Many of the most important academic resources you will find on the UBC campus are located in Faculties. Professors, teaching assistants and other instructors are often willing to spend extra time with interested students, and other students with similar interests are great sources of information and support. Academic advisors located in Faculties are also important sources of information. Check your Faculty’s website for detailed information, and be sure to visit our Advisors page for a complete list of academic advisors who work particularly closely with Aboriginal students.
UBC Libraries and the Xwi7xwa Library
UBC’s extensive library system is also an important source of advice and help, both online and on-site. All UBC library branches have research librarians on staff who can help you locate materials and devise search strategies. If you are working on Aboriginal topics, be sure to visit the Xwi7xwa Library: it is a special branch of the UBC system, located adjacent to the Longhouse, that specializes in Indigenous collections and research. It has materials that you will use everyday, and research librarians on staff who can help you locate materials you otherwise might not find. Stop by and pay them a visit!
UBC also has several programs that offer academic support specifically to Aboriginal students:
Indigenous Students in Sciences and Health (ISSHA)
The ISSHA offers camaraderie with fellow students in health and science, access to awards, a lounge area, and leadership opportunities.
Contact issha@interchange.ubc.ca
Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement (SAGE)
SAGE provides support and networking opportunities for Aboriginal graduate students throughout the university, province, and country. Read more
Contact SAGE: gradsage@interchange.ubc.ca
SAGE-U is a peer support and mentoring network where Aboriginal undergrad students can come together, share ideas, and get support as they explore the possibilities of graduate education.
Contact SAGE-U: gradsage@interchange.ubc.ca
