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UFV gratefully recognizes and honours the contributions that Indigenous people have made — and continue to make — to our community.</p> </div> <div class="pc" style="clear:left; padding-bottom:10px;"></div>   </div>  </div>  </div>  </div>     <STYLE> .ct-marketing-row { padding: 40px 5px 40px 5px; padding: 40px 0px 40px 0px; } .y-pd-70 { padding: 70px 0px 70px 0px !important; } </STYLE> <div class="ct-marketing-row ct-391 ct-391-1039961 y-pd-70 " style="background:#fff;"> <div class="container" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12">   <span id="d.en.1039967"></span>  <section><div class="row"> <div class="ct-342 ct-342-1039967 col-md-6 col-sm-12" style="padding-bottom:12px;"> <div> <div style="padding:0px 10px 0px 0px;"> <div class="celebrating"> <h2>Celebrating community across the Fraser Valley</h2> <p><span>Community engagement is at the heart of UFV's mission as it embodies our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. Whether it's through partnerships like CityStudio, tackling pressing civic challenges, or contributing to initiatives like accessible tourism in collaboration with local organizations, we seek to bridge the gap between education and community connection. </span></p> <p><span>We believe that learning should extend beyond the classroom, and by working closely with our communities, we can address real-world issues and drive positive change.</span></p> <p><span>Together, we shape UFV's identity and a brighter future for all.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div>     <span id="d.en.1039965"></span>  <div class="ct-342 ct-342-1039965 col-md-6 col-sm-12" style="padding-bottom:12px;"> <div> <div style="padding:0px 10px 0px 0px;"> <p><img src="/media/assets/community/Celebrating-community-800x562.jpg" class="img-responsive" alt="" style="width : 800px;height : 562px; padding : 20px 0 0 0; " /></p> </div> </div> </div>   </div></section>   </div>  </div>  </div>  </div>     <STYLE> .ct-marketing-row { padding: 40px 5px 40px 5px; padding: 40px 0px 40px 0px; } .y-pd- { padding: px 0px px 0px !important; } </STYLE> <div class="ct-marketing-row ct-391 ct-391-1039804 " style="background:#f5f5f5;"> <div class="container" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12">   <span id="d.en.1039963"></span> <div class="ct-page-content"> <div class="container-pillars"> <div class="pillar"> <p><span class="fa-regular fa-lightbulb-gear fa-2x"> </span><br /><strong>Engaging Learners</strong><br /><em>Yoystexw Ye Totilthet</em></p> </div> <div class="pillar"> <p><span class="fa-regular fa-hand-holding-seedling fa-2x"> </span> <br /><strong>Transforming Lives</strong><br /><em>Ayeqet Kw’e Shxwaylexws</em></p> </div> <div class="pillar"> <p><span class="fa-regular fa-people-group fa-2x"> </span><br /><strong>Building Community</strong><br /><em>Thayt Kw’e St’elt’elawtexw</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pc" style="clear:left; padding-bottom:10px;"></div>   </div>  </div>  </div>  </div>     <STYLE> .ct-marketing-row { padding: 40px 5px 40px 5px; padding: 40px 0px 40px 0px; } .y-pd- { padding: px 0px px 0px !important; } </STYLE> <div class="ct-marketing-row ct-391 ct-391-1039596 " style="background:#fff;"> <div class="container" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12">   <span id="d.en.1039631"></span>  <section><div class="row"> <div class="ct-342 ct-342-1039631 col-md-4 col-sm-12" style="padding-bottom:12px;"> <div> <div style="padding:0px 10px 0px 0px;"> <div class="pronunciation"> <h2>Welcome to St’elt’elawtexw</h2> <p>The language spoken by the Stó:lō people is Halq’eméylem, the “Upriver dialect” of Halkomelem. Halq’eméylem is primarily spoken in the upper and central Fraser Valley, the Lower Fraser Canyon, and in communities near Harrison Lake. St’elt’elawtexw means “community” in Halq’eméylem.</p> <p>At UFV, St’elt’elawtexw is woven into our fabric, and we are grateful for the connections we have with the individuals and organizations who contribute to our collective impact.</p> <p class="watch"><strong>Watch the video to learn the proper pronunciation of St’elt’elawtexw.</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div>    <span id="d.en.1039635"></span> <div class="col-md-8 col-sm-12 nopadding nosidepadding"> <div style="padding-bottom:20px;margin-bottom: 20px;"> <div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"> <style> .video-container iframe {margin-top:35px;} </style> <div class="video-container"> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0a9fskD-MDg" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div> <p style="padding-top: 5px;"></p> </div> </div> </div></section>  </div>  </div>  </div>  </div>     <STYLE> .ct-marketing-row { padding: 40px 5px 40px 5px; 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She’s also a community builder. And an experienced public servant. Combine those three superpowers and you have all the necessary ingredients for bringing communities to life. And UFV helped her develop those skillsets. Twice. 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Shana now brings her creat ... </p> <p><a href="https://blogs.ufv.ca/blog/2024/11/alumnas-passion-for-accessibility-brings-it-into-the-future/" title="Alumna’s passion for accessibility brings IT into the future">Read the full story</a></p>  </div>  </div><STYLE> .ct-vert-rss .thumbnail { height: 210px !important; } .ct-vert-rss .thumbnail>a>img { object-fit: cover; overflow: hidden; height: 100%; width: fit-content; } </STYLE>  <div class="col-sm-4 col-md-4 ct-vert-rss"> <div class="thumbnail"> <a href="https://blogs.ufv.ca/blog/2024/11/ufv-researcher-links-wildfire-smoke-to-mental-health/" title="UFV researcher links wildfire smoke to mental health"> <img src="https://blogs.ufv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/LuisaGilesBanner-1024x452.jpg" alt="UFV researcher links wildfire smoke to mental health"> </a> </div> <div class="caption"> <h3><a href="https://blogs.ufv.ca/blog/2024/11/ufv-researcher-links-wildfire-smoke-to-mental-health/" title="UFV researcher links wildfire smoke to mental health">UFV researcher links wildfire smoke to mental health</a></h3> <p> Luisa Giles always feels unsettled when wildfire smoke starts drifting into the Fraser Valley. 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