Establishing Spaces for Indigenous Land-based Learning
Wilson Mendes is completing his PhD in Integrated Studies in Land and Food System, focusing on how land-based education and Indigenous food system practices are essential for decolonization efforts. This includes promoting the health and wellness of Indigenous communities through engaging with the land, food, culture, and community.
Exploring land-based relationships with a fresh view
This year, 10 UBC researchers – including two from Land and Food Systems – received funds of up to $10,000 to support their collaborative projects, knowledge translation and mobilization initiatives related to the climate and nature emergency.
Shaping Indigenous Curriculum at LFS
As a recent graduate of UBC’s Dietetics program, Michael Wesley is dedicated to making an impact in his community and fostering relationships across the province.
Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day
On September 30th, members of the UBC STEM community came together to commemorate Orange Shirt Day with an Intergenerational March.
All-Day Sacred Fire Ceremony at the xʷcı̓cəsəm Garden at UBC Farm
The Indigenous Research Partnership, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, and The First Nations House of Learning invite you to an All-Day Sacred Fire Ceremony at xʷci̓cəsəm Garden at UBC Farm.
Funding for Indigenous food systems research
A team of researchers focused on revitalizing Indigenous food systems and promoting Indigenous food sovereignty have received funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).