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Sophie Thomas Plaque Unveiling Ceremony

Nov 25, 2025 - 10:00 am to 1:00 pmPrince George campusLhuhuhwhezdel - The Gathering Place (5-123)

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WWNI and �� mark next chapter in enduring partnership with 30-year agreement

Building on the meaningful relationship developed between the two post-secondary institutes since signing the original federated agreement in July 1994, the new agreement reaffirms a shared commitment creating inclusive and accessible educational opportunities and to advancing Reconciliation.

Khasdzoon Yusk’ut Botanical Garden Unveiled at ��

The David Douglas Botanical Garden Society and �� unveiled a new Indigenous traditional name for the botanical garden during a special ceremony on campus.

Establishing roots and reaching for possibilities

�� Scholar Brooklyn Frank reflects on a successful first year at ��'s Prince George campus and future plans to mobilize her learning to strengthen healthcare capacity in her home community of Terrace.

NCCIH welcomes new Academic Lead as it marks 20 years at ��

From its home at ��, the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health marks two decades of advancing Indigenous health leadership with the appointment of Dr. Terri Aldred.

Dakelh Elder and �� founding member to receive honorary degree

‘En Cha Huná — ��’s motto from the Dakelh Nak’azdli dialect, meaning “respecting all forms of life,” was suggested by students in the University’s first Carrier language course. Fittingly, this year’s honorary degree recipient was part of that class and has spent her life embodying the spirit of the motto through her deep respect for others, openness to diverse perspectives and passion for sharing knowledge.

About the Office of Indigenous Initiatives

The Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII) supports ��'s reconciliation efforts by fostering meaningful relationships and advancing initiatives that honour Indigenous knowledge and traditions.

The Office takes an outward-facing approach, working directly with Indigenous communities and fostering partnerships that extend beyond the campus boundaries, while building essential community partnerships and holding the institution accountable to national and international Indigenous rights frameworks. The First Nations Centre (FNC) and Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII) work collaboratively under the portfolio of the Associate Vice President, Indigenous, to advance the Indigenization of ��'s campus through complementary yet distinct approaches.

Mission statement

To support ��'s reconciliation efforts by fostering meaningful relationships and advancing initiatives that honour Indigenous knowledge and traditions while creating an inclusive environment where Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples collaborate and learn.

Values

Guided by the principles of the Four R's Respect, Relevance, Reciprocity, and Responsibility as outlined by the OII prioritizes creating an inclusive environment where Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples collaborate and learn.

Accountability and integrity

The Office of Indigenous Initiative wants to be held accountable by being transparent, measurable, and community-driven in its reconciliation and indigenization efforts. This means reporting openly on progress and outcomes, setting clear goals and indicators. Engaging with Lheidli T'enneh First Nation regularly for feedback, guidance and ensuring long-term commitment with proper funding, timelines. OII will be working hand in hand with �� to achieve the Indigenization pillar of the Academic Action Plan, embedding accountability through advisory councils, governance structures, and clear leadership responsibility.