Faculty of Science Indigenous Student Services and Support

Through the work of our Academic Advisor, Indigenous Students, our faculties engage in outreach, recruitment, and student retention work with Indigenous students. In this work we aim to build long lasting relationships with Indigenous youth throughout their education into their careers.

Services and Support

Tutoring for Indigenous Students in Science Courses

Indigenous students taking one or more science or math courses are eligible for subsidized tutoring. Please contact the Academic Advisor, Indigenous Students for the tutoring schedule.

Academic Advising

Indigenous students are welcomed at Science Advising during drop-in times and can also make an appointment with the Academic Advisor, Indigenous Students during their office hours.

Prospective Students

Are you a prospective student undecided about what faculty might be right for you? While there are many things you might come to UBC to study, you can review UBC Science's broad array of top-ranked programs:

More about UBC Science

UBC First Nations House of Learning

The First Nations House of Learning is a 'home away from home' for First Nations students studying at UBC. The FNHL works to make the University's vast resources more accessible to Indigenous Peoples, and to improve UBC's ability to meet the needs of First Nations, Métis and Inuit. The Indigenous portal provides links and information to all the services available to First Nations, Métis and Inuit students at UBC. Visit the House of Learning website to find information on degree opportunities, services, such as childcare and counselling, financial aid, and more.

Resources for Indigenous students in UBC Science

This document is a curation of the various academic, career, financial, and mental health supports and opportunities available at UBC and in Vancouver for Indigenous students.

Resource for Indigenous Students at UBC Science [PDF]

Contact

Salisha Old Bull

Academic Advisor, Indigenous Students
P: 604.827.1570
E: salisha.oldbull@ubc.ca

Musqueam First Nation land acknowledegement

We honour xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam) on whose ancestral, unceded territory UBC Vancouver is situated. UBC Science is committed to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples so we can advance Reconciliation and ensure traditional ways of knowing enrich our teaching and research.

Learn more: Musqueam First Nation

Faculty of Science

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