Indigenous student resources

FIRST NATIONS LONGHOUSE The Longhouse is home to the First Nations House of Learning and is the go-to place to access Indigenous programs and services, host events, study and socialize. Student facilities include access to a study space, computer lab and meeting and gathering rooms. The First Nations Longhouse is located on 1985 West Mall.

INDIGENOUS PORTAL This portal informs visitors about UBC Vancouver’s commitment to Indigenous engagement on campus, in addition to being an information resource for Indigenous students, faculty and the wider community. Information about Indigenous initiatives, UBC units with an Indigenous focus, updates on the Indigenous Strategic Plan and a lot more can be found on the portal.

XWI7XWA LIBRARY

The X̱wi7x̱wa (whei-wa) Library, known for its one-of-a-kind collection that prioritizes Indigenous perspectives and reflect Indigenous approaches to teaching, learning and research. It is considered to be a leader in Indigenous academic librarianship in BC, Canada and internationally. X̱wi7x̱wa Library is located on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. Reference librarians are available to help you access the resources of the X̱wi7x̱wa Library and anyone with a UBC Library card may borrow materials.

INDIGENOUS STUDENTS COLLEGIUM UBC Vancouver’s Indigenous Students’ Collegium, located in the Longhouse, is designed for you to meet other Indigenous students, receive assistance from your peers and upper-year students, connect with an Indigenous elder or UBC professor, enjoy social events together like smudging and talking circles and access resources.

FIRST NATIONS STUDIES STUDENT ASSOCIATION (FNSSA) First Nations Studies Student Association (FNSSA) is an AMS club organizing around Indigenous issues. The student-run organization consists of members with Indigenous and non-Indigenous backgrounds and is open to any student interested in Indigenous topics and issues. The club hosts debriefing meetings, fundraisers and social events, building a deeply committed community of Indigenous students and non-Indigenous allies on campus. “xʷnaʔəlməxʷ sχəχi: ls”, the Journal of First Peoples’ Writing, is managed by the FNSSA with various articles, media and creative pieces submitted by the UBC community. You can easily find them on Facebook and receive regular updates. U