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

Approaches to Supporting Indigenous Student Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Classroom

Session Format:: Online
Series:: Classroom Climate Series
Indigenous Initiatives

We are excited to be hosting special guests Hali McLennan and Anne Sinclair from Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing (IMHW), and Gloria Cardinal from the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVRPO) for an opportunity to learn about Indigenous student mental health and wellbeing in the classroom. Within this session, facilitators will share about the (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Approaches to Supporting Indigenous Student Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Classroom"

Online
Date
January 15, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Gloria Cardinal
Indigenous Support Specialist, Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office
Anne Sinclair
Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing, Counselling Services
Hali McLennan
Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing, Social Work Wellbeing Navigator, Counselling Services

CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour – 2026

Session Format:: Online
Series:: Indigenous Initiatives

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 - "CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour - 2026"

Online
Date
January 20, 2026
Time
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online
Date
February 25, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online
Date
March 26, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Online
Date
April 23, 2026
Time
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Online
Date
May 27, 2026
Time
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Session Format:: In-Person
Series:: Classroom Climate Series
Indigenous Initiatives

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

In-person
Date
January 22, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

Karleen Delaurier-Lyle
Information Services Librarian, X̱wi7x̱wa Library
Kyle Shaughnessy
Educational Consultant, Indigenous Initiatives, CTLT, Staff Training, UBC HR
Janelle Kasperski
Educational Consultant, Strategic Projects, Indigenous Initiatives, CTLT

Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series

Session Format:: In-Person
Series:: Indigenous Initiatives

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 - "Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series"

Date/Time
Date
February 3, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Date/Time
Date
February 10, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Date/Time
Date
February 24, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Facilitators

Samantha Nock
Educational Resources Developer, CTLT Indigenous Initiatives
Paulina Semenec
Evaluation Consultant, CTLT Indigenous Initiatives

Protected: Tour of the X̱wi7x̱wa Library

Session Format:: In-Person
Series:: Indigenous Initiatives
Indigenous Learning Pathways

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Measuring and Fostering Psychological Safety in Classrooms Through the Lens of Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning

Session Format:: In-Person
Series:: Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning
Classroom Climate Series
Indigenous Initiatives

Session Description: This Indigenous Initiatives classroom climate series offering is in collaboration with the Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning (A-RTL) team at CTLT! This session is designed to assist in competency and capacity building around cultures of belongingness, affect in the classroom, and engaging diverse communities through principles of inclusivity and psychological safety in the classroom. This session will be grounded in the foundational principles of anti-racism, to facilitate learning (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Measuring and Fostering Psychological Safety in Classrooms Through the Lens of Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning"

In-Person
Date
February 26, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

Renata Hall
Educational Consultant, Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning, CTLT