Indigenous Advisory Council

This Council provides culturally-relevant leadership and guidance to the CIF on matters such as strategic direction, community outreach plans, as well as research and ethics protocols. The Council comprises up to seven Indigenous scholars and thought leaders from across Canada where we have or are building partnerships. At this time, this includes representatives from the broad geographic regions of the East Coast, Great Lakes, Prairies, and West Coast, in addition to two standing positions for representatives from the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and Syilx (Okanagan) Nations where UBC’s campuses are located (UBC-Vancouver and UBC-Okanagan, respectively). One position is held for an Indigenous faculty member at UBC from outside the CIF. 

Current Council Members

Terms of Reference

This document defines the purpose and structure of our Council and its membership who share in the goals and vision for the Centre. These have been developed and verified by all members of the Council and its conveners – Dr. Dianne Newell, Peggy Homan, and Dr. Andrea Reid.

Joining the Council

If you are an Indigenous scholar or thought leader who is interested in becoming a part of the CIF Indigenous Advisory Council, we would love to hear from you! Alternatively, if you would like to nominate someone to join the Advisory Council, please reach out as well. 

Both expressions of interest and nominations can be submitted using the form below, or by emailing cif[at]oceans.ubc.ca. All submissions will be kept on file until openings on the Advisory Council arise. 

Current Opening(s):
Syilx (Okanagan) representative

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Photo Credits & Gratitude: We hold our hands up in thanks to Jared Connoy, Nicole Jung,
as well as each and every IAC member whose generous ways of teaching, working, and relating inspire and guide us.