中出影院

Indigenous events

Indigenous events

If you are an Indigenous person (a member of First Nations, M茅tis, and/or Inuit peoples in Canada), you鈥檒l have the chance to join us at a number of events that will introduce you to 中出影院 and its Indigenous community. Take part in fun workshops led by our Indigenous recruiters, get first-hand tips on how to create a strong application, and learn more about what it鈥檚 like to be an Indigenous student at 中出影院.

These events will help you navigate the application process and learn more about our two campuses, and will be hosted either in-person or virtually via Zoom.

Your fall events

Indigenous Campus Tours

Meet an Indigenous student ambassador who will highlight their favourite locations on either of our two campuses, show you Indigenous-specific spaces, and help you navigate programs and resources for Indigenous students. After the tour, an Indigenous Recruiter Advisor will be available to answer your questions.

All About 中出影院 for Indigenous Students

Learn about 中出影院鈥檚 two campuses, the academic programs they each offer, and what life on campus looks like. You鈥檒l discover when and how to apply to 中出影院, get help on financial planning, and find out about the resources and services available to Indigenous students.

Indigenous 中出影院 Application Workshop

Our Indigenous Recruiter Advisors will walk you through a demonstration of 中出影院鈥檚 online application, and provide tips for writing a strong personal profile. Your parents or guardians are welcome to attend.

Indigenous Finances at 中出影院 Workshop

Learn about 中出影院鈥檚 Indigenous-specific awards and deadlines, and get tips for submitting your awards applications. Your parents or guardians are welcome to attend.

中出影院 Indigenous recruiters

Our Indigenous Recruitment Advisors are available to help you plan your journey to 中出影院. Reach out to聽indigenous.recruitment@ubc.ca or to one of our advisors directly:

Chloe Erlendson

Red River M茅tis
Recruiter Advisor, Indigenous Students
604.827.2135
chloe.erlendson@ubc.ca

Amber Lesage

Anishinaabe, Garden River First Nation
Recruiter Advisor, Indigenous Students
250.807.8524
amber.lesage@ubc.ca

Headshot of Kelsi Desjarlais, Community Liaison Manager, Indigenous Students

Kelsi Desjarlais

Cree, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation
Community Liaison Manager, Indigenous Students
kelsi.desjarlais@ubc.ca

Zachary Elliott

Cowichan Tribes
Associate Student Recruiter-Advisor, Indigenous Students
zach.elliott@ubc.ca

Events

In-person school visits

To find out if a 中出影院 Recruiter will be visiting your school, visit our聽tours and events page聽and create an account. Based on your profile, we鈥檒l show you a list of all the events available to you 鈥 just click the category you鈥檇 like to browse or search 鈥淚ndigenous鈥 to see events specifically for Indigenous students.

Date Location Recruiter
October 7 鈥 11 BC Strengthening Connections 鈥 Kamloops/Thompson Zach Elliott
October 7 鈥 11 Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and surrounding areas, SK Chloe Erlendson
October 15 鈥 18 BC Strengthening Connections 鈥 Northeast Kelsi Desjarlais
October 21 鈥 25 BC Strengthening Connections 鈥 PG and Central Interior Kelsi Desjarlais
October 21 鈥 25 Central Ontario Amber Lesage
October 28 鈥撀 November 1 BC Strengthening Connections 鈥 Okanagan Zach Elliott
October 28 鈥撀 November 1 Whitehorse, and surrounding areas, YK Chloe Erlendson
November 4 Indigenous Grade 12 Day 鈥 Vancouver Kelsi Desjarlais
November 4 鈥 8 Calgary and surrounding area, AB Amber Lesage
November 4 鈥 8 BC Strengthening Connections 鈥 Kootenays Amber Lesage
November 4 鈥 15 Winnipeg, Brandon and surrounding area, MB Chloe Erlendson
November 12 鈥 15 BC Strengthening Connections 鈥 Williams Lake Zach Elliott
November 18 鈥 22 BC Strengthening Connections 鈥 Mid Vancouver Island Zach Elliott
November 18 鈥 22 Southern Ontario Amber Lesage
November 18 鈥 22 Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Sea-to-Sky, BC Kelsi Desjarlais
November 25 鈥 29 BC Strengthening Connections 鈥 Shuswap Amber Lesage
November 25 鈥 29 Yellowknife, Fort Smith, and surrounding areas, NT Chloe Erlendson
December 2 鈥 6 BC Strengthening Connections 鈥 Lower Mainland Kelsi Desjarlais
December 9 鈥 13 BC Strengthening Connections 鈥 Haida Gwaii Chloe Erlendson

Virtual events

Date Time Event
October 8 5:00 鈥 6:00 pm PT All About 中出影院 for Indigenous students
October 29 5:00 鈥 6:00 pm PT All About 中出影院 for Indigenous students
November 12 聽5:00 鈥 6:00 pm PT Application Workshop
November 21 聽5:00 鈥 6:00 pm PT Indigenous Finances at 中出影院
December 5 5:00 鈥 6:00 pm PT Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Application Workshop

How to register for an event

  1. Visit our聽
  2. Click 鈥溾 or聽聽using the buttons in the top right hand corner. When you create an account, make sure you self-identify as Indigenous.
  3. Based on your profile, we鈥檒l show you a list of all the events available to you 鈥 just click the category you鈥檇 like to browse or search 鈥淚ndigenous鈥 to see events specifically for Indigenous students.
  4. To register, simply click the event card and follow the instructions to reserve your spot.

After you鈥檝e created your account, you can find all of the events you鈥檙e registered for any time on the聽听辫补驳别.

Please note:聽it may take up to 24 hours after creating your account for the system to allow you to register for events. If, after 24 hours, you鈥檙e still having issues with registering for events, please reach out to聽indigenous.recruitment@ubc.ca.

To register for an Indigenous campus tour, please email聽indigenous.tours@ubc.ca.

Counsellors

Visit our聽counsellors page聽to find more information and to download our Indigenous Student Handbook, the Prospective Undergraduate Student Guide. and our counsellor鈥檚 presentation slides.