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As universities, governments and other organizations around the world strive to restore balance and achieve reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, the need to rethink the ways we deal with data, information and records emerges as both increasingly imperative and incredibly complex. And while advances in understanding and practice regarding data management have been made, there is still much work to be done to ensure that Indigenous information is gathered, managed and shared appropriately. To

In our December newsletter, we showcased a recent presentation by Dr. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip to students in the faculties of law and First Nations Indigenous Studies as well as staff and faculty at UBC. In his presentation, Grand Chief Phillip spoke about the need for Indigenous people and allies to work together. “If we don’t work together, we won’t succeed,” he said, speaking of this journey toward reconciliation we are all embarking on. Grand Chief Phillip’s message speaks to the essence

We’re so appreciative of these three Indigenous women who answered our questions on Indigenous engagement, and reconciliation. We’re looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming Building Principles of Engagement Gathering– but equally excited to hear your thoughts on these questions. Kristin Smart , Red River Metis Seraphine Munroe , Sto:lo + Dakelh First Nations Adina Williams , Squamish, ‘Namgis Kwakwaka’wakw Before we get into it, how are you doing today? Kristin: I am doing quite well

Since 2003, the Cedar Project study has examined connections between ongoing colonial impacts of residential schools and child welfare on HIV and hepatitis C among young Indigenous people who use drugs in British Columbia. It is a community-driven cohort involving 800 participants in Vancouver and Prince George, on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Lheidli T’enneh peoples. As Cedar participants represent many of the diverse Indigenous communities and nations across BC and

Last month, we had the chance to sit down with Dr. Helen Burt, Associate Vice-President Research and Innovation (AVPRI) in the Office of the VPRI. From starting in pharmaceutical research, to supporting 15 different research portfolio units, Dr. Burt has always approached research collaboratively and boldly. We’re so excited to share her thoughts with you. Thanks so much for sitting down with us! Can you tell us about your career path to UBC? I was born and grew up in Manchester, England. My