Capilano Students' Union Indigenous Engagement

The highest governing body of the Capilano Students' Union, our board of directors, includes a dedicated seat for an Indigenous students liaison. With a seat on the board, the Indigenous students liaison brings an Indigenous perspective to the advocacy work of the students' union, including in the development of our policy positions, programming, and helping to set our priorities for the advocacy that we do with all levels of government and the university. Elections to the Capilano Students' Union board of directors are held in general elections during the Spring term.

Please click here for contact information for the the Capilano Students' Union, including the Indigenous students liaison.

The Capilano Students' Union provides resources and support for an Indigenous Students Collective, convened by the Indigenous students liaison. The Indigenous students collective gives Indigenous members the chance to make the Kéxwusm-áyakn student centre, Capilano University, and the Capilano Students' Union better places for students. It is a way for Indigenous students to organize events that foster awareness of Indigenous culture and issues on Capilano University's campuses, or affecting Indigenous peoples more broadly. The collective is dedicated to addressing the very specific needs of Indigenous students, while making certain that supports are available for those students.

Please click here for more information about the Indigenous students collective of the Capilano Students' Union. 

The Capilano Students' Union enhanced its commitment to Indigenous students through the creation of this new position in 2021. The Director, Indigenous Initiatives is responsible for providing advice and guidance to student executives and the executive director on the Indigenous initiatives of the Capilano Students’ Union, and for acting as a resource for Indigenous members of the students’ union, including for the Indigenous students collective.

Please click here to contact the Director, Indigenous Initiatives. She's available to talk with, seek advocacy or support, or to find resources.