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In September 2019, UBC  Okanagan’s declaration of Truth and Reconciliation commitments was signed, formally committing the university to delivering on five recommended actions toward reconciliation.

Learn more about UBC Okanagan's commitments to Truth and Reconciliation.

UBC Okanagan respectfully acknowledges the traditions and customs of the Okanagan Nation and the Syilx (Okanagan) people in whose territory the Okanagan Campus is situated.

The Okanagan Nation Alliance Links to an external site.officially welcomed UBC to the territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation in 2005 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.

You can see the connection to the Syilx traditions all over campus in our bilingual street signs which are written in both English and n’syilxcen, the Story Poles in the main  campus courtyard, and through the variety of events and programming provided throughout the year through Indigenous Programs & Services.

Okanagan Nation flag Links to an external site.

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View a map of the Syilx/Okanagan People’s Territory Links to an external site.

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