UBC First Nations Longhouse

09/08/2026

Welcome new-to-UBC and returning Indigenous students! Be sure to check out our Weeks of Welcome page to learn about orientation and welcome events happening at the Longhouse this week and others to come. Best wishes on getting off to a great start!

Featuring a range of engaging orientation and welcome events hosted at the Longhouse and šxʷta:təχʷəm student space for all new and returning Indigenous students, Weeks of Welcome is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow students and immerse yourself in the vibrant Indigenous communi...

08/04/2026

Looking for part-time work this winter that makes a real impact? UBC Work Learn applications for Winter Session 2026/27 are officially open!

There are currently hundreds of positions available across various faculties and departments, including a range of jobs with Indigenous-focused departments and units at UBC.

FNHL currently has 5 openings at the First Nations Longhouse:

⬩ Longhouse Host (Job ID #1006876) – 5 positions

Expand your skillset while contributing to community this winter!

🔗 How to apply: Search the Job ID on CareersOnline
⏳ Deadline: Wednesday, August 12

Visit: https://ubc-csm.symplicity.com/

05/25/2026

The First Nations House of Learning extends warm congratulations to all UBC Indigenous graduates, Spring Class of 2026, including those who participated in our Indigenous Graduation Celebration at the Longhouse on Sat, May 23rd.

As loved ones and supporters looked on, graduates were called into Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall, whereupon each was ceremoniously transformed from student to graduate. They were then recognized for their accomplishment and given the opportunity to thank those who supported them on their educational journey.

Thank you to everyone who participated to make the celebration a memorable event for the graduates.

Learn more: https://fnhl.ubc.ca/2026/03/30/indigenous-graduation-celebration-spring-2026/

11/24/2025

Take a mid-week breather and find relaxation through yoga and breath work!

FNHL and the Indigenous Physical Activity & Cultural Circle are holding two more drop-in yoga and breath work sessions this term, led by Dr. Rosalin Miles (Research Associate, Indigenous Studies, School of Kinesiology):

📅 Wednesday, November 26
📅 Wednesday, December 3

All Indigenous students, faculty, and staff are welcome. Yoga mats and blocks will be provided to those that need them. Classes restart in January 2026 and run weekly through Term 2.

🕘 Wednesdays, 9:30–10:30am
📍 Multipurpose Room, East Wing, First Nations Longhouse

08/28/2025

Welcome to UBC! Whether you’re a new or returning student, you’re invited to immerse yourself in a series of exciting Weeks of Welcome events at the Longhouse this September.

These orientation and welcome events are a great way to connect with fellow Indigenous students, get to know the vibrant Indigenous community at UBC, and start the year feeling supported and grounded.

From open houses to beading circles, there’s something for everyone during your first week. See the full list of Weeks of Welcome events happening all through September: https://fnhl.ubc.ca/students/student-events/

We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

06/27/2025

We happily partnered with the Faculty of Arts on Indigenous Symbols and Signifiers, which involved six Indigenous student artists producing original artworks in response to the question: What symbols or places from your culture represent belonging? Congratulations artists on bringing your vision to life.

What symbols from your culture represent belonging? Six Indigenous students across UBC were invited to visually represent cultural symbols that hold deep meaning in their identities, histories, and traditional teachings. The Faculty of Arts and First Nations House of Learning are honoured to showcas...

06/10/2025

Join the team!

The First Nations House of Learning is seeking an Indigenous Collegium Coordinator, a leave position with a term of one year. The role is responsible for the coordination and delivery of programs and services in sxʷta:təχʷəm, a unique space within the Longhouse that provides an Indigenous student-led ‘home-away-from-home’ for Indigenous students at UBC Vancouver.

- Term: One year (July 31, 2026 end date)
- Job Profile: AAPS Salaried – Student Management, Level A (Non-union)
- Compensation Range: $5,365.42 – $7,709.92 CAD Monthly

Indigenous job seekers are highly encouraged to apply. Applications close Sunday, June 15, 11:59pm.

Learn more about sxʷta:təχʷəm here: https://fnhl.ubc.ca/students/sx%ca%b7tat%c9%99%cf%87%ca%b7%c9%99m/

View the job description and apply here: https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcstaffjobs/job/Indigenous-Collegium-Coordinator_JR21115

06/05/2025

This National Indigenous History Month, take a self-guided tour of world-class Indigenous outdoor art on campus using an interactive map, which includes interesting stories about each of the following artworks:

- sʔi:ɬqəy̓ qeqən: Musqueam Post
- ʔəlqsən: Point Grey
- All My Relations
- House Post of c̓səmlenəxʷ
- House Post of qiyəplenəxʷ
- Raven Brings the Light
- Reconciliation Pole
- Thunder & Take Off
- Victory Through Honour

Find the interactive map here: https://fnhl.ubc.ca/campus-engagement/indigenous-outdoor-art/

05/23/2025

FNHL open letter concerning public denial statements

To the University of British Columbia community,

A collective of approximately 30 Indigenous faculty and staff from UBC Vancouver recently gathered to discuss public statements that question or deny Indigenous rights, title, and the historical record of Indian Residential School abuses and deaths. We stand together as Indigenous peoples to express deep concern about these claims and to reaffirm the truth of our histories, laws, and lived experiences.

Read more: https://fnhl.ubc.ca/2025/05/21/fnhl-open-letter-concerning-public-denial-statements/

05/05/2025

Today, May 5th, is National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two Spirit People (2SLGBTQI+), also known as "Red Dress Day," a term coined by Métis artist Jaime Black as "an aesthetic response to this critical national issue." The First Nations House of Learning joins with Indigenous peoples and others everywhere to recognize this solemn day, its 15th anniversary, but more especially to echo calls for action at all levels so that this ongoing tragedy is effectively addressed and the murders and disappearances stop.