Capilano University Indigenous Student Services Department

The Kéxwusm-áyakn Student Centre is pleased to welcome the following Elders next week (from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM):

Tuesday Nov 14: Delhia Nahanee and Elder Latash
Thursday Nov 16: Elder Christine Leo and Elder Sabra Thompson
Friday Nov 17: Elder Margaret George (Tsleil-Waututh Nation)

In honour of Louis Riel, Elder Sabra will be leading a beading circle.

You are invited to join us for the 5th annual Awakening Ceremony for Skw’cháys on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 1 pm in the Cedar Courtyard in the North Van campus. Refreshments will follow. Email us any questions you may have, [email protected]

In honour of Mental Health Awareness, Indigenous Student Services invites you to a series of events on Monday, May 29, 2023. See times below. Please email [email protected] with any questions you may have. Thank you, ISS

We are looking forward to seeing you there tomorrow.

Please join groundskeeper Jo-Ann Cook (and Indigneous Student Services) for the Healing Forests, 215 tree planting ceremony. Meet in the Birch traffic circle and welcome 25 sequoia trees that will be planted in support of the sequoia solution in honour of the ongoing commitment to truth and reconciliation. A ceremony will follow in the central forest.

Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023
Arrival time (Birch traffic circle): 12:45 p.m.
Ceremony (central forest): 1 p.m.
For more information, please contact Jo-Ann at 604.968.8241

Are you an Indigenous student (youth) or do you know of someone who may be looking for a fulltime job? Whether you are looking for a ten week training experience or looking for a twelve week work experience, this opportunity will get you out on the land and gives hands on learning experience. Contact Environmental Youth Alliance with any questions you may have- Phone us at 604-689-4446 or email [email protected]

Please join groundskeeper Jo-Ann Cook (and Indigneous Student Services) for the Healing Forests, 215 tree planting ceremony. Meet in the Birch traffic circle and welcome 25 sequoia trees that will be planted in support of the sequoia solution in honour of the ongoing commitment to truth and reconciliation. A ceremony will follow in the central forest.

Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023
Arrival time (Birch traffic circle): 12:45 p.m.
Ceremony (central forest): 1 p.m.
For more information, please contact Jo-Ann at 604.968.8241

March 31st is . Today is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces.

UPDATE: 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, February 28

Due to continued snowfall, main campus will close at 12 p.m. today. kálax-ay/Sunshine Coast (Sechelt) campus remains closed for the rest of the day. CapU Lonsdale is OPEN. Next update will be at 6:30 a.m. tomorrow. More info:

Indspire - One Week Left To Apply!

Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards for Post-Secondary Education Programs:
Full and part time studies in college, university, skilled trades, apprenticeships, and technology programs.

There is one application (per academic year) for all of Indspire’s bursaries, scholarships, and awards.

Deadline: February 1 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Link: https://indspire.microsoftcrmportals.com/en-US/

The Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards program is made possible thanks to generous supporters and federal and provincial governments.

Home  · Indspire Indspire is a national Indigenous registered charity that invests in the education of Indigenous people for the long term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities, and Canada.

The search is on for perfect person to play legendary athlete Jim Thorpe! 🎥 This is the role of a lifetime, as it's the first time the will be played by an Indigenous man. ⚡️*Seeking Native males, age 22-25. More info at thorpemovie.com. 🎬

All campuses CLOSED: Due to expected hazardous winter road conditions, all CapU campuses will be CLOSED Friday, December 23. Please watch CapU Safe App and social media for any campus updates. Follow TransLink and Drive BC for transit alerts and road conditions.

The kalax-ay Sunshine Coast campus will be closed through to the new year and we reopen on January 3 at 8:30 a.m.

Please have a safe and relaxing holiday season!