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Truth & Reconciliation at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV respectfully acknowledges the Coast Salish Peoples, including the xÊ·məθkÊ·É™y̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), sÉ™lilwÉ™taɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əyÌ“ (Katzie), kÊ·ikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen Peoples, on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside.

First, we listen, learn and understand the truth. Only then can we act.

Upholding Truth and Reconciliation at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV means collectively facing up to the harms of residential schools and other colonial practices enacted over more than a century.

It means working hard to understand the truth and stories of these lands and our relationships and responsibilities to them.

Most of all, it means "nothing about us without us" and taking meaningful action in partnership with Indigenous peoples. Only then can we create safe, welcoming places for Indigenous students, staff and faculty to learn, teach and work.                 

We are on this journey for generations to come. Track ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV's ongoing commitments and progress, as well as other major reports that inform, frame and guide our journey.

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¶¡ÏãÔ°AV recognizes and honours the title and rights of Indigenous people as stated in UNDRIP and we respect and partner with the host Indigenous Nations on which our campuses are located. We have the responsibility to illuminate the truth of Indigenous people in Canada and around the world and to begin to chart a path of Reconciliation.

"We will embrace this critical and complex call, striving to create a strong and safe sense of belonging for all Indigenous people to strengthen and harness their inherent gifts."

Learn more about ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV's commitment to Uphold Truth and Reconciliation in What's Next: The ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Strategy.

How ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV is Upholding Truth and Reconciliation

Creating Pathways for Indigenous Students

Explore new pathways like a one-of-a-kind internationally accredited MBA program focusing on Indigenous economies, entrepreneurship and leadership. 

Learn how ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV is collaborating with local communities to create pathways

Unveiling the First Peoples' Gathering House

A place where Indigenous students, staff and faculty can come together to practice, learn, and share in culture, community and connection. 

Explore this and other welcoming spaces

Leading in Indigenous Language Revitalization

Empowering Indigenous peoples through education, taking into account First Nations' own knowledge systems, histories, ways of being and learning with the Indigenous Languages Program.

Learn how ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV is decolonizing and Indigenizing curriculum

Partnering with Host Nations

Working together with Host Nations to strengthen relationships and advance reconciliation.

Learn about where we want to go in our journey

Explore the website to chart your own path with Truth and Reconciliation, learn about Indigenous cultures, languages and protocols and stay up-to-date with where we are in our shared journey.

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Our Truth

Learn why upholding Truth and Reconciliation is a key priority at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV and how we have walked the path together.

Understand why

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Our Actions

Explore the work done so far to better understand where we are going.

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Ways to Learn

Read reports and find a large range of language, courses or enroll in the RESPECT program.

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Stories and Events

Read Indigenous stories and get involved by attending events across the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV community.

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Get Connected

Looking for community, support or guidance? Connect with the Office for Aboriginal Peoples, the Indigenous Student Centre or find contact information for other departments and scholars.  

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