Indigenous Initiatives

Indigenous Initiatives at the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology develops and offers programming, resources, and consultations focused on Indigenous engagement in curriculum, pedagogy, classroom climate, professional development and evaluation. The team supports faculty, teaching assistants, staff, and students to create and facilitate learning spaces where respectful and meaningful dialogues can take place. Our events and programming are open to everyone. This page includes all of our events, you can find specific events via the list below:  

For more info visit https://indigenousinitiatives.ctlt.ubc.ca   

CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour – 2025

Online
Series:

We welcome you to attend one of CTLT Indigenous Initiatives’ monthly Virtual Coffee Hours. They are an informal space to connect with consultants on the team and other colleagues across the university. We are always excited to hear about a project you are working on or a new resource you found, peer-to-peer sharing is highly (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    November 13, 2025
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    December 4, 2025
    10:00 am - 11:00 am

Protected: Tour of the Indian Residential School History & Dialogue Centre

In-Person
Series:

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Flourish: Building a Trauma Informed Classroom Community

In-Person
Series:

Join Lauren Casey, Educational Consultant, CTLT Indigenous Initiatives and Samantha Nock, Educational Resources Developer, CTLT Indigenous Initiatives for an interactive conversation focused session on supporting, developing, and maintaining a safer classroom climate that upholds a dynamic and rigorous learning space while navigating complex classroom conflicts, discussions, and situations. Some key areas that we may discuss (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • In-person
    November 27, 2025
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

  • Lauren Casey
    Educational Consultant, Anti-Racist and Indigenous Initiatives, CTLT
  • Samantha Nock
    Educational Resources Developer, CTLT Indigenous Initiatives

From Reverence to Erasure to Queer Indigenous Joy: Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Realities Over Time

In-Person
Series:

This session explores the contemporary expressions of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer (2SIQ) identities, focusing on resilience, connection, and joy. While histories of erasure have shaped 2SIQ experiences, stories and kinship practices have endured and flourished. Together, we’ll reflect on how these narratives continue to grow in both community and virtual spaces, highlighting the strength, creativity, and surthrivance of queer Indigenous peoples today.


Upcoming Dates

  • In-person
    December 10, 2025
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

  • Janelle Kasperski
    Educational Consultant, Strategic Projects, Indigenous Initiatives, CTLT
  • Kyle Shaughnessy
    Educational Consultant, Indigenous Initiatives, CTLT, Staff Training, UBC HR

CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour – 2026

Online
Series:

We welcome you to attend one of CTLT Indigenous Initiatives’ monthly Virtual Coffee Hours. They are an informal space to connect with consultants on the team and other colleagues across the university. We are always excited to hear about a project you are working on or a new resource you found, peer-to-peer sharing is highly (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    January 20, 2026
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Online
    February 25, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    March 26, 2026
    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Online
    April 21, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    May 27, 2026
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series

In-Person
Series:

What does it mean to design evaluation in ways that center community accountability, build trust, and challenge colonial assumptions? The Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series is a three-part interactive workshop series hosted by CTLT Indigenous Initiatives. This series invites UBC faculty, staff, and students to reimagine how we assess success and impact; moving towards more relational, (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • February 3, 2026
    9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • February 10, 2026
    9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • February 24, 2026
    9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Facilitators