UFV Indigenous Student Centre
33844 King Road, Bldg S1113 V2S 7M8 Abbotsford, BC, Canada

Elders Darlene and David are in the Virtual Lounge today

The ISC Virtual Lounge is now open, if anyone has questions, needs help or just to visit our staff, we would like to hear from you. Also note our Resident Elder Gary is in attendance as well. Come say hi.

"At the November 4 Q&A with the Provost, James Mandigo welcomes your thoughts and insights on the following topics: Reactions to the feedback from the strategic imperatives report. UFV’s response to COVID UFV post-COVID pandemic... Please join if you can! Noon to 1 pm. Zoom: https://ufv-ca.zoom.us/j/66576891850 No RSVP needed. For more information, contact Nicole Hitchens at [email protected]"

The Indigenous Student Centre will remain physically closed for Fall 2020 but we are still here virtually. Please join our virtual drop-in lounge to video chat with a staff member or peer mentor! Links in the comments ... Email [email protected] for any inquiries

Come Join us today, October 30th, 2020 with Patrick Calihou, he will presenting a Metis Carving Demonstration. Starts at Noon Please visit our ISC Web Page for the link: https://www.ufv.ca/isc/

The ISC Virtual Lounge is open if anyone would like to come join the ISC Team, we also have our Elders Terry and Sophamia please click on the link provided at our ISC UFV website https://www.ufv.ca/isc/

"Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions the vigil’s in person attendance will be limited to 50 people. Those unable to attend can show their support from home. People can light a candle and place it in their window on the evening of Oct. 4 (you can also post a picture of your candle on the Sisters in Spirit Chilliwack Facebook page), and use the blue Sisters in Spirit Vigil image as your social media profile picture."

Every Child Matters #orangeshirtday

Come join us now for the presentation with Paul Gareau and Molly Swain (University of Alberta), Presentation on ‘Métis Day’

Moccasin Square Gardens (Open to UFV Students) Join anytime September 28th, October 13th, October 26th, November 9th, and November 23rd from 9-10:30am

One Good Story (Open to UFV Staff) Join anytime September 25th, October 9th, October 23rd, November 6th, and November 20th from 12-1:30pm

Happening NOW! Zoom meeting: 951 497 8151

Hey BA students, BA "non-course Paths" are ending on Aug. 31st! If you're planning on using 60 hrs volunteer/work experience hours, make sure you have your submission in before the 31st!... https://mycampuslife.ufv.ca/news/11379

"Applicants must be students or other researchers under age 30, carrying out research and innovation projects relevant for forestry, forest products, and/or forest products processing technologies with links to academia, public or private research centers, and/or corporate research and innovation departments." https://www.fpac.ca/forest-industry-innovation/bluesky/

"RavenTALKS is a collection of 11-minute talks by Indigenous leaders and storytellers sharing concise, compelling, and courageous stories" https://www.ravenspeak.ca/talks

Hey everyone, with two public health emergencies, we need to stand together in support of those affected by drugs. The Lifeguard App helps connect people to eme...rgency responders when they become unresponsive. This app along side naloxone, a resource we supply at the PRLC upon completion of training, can help make a difference and prevent overdose death. The app is available for download for free on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. See more

Get ready for NSO's next phase, Smart Smart! We're hosting an online orientation this August to help you prepare for your upcoming semester. Smart Start is... a non-credit online orientation course that will help you learn more about studying at UFV especially during a semester that will be unlike most. We'll be hosting Smart Start on UFV's online learning platform, BlackBoard, to get you familiar with online courses before classes begin. Content will be designed to prepare you for academic, professional, and personal success during your studies. Get a Smart Start to your semester! #UFVNSO20 #NewToUFV Coming in late August See more

Filming for UFV's Fall 2020 Smart Start online orientation yesterday Peer Mentor, Bridgette, rocking her part for the ISC! We're so excited for the final product @discoverufv @goUFV @ufvSUS

UFV Food Bank has re-opened to students :) <3 https://blogs.ufv.ca//2020/07/12/ufv-sus-food-bank-reopens/

Students! Come join the ISC Book Club to discuss short stories from Thomas King's "One Good Story, That One" Email [email protected] or [email protected] to join or for inquiries!

"A call to action have you heard this before?" by Dr. Satwinder Kaur Bains, Director of the South Asian Studies Institute https://blogs.ufv.ca//guest-post-dr-satwinder-kaur-bains-/

Two day summit on July 7th & 8th Registration is still open for this online reform: https://nijs.uwu.ai/

The ISC Staff are still here to provide support services! Please join our virtual drop-in hours to connect with ISC staff, learn about UFV services (including our Resident Elders services - open to staff, faculty and students), and ask any questions that you may have. Click the below link for access to the ISC Virtual Lounge:... https://ca.bbcollab.com/gu/99bb79d7671241318f455089df8797ed If you would like further information, please email [email protected]

Powerful words from UFV's Shirley Hardman, Swelchalot, on Indigenizing

Just letting our Indigenous students know that we won't be hosting our regular scheduled Virtual Lounge on Monday, June 22nd! If you need assistance, please email [email protected]. We will be in session on Wednesday, June 24th to answer any questions on video chat!