The First Nations House of Learning and the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office are collaborating to provide resources, supports and transportation on Wednesday, February 14th to those who want to attend and/or honor the day’s events for the Women’s Memorial March. The march is an inclusive event for people, of all genders, to gather and hold space with one another. Everyone is welcome to attend the march and to bring guests on the bus as support. The bus has a capacity of 50 people and will be available on a first come, first serve basis. For those who don’t attend the march, the Longhouse will be hosting an art and community drop in for the Indigenous community.
Wednesday, Feb 14th
- 9am: Coffee, snacks and medicine bundle making in the Great Hall
- 10am: Smudge and drumming in the Sacred Circle (behind the Longhouse). Students, staff and faculty are welcome to bring drums and share a song.
- 11am: Transportation to the march, leaving from the UBC First Nations Longhouse. Transportation back to campus will also be provided.
- 11:30am: Drop off downtown on Carrall St. Coffee, tea, snacks, washrooms and supports will be available at the UBC Learning Exchange for attendees throughout the day.
- 3:00pm: Bus will be leaving downtown and driving back to campus.
For those not attending the march:
- 12 – 2pm: Art and Community drop in at the Longhouse
Note: Staff from UBC Counselling Services will be available at the Learning Exchange for students throughout the event.
Register for transportation here.
If you have any questions you can contact Olivia Reynolds, Indigenous Educator at the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office, olivia.reynolds@ubc.ca