WHO WE ARE
We are Indigenous students of the UBC Vancouver campus whose traditional lands fall within the colonially constructed borders of Canada and the United States of America (we recognize that borders are arbitrary and that many Indigenous nations do not recognize these borders, though they may be constricted by them). Our committee is composed of current Indigenous students who pay regular student fees to the AMS on the UBC Vancouver campus.
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Our lounge is located in the AMS Nest in room 2131. Our weekly meetings are held in room 4406.
Every indigenous student at UBC is welcome to enjoy our space and participate in our meetings.
WHAT WE STRIVE FOR
The Indigenous Student Society Shall:
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Assert Indigenous knowledge, presence and practices into the AMS;
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Ensure Indigenous peoples are represented at UBC Vancouver through all levels of governance and student relations through various means;
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Adhere to local traditions while recognizing and respecting our individual cultural beliefs and practices;
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Advocate for Indigenous student representation within the AMS and the UBC Vancouver campus;
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Ensure that the Indigenous Committee provides a space for Indigenous students on the UBC Vancouver campus to participate in meetings and events;
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Safeguard Room 2131, prioritizing it for Indigenous students and Committee guests;
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Provide support for issues arising in Room 2131;
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Hold Indigenous Committee meetings biweekly from September through April and on an as-needed basis in the summer months;
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Manage, maintain, and disburses funds from the Indigenous Students Fund in accordance with AMS Code Section IX B, Article 6(5)(t);
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Ensure that the AMS position of the Indigenous Student Engagement Facilitator is held for an Indigenous student, and the Committee will work with the AMS to develop job duties to include:​​​​
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Liaising with Indigenous bodies on campus to facilitate communication, networking and collaboration for the Indigenous Committee and its projects.
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Maintaining a direct line of communication with the Indigenous Committee on such matters as Indigenous issues and initiatives that the AMS is working on and/or overseeing any other relevant campus activities;
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Attending Indigenous Committee meetings regularly;
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Providing administrative support for the Indigenous Committee;
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