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class="kpu-layout layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockwysiwyg"> <div class="content"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> <div class="grey-block"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-2"><a href="/indigenous-languages"><span><img alt src="/sites/default/files/qr%20code.PNG"></span></a></div> <div class="col-md-10"> <p style="text-align: center;"> <audio controls="controls" controlslist><source src="/sites/default/files/indigenous/Welcome_everyone.m4a" type="audio/mpeg"></audio> <br> <strong>m̓i ce:p kʷətxʷiləm</strong> (Welcome everyone)</p> <h3><strong style="color:#862633;">Territorial Acknowledgement</strong></h3> <blockquote class="small"> <p>We at Kwantlen Polytechnic University respectfully acknowledge that we live, work and study in a region that overlaps with the unceded traditional and ancestral First Nations territories of the <strong>xwməθkwəyə̓ m (<a href="https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/">Musqueam</a>),qi̓ cə̓ y̓ (<a href="https://katzie.ca/">Katzie</a>),SEMYOME (<a href="https://www.semiahmoofirstnation.ca/">Semiahmoo</a>), scə̓ waθən (<a href="https://tsawwassenfirstnation.com/">Tsawwassen</a>), qiqéyt (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/qayqayt/">Qayqayt</a>) and kwikwəƛə̓ m (<a href="https://www.kwikwetlem.com/">Kwikwetlem</a>)</strong>; and with the lands of the <strong>qw̓ ɑ:nƛ̓ ə̓ n̓ (<a href="https://www.kwantlenfn.ca/">Kwantlen</a>) </strong>First Nation, which gifted its name to this university.</p> <p>In the cause of reconciliation, we recognize our commitment to address and reduce ongoing systemic colonialism, oppression and racism that Indigenous Peoples continue to experience.</p> <p>hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ is the Downriver dialect of the broader language Halkomelem, one of the Coast Salish or Salish family of languages in BC. We encourage you to click on the image (QR code) to learn more and support Indigenous language revitalization efforts. </p> <p><br> <br> <br> </p> </blockquote> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="kpu-layout layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockwysiwyg"> <div class="content"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="row"> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-push-2 text-center"> <h2 class="section-title text-center">We're Here for You</h2> <p>We continue to provide student support online, virtual and on campus (modified hours). If you are looking for assistance and tips on applying for scholarships and awards, accessing resources to help with transition to online learning or wanting to learn more about our various student supports, we’re here to help! Please visit our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KPUTheGatheringPlace" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> for announcements, new resources for students, events and more.</p> </div> </div> <div class="content-grid"> <ul class="content-grid__list content-tile__list content-tile__list--red"> <li class="content-grid__item"> <div class="content-tile content-tile--navy"> <div class="image-tile__image"><img alt src="/sites/default/files/prospective.jpg"></div> <div class="content-tile__wrapper"> <h3 class="content-tile__title">Prospective Indigenous Students</h3> <div class="content-tile__content"> <p>Have questions? <strong>Submit your questions via our <a href="/indigenous">online form.</a></strong></p> </div> <div class="more-link"><a href="/indigenous/drop-ins">CHAT WITH US</a></div> </div> <!-- content-tile --></div> </li> <li class="content-grid__item"> <div class="content-tile content-tile--navy"> <div class="image-tile__image"><img alt src="/sites/default/files/gathering-place-entrance.jpg"></div> <div class="content-tile__wrapper"> <h3 class="content-tile__title">Visit the Gathering Place</h3> <div class="content-tile__content"> <p>KPU Surrey Campus</p> <div class="more-link"><a href="/indigenous/gathering-place">Learn More</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- content-tile --></div> </li> <li class="content-grid__item"> <div class="content-tile content-tile--navy"> <div class="image-tile__image"><img alt src="/sites/default/files/international/international-email.png"></div> <div class="content-tile__wrapper"> <h3 class="content-tile__title">Current Students Questions and Inquiries</h3> <div class="content-tile__content"> <div class="more-link"><a href="mailto:IndigenousServices@kpu.ca">EMAIL US</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- content-tile --></div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="kpu-layout layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockwysiwyg"> <div class="content"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="row"> <div class="col-md-8 col-md-push-2 text-center"> <h2 class="section-title">Student Support and Engagement</h2> <p>Whether you have a question about your program, looking to connect with other Indigenous students or you're trying to find student supports, Indigenous Services for Students has you covered.</p> </div> </div> <div class="content-grid"> <ul class="content-grid__list content-tile__list content-tile__list--red"> <li class="content-grid__item"> <div class="content-tile content-tile--navy"> <div class="image-tile__image"><img alt src="/sites/default/files/Aboriginal/elder-in-residence-box.jpg"></div> <div class="content-tile__wrapper"> <h3 class="content-tile__title">Elder and Cultural Advisor Program</h3> <p>Lekeyten, of the Kwantlen First Nation, has been KPU's Elder in Residence since 2015. In this role, Lekeyten supports and encourages Indigenous students on their educational journey.</p> <p><strong>Kwantlen First Nation Elder, Lekeyten</strong><br> Elders Program<br> Students – contact <a href="mailto:IndigenousServices@kpu.ca">IndigenousServices@kpu.ca</a> to request an appointment<br> Faculty and Staff – complete the <a href="/aboriginal/elder/request">Elder Request Form</a></p> <p> </p> <div class="more-link"><a href="/indigenous/elder">Learn More</a></div> </div> <!-- content-tile --></div> </li> <li class="content-grid__item"> <div class="content-tile content-tile--navy"> <div class="image-tile__image"><img alt src="/sites/default/files/bookclub.jpg"></div> <div class="content-tile__wrapper"> <h3 class="content-tile__title">Indigenous Book Club</h3> <div class="content-tile__content">Our book club focuses on works by Indigenous authors and is intended to foster a space for new learning, respectful sharing and inquiry, and collaboration by bringing together students, faculty, staff and Elders.</div> <div class="more-link"><a href="/indigenous/book-club">Learn More</a></div> </div> <!-- content-tile --></div> </li> <li class="content-grid__item"> <div class="content-tile content-tile--navy"> <div class="image-tile__image"><img alt src="/sites/default/files/student%20orientation.jpg"></div> <div class="content-tile__wrapper"> <h3 class="content-tile__title">Indigenous Student Orientation</h3> <div class="content-tile__content"> <p>In addition to various on campus and virtual orientation events, an interactive and free Indigenous Online Orientation course is available to all new Indigenous students to help support the transition to post secondary studies. To access the course, click on the link below and use your student ID number and password to log on.</p> <div class="more-link"><a href="https://community.moodle.kpu.ca/enrol/index.php?id=97" target="_blank">Learn More</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- content-tile --></div> </li> </ul> <ul class="content-grid__list content-tile__list content-tile__list--red"> <li class="content-grid__item"> <div class="content-tile content-tile--navy"> <div class="image-tile__image"><img alt src="/sites/default/files/School%20of%20Business/business-advising-indigenous-resources.jpg"></div> <div class="content-tile__wrapper"> <h3 class="content-tile__title">Indigenous Student Self Identification</h3> <div class="content-tile__content"> <p>By self-identifying as an Indigenous learner at KPU you will be part of our growing Indigenous community and culture. You will assist KPU with assessing university participation and completion rates and examining our overall strategic goals of providing a learning environment that is accessible and inclusive to the needs of Indigenous students and communities. Your participation will greatly help with the creation and improvement of services, programs and events for our Indigenous community at KPU.</p> </div> <div class="more-link"><a href="/indigenous/selfid/form">Learn More</a></div> </div> <!-- content-tile --></div> </li> <li class="content-grid__item"> <div class="content-tile content-tile--navy"> <div class="image-tile__image"><img alt src="/sites/default/files/gathering-place-entrance.jpg"></div> <div class="content-tile__wrapper"> <h3 class="content-tile__title">The Gathering Place</h3> <div class="content-tile__content"> <p>A welcoming space for all students to socialize, attend events, study and connect with other students. Computers are available and a projector to use for group projects, film screenings, etc.</p> </div> <div class="more-link"><a href="/indigenous/gathering-place">Visit the Gathering Place</a></div> </div> <!-- content-tile --></div> </li> <li class="content-grid__item"> <div class="content-tile content-tile--navy"> <div class="image-tile__image"><img alt src="/sites/default/files/Aboriginal/indigenous-events-box.jpg"></div> <div class="content-tile__wrapper"> <h3 class="content-tile__title">Events</h3> <div class="content-tile__content"> <p>We host a variety of student engagement events throughout the year. 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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission documented the experiences of survivors who attended these institutions including an estimated number of student deaths at these schools and in 2015 released it’s report outlining 94 Calls to Action. Unmarked graves found at several Residential School sites have confirmed stories told by survivors. 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