Category: Indigeneity
Introducing sʔitwənx: UBC Okanagan Child Care
Posted by Kristen Thompson | Nov 7, 2024 | Buildings, Child Care, Indigeneity, Okanagan, SHCS, Sustainability, Syilx | 0
Brock Commons opening ceremony
Posted by Erin Harley | Oct 15, 2024 | Buildings, Events, Facilities & Building Services, Musqueam, Residence Life & Administration, Student Housing, Vancouver | 0
Participate in Orange Shirt Day 2024
Posted by Mike McGhee | Sep 19, 2024 | Indigeneity, SHCS, UBC | 0
tə šxʷhəleləm̓s tə k̓ʷaƛ̓kʷəʔaʔɬ naming and openin...
Posted by Mike McGhee | Aug 31, 2022 | Buildings, Events, Facilities & Building Services, Musqueam, Residence Life & Administration, Student Housing, Vancouver | 0
Ena Point: weaving Indigeneity through space and p...
Posted by Mike McGhee | Feb 9, 2022 | Child Care, Indigeneity, SHCS, Vancouver | 0
Cooking in two worlds
by Mike McGhee | Apr 16, 2025 | Food Services, Indigeneity, SHCS, Sustainability, Vancouver | 0
Learn about this unique gathering, a partnership between Food Services and Vancouver Community College, along with Jared Qwustenuxun Williams.
Read MoreIntroducing sʔitwənx: UBC Okanagan Child Care
by Kristen Thompson | Nov 7, 2024 | Buildings, Child Care, Indigeneity, Okanagan, SHCS, Sustainability, Syilx | 0
sʔitwənx, our newest child care centre, opened on the Okanagan campus in early-November. Learn all about it, view photos and find out how to pronounce the new nsyilxcən names.
Read MoreBrock Commons opening ceremony
by Erin Harley | Oct 15, 2024 | Buildings, Events, Facilities & Building Services, Musqueam, Residence Life & Administration, Student Housing, Vancouver | 0
View photos from the opening ceremony for Brock Commons North and South and the official completion of the Brock Commons residence area.
Read MoreParticipate in Orange Shirt Day 2024
by Mike McGhee | Sep 19, 2024 | Indigeneity, SHCS, UBC | 0
Find ways to participate in Orange Shirt Day at UBC and deepen your knowledge and understanding of the impacts of the Indian Residential School system.
Read Moretə šxʷhəleləm̓s tə k̓ʷaƛ̓kʷəʔaʔɬ naming and opening ceremony
by Mike McGhee | Aug 31, 2022 | Buildings, Events, Facilities & Building Services, Musqueam, Residence Life & Administration, Student Housing, Vancouver | 0
On June 7, 2022, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and UBC held the official naming and opening ceremony for tə šxʷhəleləm̓s tə k̓ʷaƛ̓kʷəʔaʔɬ.
Read MoreEna Point: weaving Indigeneity through space and place at UBC Child Care
by Mike McGhee | Feb 9, 2022 | Child Care, Indigeneity, SHCS, Vancouver | 0
Meet Ena Point, our Indigenous Relations Engagement Pedagogist at UBC Child Care. Find out how Ena, who returned to CCS in September 2021 in this newly-created position, is working with our CCS educators to weave Indigeneity into the incredible work they do every day.
Read MoreSHCS: supporting UBC’s strategic plans
by Mike McGhee | Nov 30, 2021 | Climate Action, Indigeneity, SHCS, Sustainability, UBC | 0
Find out how we’re taking action toward UBC’s strategic plans and helping to shape UBC’s next century.
Read MoreNew Totem Park House Name
by Mike McGhee | Oct 4, 2017 | Buildings, Musqueam, Residence Life & Administration, SHCS, Student Housing, Vancouver | 0
At a wonderful and moving unveiling ceremony on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 the new name for Building 7 at Totem Park Residence was gifted to UBC and SHHS by the Musqueam First Nation. We are so honoured to be gifted this very important name in Musqueam history and culture: c̓əsnaʔəm House, or c̓əsnaʔəm leləm̓.
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Upcoming Events
may
14may4:30 pm6:30 pmOWC Cooking Class
Event Details
Register today for this fun cooking class with your SHCS colleagues and learn how to cook tasty Ocean Wise dishes with UBC Food Services' chef Darren Clay. Registration is limited
Event Details
Register today for this fun cooking class with your SHCS colleagues and learn how to cook tasty Ocean Wise dishes with UBC Food Services’ chef Darren Clay. Registration is limited so sign up early for this event!
Please RSVP by May 5.
Questions? Email out.standing@ubc.ca.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm PST
Location
Vij's Kitchen
Organizer
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
31mayAll Day06junGo by Bike Week
Event Details
It’s time for the SHCS Road Warriors—one of UBC and Metro Vancouver’s top teams!—to get ready for the next round of Go by Bike Week from May
Event Details
It’s time for the SHCS Road Warriors—one of UBC and Metro Vancouver’s top teams!—to get ready for the next round of Go by Bike Week from May 31–June 6.
We would love to have new SHCS recruits from all departments and divisions join the riders already on our roster.
The goal is to log the team’s bike rides during Go by Bike Week, any length and for any reason—such as riding to work, for fun or while doing errands. Be part of the change and help make Metro Vancouver a happier, healthier place to live, work and play. Remember–every ride counts!
Prizes
Great prizes are up for grabs for all registered riders who log a ride. Check the Go By Bike BC website for details on how to enter the grand prize, a cycling adventure for two!
How to register
Already registered on the SHCS Road Warriors team from a previous year?
- Log on to the GoByBike website.
- Click on the “Log My Ride” button to enter your kms for each one way trip.
New to the SHCS Road Warriors team?
If you are signing up for the first time, set up an account and automatically join the team.
You can also visit Go By Bike BC to create your account, then click on the Team icon in the website header and register with the SHCS team using the instructions below.
Choose:
- Organization: UBC
- Team (from pull down menu): SHCS Road Warriors
- Team Captain: Mike McGhee
Once you’ve joined the SHCS team, register for the event by logging a trip via the Log My Ride button in the top right corner.
Happy pedalling!
Learn more
Learn more about the SHCS Road Warriors.
Questions?
Email mike.mcghee@ubc.ca, the SHCS Road Warriors team captain from Marketing and Communications.
Time
May 31 (Saturday) - June 6 (Friday)
Location
Vancouver
june
31mayAll Day06junGo by Bike Week
Event Details
It’s time for the SHCS Road Warriors—one of UBC and Metro Vancouver’s top teams!—to get ready for the next round of Go by Bike Week from May
Event Details
It’s time for the SHCS Road Warriors—one of UBC and Metro Vancouver’s top teams!—to get ready for the next round of Go by Bike Week from May 31–June 6.
We would love to have new SHCS recruits from all departments and divisions join the riders already on our roster.
The goal is to log the team’s bike rides during Go by Bike Week, any length and for any reason—such as riding to work, for fun or while doing errands. Be part of the change and help make Metro Vancouver a happier, healthier place to live, work and play. Remember–every ride counts!
Prizes
Great prizes are up for grabs for all registered riders who log a ride. Check the Go By Bike BC website for details on how to enter the grand prize, a cycling adventure for two!
How to register
Already registered on the SHCS Road Warriors team from a previous year?
- Log on to the GoByBike website.
- Click on the “Log My Ride” button to enter your kms for each one way trip.
New to the SHCS Road Warriors team?
If you are signing up for the first time, set up an account and automatically join the team.
You can also visit Go By Bike BC to create your account, then click on the Team icon in the website header and register with the SHCS team using the instructions below.
Choose:
- Organization: UBC
- Team (from pull down menu): SHCS Road Warriors
- Team Captain: Mike McGhee
Once you’ve joined the SHCS team, register for the event by logging a trip via the Log My Ride button in the top right corner.
Happy pedalling!
Learn more
Learn more about the SHCS Road Warriors.
Questions?
Email mike.mcghee@ubc.ca, the SHCS Road Warriors team captain from Marketing and Communications.
Time
May 31 (Saturday) - June 6 (Friday)
Location
Vancouver
03jun6:00 pmTrivia Night | OWC
Event Details
Calling all trivia buffs! Join a team of SHCS staff for trivia night at Koerner's Pub on-campus—or round up your own crew and make a team. It's Taco Tuesday, so
Event Details
Calling all trivia buffs! Join a team of SHCS staff for trivia night at Koerner’s Pub on-campus—or round up your own crew and make a team. It’s Taco Tuesday, so you can enjoy $5 tacos and discounts on beverages while you put your knowledge to the test. There’ll be prizes for the winners, so come hungry and ready to rock at trivia!
Register by Wednesday, May 21.
Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm PST
Location
Koerner's Pub
1758 West Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
Organizer
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca
05jun1:00 pm2:30 pmShoreline Cleanup
Event Details
Join UBC sous chef Hoang Nguyen for a shoreline cleanup at Wreck Beach. Help make a positive impact in our community and preserve our precious marine ecosystems during World Ocean
Event Details
Join UBC sous chef Hoang Nguyen for a shoreline cleanup at Wreck Beach. Help make a positive impact in our community and preserve our precious marine ecosystems during World Ocean Week.
Event Details
Date & Time
Thursday, June 5, 2025
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Location
Wreck Beach – Trail 6
University Blvd, University Endowment Lands, BC V6T 2L1
Time
(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location
Wreck Beach - Trail 6
july
25jul12:00 pm6:00 pmSHCS Golf Tournament
Event Details
Register today for our 9th annual tournament at Musqueam Golf & Learning Academy. Enjoy a 12-hole round of golf with your SHCS colleagues. BBQ dinner included! Register
Event Details
Register today for our 9th annual tournament at Musqueam Golf & Learning Academy. Enjoy a 12-hole round of golf with your SHCS colleagues. BBQ dinner included!
Register as a full team of four, partial team, or as an individual. For partial teams and individuals, we’ll match you up with other players.
Never swung a golf club before? No worries! Players of all levels are welcome.
Details
Location: Musqueam Golf and Learning Academy
Time: 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
Cost: $50 per player. If needed, club rentals are available for an additional $16.75.
Plus, we’re giving away prizes for the best team costume, longest drive and more!
Register online today >>
Registration deadline: July 9.
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm PST
Organizer
Outstanding Workplace Committeeout.standing@ubc.ca