up include:  

• Professional development plans for individuals, teams, and departments  
• Engaging with the Indigenous Strategic Plan
• Fostering a respectful classroom and campus climate
• Connecting with a network of people across the university
• Locating relevant resources
• Meaningful land acknowledgements

…and more!

Upcoming Dates: 

• January 21, 2025
• February 26, 2025
• March 27, 2025

The Indigenous Public Health Training Institutes equip Indigenous community members and scholars with the necessary skills to address public health issues in Indigenous communities. One-week intensive courses are offered toward the completion of the Graduate Certificate or Certificate (non-credit) in Indigenous Public Health, or courses can be taken individually.

February 17, 2025 @ 8:00 am - February 21, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

We love sharing information about our lovely branch, so we welcome groups, classes, and tours to come check us out and chat about what we can offer you! To make your visit to our branch the absolute best it can be, make sure to fill out a request form to make an appointment with us.