Indigenous Affairs

Okanagan Nation Alliance and UBC Okanagan recommit to formal agreement
Truth and Reconciliation Week

Truth and Reconciliation Week

A message from the Office of the Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor

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Adrienne Vedan appointed Senior Advisor on Indigenous Affairs

Adrienne Vedan appointed Senior Advisor on Indigenous Affairs

Adrienne Vedan, a respected leader currently serving as Director of Aboriginal Programs and Services, has been appointed as Senior Advisor to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor on Indigenous Affairs, effective July 1.

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Adrienne Vedan appointed Senior Advisor on Indigenous Affairs
“The time to act is now”

“The time to act is now”

Elders, chiefs and community members from throughout the Syilx Okanagan Nation joined with students, faculty and staff at UBC Okanagan Tuesday to witness the historic signing of UBCO’s commitments to action toward reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

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