Indigenous

Remembering Doris Fox

The School of Population and Public Health wishes to acknowledge and send our sincerest condolences to the family of the late Elder Doris Fox, a highly respected leader and matriarch in the Musqueam Territory. It is with great sadness that SPPH learned of the passing of Elder Fox on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Elder Doris […]

Commemorate Orange Shirt Day – September 30

April 28 is a national day of mourning to remember workers who lost their lives on the job. The death of each worker is an immeasurable loss and has devastating consequences for families and friends.

August 9 is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

The International Day of the World’s Indigenous People is marked annually on August 9. It is a day to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population. This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection. It was first pronounced by […]

Celebrating Pride Month and Indigenous History Month 2023

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, a day to recognize the tragic legacy and ongoing impacts of the residential school system for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in Canada. As we continue the work to recognize and accept the reality of Canada’s colonial history, consider joining the following activities […]