First Nations Studies Student Research Presentations

The 2013 FNSP Practicum Student Researchers.

The 2013 FNSP Practicum Student Researchers.

This year’s group of First Nations Studies Program Practicum Student Researchers will be presenting their Practicum Projects in the Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall on Monday, April 8th.

All are welcome to attend this free event and learn about the exciting research projects that the Practicum students have designed and implemented in collaboration with their host Aboriginal organizations and First Nations Communities in the lower mainland. Light refreshments will be provided.

Monday, April 8th, 2013
Time: 1:00-4:00 PM
Location: Sty-Wet-Tan Hall, First Nations House of Learning, UBC (1985 West Mall)
Free and open to the public.

Schedule as follows:

1:00    Welcome and Introductions

1:15   Andrea Reid, The Longhouse Council of Native Ministry
         "Envisioning Community: An Examination of Processes of Community Development and Engagement"

1:45   Lydia Ruenzel, The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Resource Centre
         "The Louise Mandell Legal Research Collection: Creating a Living Library"

2:15   Robyn Putnam, Aboriginal HIPPY Canada
          "Aboriginal HIPPY Stories: Connecting Culture and Education in Aboriginal Communities"

2:45   Eden Imbeau, Women Against Violence Against Women Rape Crisis Centre
          "Sacred Footprints Youth Group: Funding, Sustainability, and Future Aboriginal Leaders"

3:15   Matthew Norris, Kwikwetlem First Nation
           "Responsible, Reciprocal Research: Oral History Research in Indigenous Communities"