Indigenization at VCC

荔枝视频在线鈥檚 journey towards decolonization, indigenization, and reconciliation is rooted in a thoughtful understanding of history, an acknowledgement of past and persisting racism, and a commitment to improve educational and career outcomes for Indigenous people in B.C.

We acknowledge that VCC is located on the traditional and unceded territories of the x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh (Squamish), and s蓹lilw蓹ta涩 (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of this land from time immemorial, and we recognize our privilege to work and learn here.

We acknowledge that Canada鈥檚 residential school system was an act of systemic genocide, the legacy of which continues to harm Indigenous people and communities today.

We acknowledge that VCC is a colonial institution and that as educators, we have a special responsibility to reflect on our own contributions to systemic racism and work to decolonize our attitudes, assumptions, and processes.

We acknowledge that Indigenous ways and knowledge offer tremendous value to our college, greater community, and environment.

We commit to continue listening, learning, and humbly collaborating to the work of reconciliation and decolonization in Canada.

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Our Guides

荔枝视频在线 is guided to respond to the historic exclusion of Indigenous people in post-secondary education and career training as outlined in the following:

(UNDRIP)(2007)
and (2019)

(2015)

(2014)

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Our Projects

Supporting Indigenous student success

荔枝视频在线 offers priority registration for qualified Indigenous applicants in all programs and courses, as well as fee payment flexibility for self-identified Indigenous students.

In collaboration with local First Nations and the Native Education College, 荔枝视频在线 conducts outreach and delivers customized, on-demand basic education, academic upgrading, and career programs on campus and in community.

Indigenous learners can access one-on-one assistance with program applications, funding research, and educational planning, and connect with Elders to experience traditional teachings and engage in culturally reflective counselling.

Incoming First Nations, Metis, and Inuit learners at VCC can connect with current Indigenous students or 鈥渃ousins鈥� for guidance in navigating the post-secondary experience.

Dedicated areas on 荔枝视频在线鈥檚 Broadway and Downtown campuses support cultural safety and belonging while offering the use of computers, printers, kitchenettes, and meeting spaces.

Decolonizing our institution

荔枝视频在线 is engaging with expert consultants and community members to produce an official framework for indigenization across the institution.

VCC seeks regular operational and program guidance from an advisory committee representing numerous local First Nations, post-secondaries, school districts, and Indigenous community groups.

荔枝视频在线, with partner IndiGenius and Associates, has developed Canada鈥檚 first credentialed program teaching Gladue Report Writing, which aims to end over-representation of Indigenous people in Canada鈥檚 criminal justice system.

荔枝视频在线 has developed an ongoing series of internal workshops and symposiums for 荔枝视频在线 faculty and staff addressing topics such as cultural safety training, land acknowledgements, responding to racism, and preventing harassment and discrimination.

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