Indigenous Education and Aboriginal Engagement are signature strengths of UBC’s Faculty of Education.
Our commitment to Indigenous education is reflected in the appointment of an Associate Dean, Indigenous Education, as well as eight Indigenous tenure track/tenured faculty members, and five Indigenous lecturers. In 2012, the Faculty finalized a Canada Research Chair II position in Aboriginal Mental Health, Healing and Wellness, which adds to the full complement of Indigenous faculty members in Education at UBC.
Indigenous Research
The research of Indigenous faculty members in Education explores the full spectrum of lifelong learning, from family and community health, literacy and math, to Indigenous languages, pedagogies, and knowledge systems.
The Year of Indigenous Education | 2012/13
In 2012/13, the UBC Faculty of Education celebrated the Year of Indigenous Education.
The theme year began with an Indigenous Education summer institute, and continued with seminars, activities, and special events celebrating Indigenous research and Aboriginal Engagement.
NITEP – Indigenous Teacher Education Program
NITEP aims to build upon and strengthen the cultural heritage and identities of teacher candidates in training. The program is delivered in Bella Bella, Duncan, Kamloops, and UBC Vancouver.
The First Nations Education Council, which developed and advises the program, is made up of Aboriginal educators, UBC faculty members, coordinator representatives, a representative from the BC Teachers’ Federation, and NITEP student representatives. Learn more about NITEP here.
Graduate Studies
Indigenous graduate programs and initiatives include the Ts”Kel graduate studies concentration, and Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement (SAGE). An annual theme issue of The Canadian Journal of Native Education and the Indigenous Education Institute of Canada facilitate the dissemination and mobilization of knowledge about Indigenous Education.
Ts’‘Kel Program
Ts’‘Kel is an integrated program for advancing Aboriginal access and Indigenous content in education and across disciplines throughout UBC.
Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement (SAGE)
SAGE is an interdisciplinary and cross-institutional peer support and faculty mentoring project.
Indigenous Faculty Members
The research of Indigenous faculty members explores the full spectrum of lifelong learning, from family and community health, literacy and math, to Indigenous languages, pedagogies, and knowledge systems.
| Dr. Jan Hare Associate Dean | Indigenous Education Associate Professor | Language & Literacy Education (LLED) Director | NITEP |
Dr. Tracy Friedel Assistant Professor | Curriculum & Pedagogy (EDCP) |
Dr. Cash Ahenakew Associate Professor | Educational Studies (EDST) |
| Dr. Michael Marker Associate Professor | Educational Studies (EDST) |
Dr. Candace Galla Assistant Professor | Language & Literacy Education (LLED) |
Dr. Pat O’Riley Associate Professor | Curriculum & Pedagogy (EDCP) |
| Dr. Peter Cole Assistant Professor | Curriculum & Pedagogy (EDCP) |
Ms. Marny Point 12-Month Lecturer Urban Coordinator, NITEP |
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