Capilano University Indigenous

📣CALLING FOR CLOTHING DONATIONS!!📣

🛍When are we accepting donations?
Tuesday August 11th - Tuesday, August 25th!

🛍Where to donate?
Here at the Kéxwusm-áyakn Student Centre LB196, CSU Library Lounge LB195, Career Development Centre LB170, and the Centre for International Experience LB127!

🛍What to donate?
- All clothing items accepted (No intimates please)
- Shoes, boots, heels, sandals etc,.
- All types of bags!
- All Accessories!
- Small household items

All donations will go towards the Let's Get Thrifty - Free Market 2.0!!

Event Details Below!🧡

🗓️Date: Monday, August 31st, 2026
⏰Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
📍Location: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5 - The Arbutus
Pavilion Deck
✏️Note: Please bring your own bags!

☕️🍹🍋Iced Tea, Coffee, Lemonade and Snacks will be AVAILABLE - also for free!

COME AND THRIFT FOR FREE 💸🧢👗👚👖👕🩳

Please DM us if you have any questions!

📣Thrifty Free Market 2.0!!📣

Make sure to mark it in your calendars folks! We are throwing our Let's Get Thrifty - Free Market 2.0!!

Monday, August 31st from 10am-3pm 🌞

Come to Capilano University for a FREE and FUN event! ⭐️
The Free Market is a unique, fun and FREE thrifting experience for ALL.

🗓️Date: Monday, August 31st, 2026
⏰Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
📍Location: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5 - The Arbutus
Pavilion Deck
✏️Note: Please bring your own bags!

☕️🍹🍋Iced Tea, Coffee, Lemonade and Snacks will be AVAILABLE - also for free!

COME AND THRIFT FOR FREE 💸🧢👗👚👖👕🩳

**Donation dates and locations off will be released soon!**

MEET OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FACTILITATOR
Introducing Catherine Pascal ⭐️

Hello everyone!

My name is Catherine Pascal. I am from the Bear Clan and a proud member of the Lil'wat Nation.

I am honored to serve as the Indigenous Community Engagement Facilitator at Capilano University. For more than 16 years, I have worked alongside Indigenous communities in employment, training, and community engagement, always guided by respect, relationship-building, cultural humility, and community protocols.
Outside of work, I have a passion for competitive sports, especially floor hockey, soccer, and fastball. I also love spending time in nature, whether it's hiking, exploring the outdoors, or simply appreciating the beauty of the land.

My passion is creating welcoming spaces where Indigenous students feel seen, supported, and connected. Whether you're looking for a place to ask questions, explore opportunities, connect with culture, or simply have a conversation, my door is always open.

Please stop by, introduce yourself, and say hello—I would love to meet you, hear your story, and support you throughout your journey at CapU.
Looking forward to connecting with you!

⭐️SUMMER EVENT⭐️

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Join us to make your very own medicine bag with Elder Lorelei!
We will have 3 different dates for this one event so you can pick and choose what day suits you best 😁

🗓️ August 13, 20, 27
⏰ 1:00pm - 2:30pm
📍Kéxwusm-áyakn Student Centre (LB196)

Mark your calendars and join us for an afternoon of community, teachings and medicine 🌿

❣!REMINDER! ❣

Indigenous Cap U students, how are you doing?!

As we move into a new term, we would love to hear about your experience in the Student Centre, with our team and at Capilano University.

Please take the time to complete this short survey. All responses are anonymous and will inform future programs, events and support.

Access the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/H6VHPCY (Link Also In Bio!)

All respondents are eligible for a $50 gas or grocery card for completing the survey.

The survey will remain open until the end September 2026.

We hope you're all enjoying your summer! 🌞

Meet our Indigenous Student Ambassadors 🌻

Introducing Sam Damm and Willow Laronde ✨

Aanii!
My name is Sam Damm. I am Ojibwa from Chippewas of Nawash, Neyashiingmiing unceded First Nation and Venezuelan but I grew up in Ottawa, Ontario doing many sports including BMX racing, Squash, Boxing and riding dirt bikes with my brothers. I am now an Alumni of the Indigenous Digital Filmmaking program and heading into my last year in Motion Picture Arts to get her Bachelors Degree in Film. I am passionate about music, movies, photography and anything action sports related. After I graduate I hope to work in film, shooting action sports and work with Indigenous communities and create films that bring people joy. I am beyond stoked to be working in the Kéxwusm-áyakn Student Centre and to meet you! I hope I can create a presence that makes you feel welcome and to create initiatives that best support you and your wants and needs!
Sam Damm

Kwe kwe all!
My name is Willow Laronde I’m Anishinaabekwe from Teme Augama Anishinabek, Hoof Clan. I’m a mature student in my second year of the Psychology Major Program here at Capilano University and absolutely love it. I’m really passionate about community. My goal is to create, sustain and build healthy and supportive connections, especially within our Indigenous communities. I’m thrilled to be a part of the Office of Indigenous Education and Affairs team. Being an Indigenous Student Ambassador here at Capilano University means the world to me. I look forward to contributing to our Indigenous community here by collaborating and curating student-led initiatives that support and uplift other Indigenous students on their post secondary education journeys. Please don’t hesitate to say hi if you see me! If you need any support I’m here to help and guide to the best of my ability, as well as connect you with any resources you may be seeking. I look forward to connecting with you.Chi-Miigwetch!
Willow Laronde

Sam and Willow will be with our ambassadors for the summer and will be planning events and student initiatives for you! Please do not hesitate to say hi to them or let them know if you seek any type of support 😁

⭐️NEW SUMMER EVENT⭐️

Weekly Student Gatherings

Every Friday at 2pm from July 17 to August 28
Open to ALL Indigenous students

Activities will vary from vision board making to movie nights!

🚨NEW! SUMMER EVENTS SERIES! 😎

Join Fit Tribe! A student led initiative for Indigenous students, faculty and staff to participate in physical activity and exercise! The activities will vary weekly, anything from a game of soccer to workout circuits 💪🏽⚽️🏀🏈🏐🏸🥏

Drop in when you can on Mondays from July to August ☀️
⏰Time: 2pm - 4pm
📍Location: Meet at Kéxwusm-áyakn Student Centre (LB196)

⭐What sports do you like to play?
⭐️Will you be joining us?

If you have any questions, send us a DM or email us at [email protected]

📣Thrifty Free Market 📣

TOMORROW, July 9th from 11am - 2pm!

Come to Capilano University for a FREE and FUN event! ⭐️
The Free Market is a unique and fun thrifting experience for ALL.

🗓️Date: Thursday, July 9th
⏰Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
📍Location: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5 - The Arbutus
Courtyard
✏️Note: Please bring your own bags!

☕️🍹🍋Iced Tea, Coffee and Lemonade will be AVAILABLE

COME AND THRIFT FOR FREE 💸🧢👗👚👖👕🩳