- Applying to UBC
- Admission requirements
- English language competencyIndigenous admissionsHow to applyAfter you鈥檝e applied
Indigenous events
If you are an Indigenous person (a member of First Nations, M茅tis, and/or Inuit peoples in Canada), you鈥檒l have the chance to join us at a number of events that will introduce you to 蘑菇传媒and its Indigenous community. Take part in fun workshops led by our Indigenous recruiters, get first-hand tips on how to create a strong application, and learn more about what it鈥檚 like to be an Indigenous student at UBC.
These events will help you navigate the application process and learn more about our two campuses, and will be hosted either in-person or virtually via Zoom.
Your fall events
We offer a number of events and workshops to introduce you to 蘑菇传媒and its Indigenous community.
Indigenous Campus Tours
Meet an Indigenous student ambassador who will highlight their favourite locations on either of our two campuses, show you Indigenous-specific spaces, and help you navigate programs and resources for Indigenous students. After the tour, an Indigenous Recruiter Advisor will be available to answer your questions.
All About 蘑菇传媒for Indigenous Students
Learn about UBC鈥檚 two campuses, the academic programs they each offer, and what life on campus looks like. You鈥檒l discover when and how to apply to UBC, get help on financial planning, and find out about the resources and services available to Indigenous students.
Indigenous 蘑菇传媒Application Workshop
Our Indigenous Recruiter Advisors will walk you through a demonstration of UBC鈥檚 online application, and provide tips for writing a strong personal profile. Your parents or guardians are welcome to attend.
Indigenous Finances at 蘑菇传媒Workshop
Learn about UBC鈥檚 Indigenous-specific awards and deadlines, and get tips for submitting your awards applications. Your parents or guardians are welcome to attend.
蘑菇传媒Indigenous recruiters
Our Indigenous Recruitment Advisors are available to help you plan your journey to UBC. Reach out to听indigenous.recruitment@ubc.ca or to one of our advisors directly:
Devin Owpaluk
Inuk, 釗瘁摢釗曖枀/Salliq, Coral Harbour, Nunavut
Recruiter-Advisor, Indigenous Students
250-807-8524
devin.owpaluk@ubc.ca
Kelsi Desjarlais
Cree, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation
Community Liaison Manager, Indigenous Students
kelsi.desjarlais@ubc.ca
(on leave until Fall 2026)
Annelie Wells
Red River M茅tis, MNBC
Associate Recruiter听Advisor, Indigenous Students
604.827.0714
Annelie.wells@ubc.caEvents
In-person school visits
To find out if a 蘑菇传媒Recruiter will be visiting your school, visit our听tours and events page听and create an account. Based on your profile, we鈥檒l show you a list of all the events available to you 鈥� just click the category you鈥檇 like to browse or search 鈥淚ndigenous鈥� to see events specifically for Indigenous students.
Date Location Primary Contact September 7 鈥� 11 Strengthening Connections 鈥� Northwest Territories Chloe September 14 鈥� 18 Strengthening Connections 鈥� Yukon Chloe September 21 鈥� 25 Strengthening Connections 鈥� Northwest BC Chloe September 28 鈥� October 2 IPSEN 鈥� Northwestern Ontario听 Devin October 5 鈥� 9 PIRAA 鈥� Edmonton and Area Devin October 13 鈥� 16 Strengthening Connections 鈥� Gold Trail/Nicola-Similkameen BC听 Annelie October 13 鈥撎� 16 Regina Chloe October 19 鈥撎� 23 Strengthening Connections 鈥� North Island BC听 Annelie October 26 鈥� 30 PIRAA 鈥� Northeast Alberta听 Chloe October 26 鈥� 30 Strengthening Connections 鈥� Kamloops BC听 Annelie October 27 Indigenous Grade 12 Day 鈥� Okanagan Campus听 Devin October 29 Indigenous Grade 12 Day 鈥� Vancouver Campus听 Annelie November 2 鈥� 6 Strengthening Connections 鈥� Central Interior BC听 Annelie November 2 鈥� 6 National Universities Week 鈥� Winnipeg and Brandon, MB听 Chloe November 9 鈥� 13 Strengthening Connections 鈥� Sea to Sky/Sunshine Coast BC听 Chloe November 16 鈥� 20 Strengthening Connections 鈥� Okanagan Devin November 23 鈥� 27 Strengthening Connections 鈥� Vernon/Shuswap听 Devin November 30 鈥� December 4 Strengthening Connections 鈥� Metro Vancouver/Fraser Valley BC听 Annelie December 7 鈥� 11 Strengthening Connections 鈥� South Vancouver Island BC听 Annelie Virtual events
Date Time Event October 6 5:00 鈥� 6:00 pm PT October 22 5:00 鈥� 6:00 pm PT October 29 听5:00 鈥� 6:00 pm PT November 10 听5:00 鈥� 6:00 pm PT November 12 5:00 鈥� 6:00 pm PT November 18 5:00 鈥� 6:00 pm PT November 19 听5:00 鈥� 6:00 pm PT November 24 听5:00 鈥� 6:00 pm PT December 3 5:00 鈥� 6:30 pm PT How to register for an event
- Visit our听
- Click 鈥溾�� or听听using the buttons in the top right hand corner. When you create an account, make sure you self-identify as Indigenous.
- Based on your profile, we鈥檒l show you a list of all the events available to you 鈥� just click the category you鈥檇 like to browse or search 鈥淚ndigenous鈥� to see events specifically for Indigenous students.
- To register, simply click the event card and follow the instructions to reserve your spot.
After you鈥檝e created your account, you can find all of the events you鈥檙e registered for any time on the听听page.
Please note:听it may take up to 24 hours after creating your account for the system to allow you to register for events. If, after 24 hours, you鈥檙e still having issues with registering for events, please reach out to听indigenous.recruitment@ubc.ca.
To register for an Indigenous campus tour, please email听indigenous.tours@ubc.ca.
Counsellors
Visit our听counsellors page to find more information and to download our Indigenous Student Handbook, order a printed copy of this year’s Student Guide, and download our counsellor鈥檚 presentation slides.
Online information session for counsellors
Join us for an online information session for counsellors, teachers, coordinators, and other staff who support Indigenous students on Thursday, September 24 at 10:00am PST. We will share updates about Indigenous student admissions, our pathway and bridging programs, and the resources and supports at UBC. We will also listen to the challenges that your students are facing to better inform our admissions decisions. Please register or email indigenous.recruitment@ubc.ca.听听
