Resources, supports, and organizations designed to foster connection, belonging, and wellbeing for Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPOC) students, staff, and faculty.

Resource NameOverviewAudience
Arts Indigenous Student AdvisingAs part of Arts Academic Advising, Arts Indigenous Student Advising provides academic and cultural support for educational and personal goals at UBC.  Students
Canadian Black Scientists NetworkThe Canadian Black Scientists Network (CBSN) exists to Elevate, make Visible, Celebrate and Connect Black Canadians in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Medicine (STEMM) across sectors.Faculty, Staff
Hua Foundation.A youth empowerment non-profit for Asian diasporic youth, based in Chinatown Vancouver.   Students
šxʷta:təχʷəm Student SpaceA space in the First Nations Longhouse, šxʷta:təχʷəm is designed to offer Indigenous students a welcoming environment to gather, build connections, and access a variety of resources. Students
Indian Residential School History and Dialogue CentreAddresses the colonial legacy of residential schools and other policies imposed by the Canadian government on Indigenous Peoples, and ensures that this history is acknowledged, examined and understood within the UBC community.  Students, Faculty, Staff 
Sher VancouverSher Vancouver is a non-profit society for LGBTQ+ South Asians and their friends, families and allies in Metro-Vancouver, BC.  Students, Faculty, Staff 
Sliced Mango Collective An organization that centers Filipinx identity and cultures. Through art, performance, and community work, they hope to engage Filipinx youth in celebrating their culture and identities. Students
UBC Black CaucusPromotes a greater sense of community, advocate progress and maintain ongoing support for Black students, staff, and faculty at UBC.Faculty, Staff, Students
UBC Black Student UnionAims to highlight and celebrate the multifaceted nature of Black cultures through events.Students
UBC First Nations Long HouseThe Longhouse serves as a “home away from home” for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students, and offers an academic, social, spiritual, and cultural hub for many.Students
UBC Vancouver Indigenous PortalInformation resource for Indigenous students, faculty, and the wider community.Faculty, Staff, Students
Urban Native Youth Association UNYA's focus has been to provide meaningful opportunities for Indigenous youth in the urban setting. Students
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society  VAFCS provides programs and services to Vancouver’s urban Indigenous constituents. Faculty, Staff, Students
Yarrow Society 世代同行會Supports youth and low-income immigrant seniors in Chinatown and the Downtown Eastside.Faculty, Staff, Students

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