Indigenous Counsellor
In January 2022, the counselling department increased its capacity by hiring an Indigenous Counsellor. This position has been vacant since November 2023.
Indigenous Resources at the Capilano University Library
The University has created an Indigenous Resources page on their website with lots of great info.
Indigenous Projects
Capilano University has taken some steps in the spirit of truth and reconciliation regarding Indigenous peoples. For the university's 50th anniversary, they commissioned a Coast Salish canoe. In 2019, the canoe was named Skw’cháys and presented to the public. The university has implemented signs for the buildings in the Indigenous language of a nation that the university resides on. An example is the name of the Maple building, q̓əmel̓eɬp, selected by the Tseil-Watuth nation. There is an annual truth and reconciliation week organized by the university. The university's truth and reconciliation week honours the strength, culture, and perseverance of Indigenous peoples.
Please refer to the linked resources below for more information.
Kéxwusm-áyakn student centre
The Kéxwusm-áyakn student centre name translates to “a place to meet," and is an important gathering space for all Indigenous students at Capilano University that features access support services intentionally designed for Indigenous students and the university's Elder-in-residence program. For more information about the centre, check out our page in this resource on the Kéwxusm-ayakn student centre.
Indigenous Student Supports
There are many Indigenous student supports at Capilano University. There is a First Nations student handbook that includes information about programs, admission, health, and housing. This handbook offers a lot of information about being an Indigenous student at Capilano University. There are mental health, academic, and spiritual supports available at the Kéwxusm-áyakn student centre.
Capilano University offers a selection of Indigenous programs. For financial support, there are financial aid advisors available to navigate the cost of post-secondary education.
Please refer to the linked resources below for more information.