Impact Stories


This space is dedicated to stories of progress and impact, including successes, reflections and lessons learned as UBC implements the ISP.  

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Blue and Goldcast, Ep. 10: The Indigenous Strategic Plan

By Blue and Goldcast on September 14th, 2020

On September 14th, UBC launched its 2021 Indigenous Strategic Plan. On this episode of Blue & Goldcast, Santa Ono sits down with Dr. Sheryl Lightfoot. She was one of the driving forces behind the strategic plan, and is Santa’s...

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New Indigenous Strategic Plan establishes UBC’s role in upholding the rights of Indigenous Peoples

By UBC Media Relations on September 14th, 2020

Today marks a significant milestone in UBC’s commitment to truth and reconciliation: the university will celebrate the launch of its new Indigenous Strategic Plan (ISP). This makes UBC the first university in North America to commit to taking a human rights-based...

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Opinion: UBC demonstrates that we all have a role in upholding the rights of Indigenous peoples

By sheryl lightfoot on September 11th, 2020

UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan was developed with the guidance of Indigenous elders, leaders, and other experts, and through extensive dialogue with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, faculty, staff, and other members of our own community. The Truth and Reconciliation...

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