Category: Indigenous

  • Indigenous
    Holding Space for Ceremony in Conference Culture: Bringing the Roots Circle to the Partnering in Researching Conference

    Sophie Carriere, Research Coordinator at HELP, provides a reflection from the Partnering in Research Conference at UBC, bringing ceremony into the space as a part of the Roots initiative: building relationships between researchers and Indigenous communities.

  • Faculty
    Welcoming Dr. Johanna Sam to HELP as Faculty Member

    Dr. Sam’s research is grounded in Indigenous knowledges and community-led methodologies, with a focus on advancing holistic wellness among diverse children and adolescents.

  • Indigenous
    Weaving Traditions and Knowledge: Reflections from the 2025 BC Aboriginal Child Care Society Conference

    ASC Members at HELP provide reflections from the 2025 BC Aboriginal Child Care Society (BCACCS) Annual Provincial Training Conference.

  • Indigenous
    Learnings from the Fall Roots Circle

    Just days before the winter solstice, on the second last day of fall, HELP, the Indigenous Research Support Initiative, and the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health hosted a second Roots Circle. UBC staff, faculty, students, and other researchers came with open hearts and minds to share and learn from one another.

  • Indigenous
    Welcoming Mary Burgaretta and Marilyn Maychak to the Aboriginal Steering Committee at HELP

    The Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) is delighted to announce the addition of Mary Burgaretta and Marilyn Maychak as new members of the Aboriginal Steering Committee (ASC).

  • Indigenous
    Reflections from the Indigenous Data Sovereignty Symposium

    Earlier this summer, faculty, staff, students, and community members gathered in the xʷc̓ic̓əsəm Garden at the UBC Farm for an Indigenous Data Sovereignty Symposium. We invite you to hear reflections from the day, directly from HELPers Dakota Anderberg and Sophie Carriere.

  • News
    Jeremy Y’in Neduklhchulh Williams, ASC Member at HELP, Appointed New Role at BC Ministry of Children and Family Development

    HELP is thrilled to celebrate the appointment of Jeremy Y’in Neduklhchulh Williams, Chair of the Aboriginal Steering Committee (ASC), to the new role of Assistant Deputy Minister and Indigenous Child Welfare Director (ICWD) at the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).

  • Data in Action
    Building a Community Wellness Framework: South Island Indigenous Authority

    Our latest Data in Action story spotlights South Island Indigenous Authority (SIIA), a community partner of HELP, and how their team has been able to use data from the Child Development Monitoring System as part of their wellness framework development. This collaboration demonstrates the potential for Monitoring System data to help identify and support child and youth well-being, honouring the unique identities, strengths and needs of communities.

  • Indigenous
    ASC Profile: How Jeremy Y’in Neduklhchulh Williams is Transforming Systems and Advancing Reconciliation

    An integral part of the Aboriginal Steering Committee (ASC) at HELP, Jeremy Y’in Neduklhchulh Williams is a proud member of the Ned’uten Dakelh/Lake Babine Nation, originating from the Raven clan and sitting as a guest of the Fireweed clan in Wet’suwet’en and Gitxsan territory. Our first-ever ASC Profile looks at how Jeremy has pursued his passion for supporting children and youth for a number of years in the public sector, supporting First Nations leadership and systemic change.

  • Indigenous
    Building Capacity for Indigenous Partnerships with the Spring Roots Circle

    On May 28, 2024, faculty, staff, and students from UBC, as well as Indigenous community members and other learners, were gathered for the first Roots Circle: a day of speakers, activities, and networking to learn, share, and build community around Indigenous-led research.