1.2 UBC and Musqueam

Understanding where we are and how to be in good relations

This module is hosted by the University of British Columbia, which is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam Links to an external site. people. Thinking about decolonization starts with reflecting on the land we live on and its (often contested) histories.

If you are new to learning about Indigenous topics, and in particular UBC's relationship with Indigenous peoples, you can visit the following resources:

• UBC's Indigenous Portal, which is a place to learn about UBC’s commitment to Indigenous engagement at its Vancouver campus and an information resource for Indigenous students, faculty and the wider community.
• The website Time and Place at UBC: Our Histories and Relations, which features a timeline of key historical moments of UBC's history with Indigenous peoples and how these moments coincide with events at the provincial and national levels.
• CTLT's Indigenous Initiatives,  which offers programming, resources, and consultations focused on Indigenous engagement in curriculum, pedagogy, classroom climate, and professional development.
• The website Indigenous Foundations, an information resource on key topics relating to the histories, politics, and cultures of the Indigenous peoples of Canada.