UBC Okanagan Aboriginal Programs & Services
3272 University Way V1V 1V7 Kelowna, BC, Canada

There are so many ways to join in this year's #HonouringIndigenousWriters challenges and events, as we seek to improve the coverage of Indigenous writers on Wikipedia. Engage in the activities & be entered into a prize draw! https://tinyurl.com/pawieyi5 #UBC #UBCO As a part of this, there are some very exciting speakers joining virtually in February and March - sign up now: https://hiw.open.ubc.ca/events... Free & Open events!

Join Alyssa, former Aboriginal Centre Host, for a virtual video tour of UBC’s Okanagan campus, situated on the territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation. Discover the spaces and support available for Indigenous students, and learn more about our campus and resources. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A9D8Qhqcg4

Cree-Métis Master’s student, Liam King, is forming a virtual group for young Indigenous men to come together and research how engaging with digital media influences their health and wellness. This group is being run from February to April 2021 and will require regular attendance at online sessions where the duration and frequency of these sessions will be determined by group member feedback. To participate in this group, you need to (a) identify as an Indigenous man or having had the lived experiences of being an Indigenous man, (b) be between 17 - 30 years old, and (c) be registered as a part-time or full-time undergraduate student at UBC Okanagan. Please see the poster for details on how to sign up!

Know anyone (yourself or others) that may be interested in working with students? Apply today at https://hr.ubc.ca/careers-and-job-postings

Upcoming Bursary deadline this Monday!

The Aboriginal Programs and Services team are excited to host you for our APS Community Chats at 12pm PST, this Friday. APS Community Chats are re-occurring on Fridays at noon PST. We would love to see you there, the session will be a casual setting and is optional to attend. APS Community Chats create a space, where we can build community and connect with each other in this new virtual setting. These sessions give the students and APS staff the opportunity connect with one another and connect peer to peer. We hope to see you there ! Registration Link: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bgvZqRHCtEBxS6x

The Victoria Foundation is looking for an Administrative Assistant to support the work of the Irving K Barber BC Scholarship Society (IKB). This is a part-time (21 hours/week) flexible position. Please see and circulate widely the attached Position Description. https://victoriafoundation.bc.ca/about-us/careers/

Outside the Aboriginal Centre today is a hockey stick in honour of Fred Sasakamoose, a trailblazer for Indigenous hockey and culture.

The Okanagan Nation Alliance has WINTER STUDENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES! Please visit the ONA website for more information & full job descriptions: https://www.syilx.org/about-us/operations/employment/

Reminder: Today, Friday November 13th, is the Last day to withdraw from most Term 1 courses with a W standing. Book an appointment with an Aboriginal Academic Advisor: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7WYCqWaktuWHC6h

Beat the onset of the "winter blues", take a breather from the final push to the finish line of assignments, and get into a good headspace before the exam period. Join APS Management Tutor Jana for a FREE virtual yoga flow session on Monday, November 30th @ 4PM PST. No experience or yoga equipment necessary. You'll get in a good stretch, some deep breaths, AND a chance to win a $50 Superstore/Loblaws gift card, just in time for the winter break! Register to RSVP and receive the event link: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bpzvwE7aYQxVKa9

Friday, November 13th is the Last day to withdraw from most Term 1 courses with a W standing. Book an appointment with an Aboriginal Academic Advisor: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7WYCqWaktuWHC6h

TECHNATION invites you to attend a career fair exclusively for Indigenous post-secondary students taking place on Thursday, November 12 from 3:00-5:00pm PST. This free, virtual two-hour event will host a keynote, breakout sessions, networking, and an expo booth area. Register here: https://bit.ly/3n0wIjS

The 3C’s Challenge consists of a 5-day training workshop, which is followed by a 45-day challenge to open up and run their own businesses! The 5 days of training includes relationship building and team formation, idea generation and exploring business ideas, then creating a business out of the passions and skills that arise throughout the 5-days training workshop. Following the workshop is a 45-day challenge where we provide up to a $1000 micro-loan to teams, we provide a men...tor with skills in e-commerce and marketing, and encourage participants to explore their entrepreneurial skills in their own risk-free business venture! Our ad says 30-day Challenge, which it typically is, however, we understand the difficulties of meeting that deadline in the world we live in today (COVID restrictions and protocols to abide by), so we have extended the Challenge to 45 days. Please feel free to email, if you have any additional questions about the 3C's Challenge at [email protected]

Don't forget to register for this Conversation Starter that happens tomorrow, by emailing: [email protected]