- Applying to UBC
- Admission requirements
- English language competencyIndigenous admissionsHow to applyAfter you鈥檝e applied
Indigenous events
If you are an Indigenous person (a member of First Nations, M茅tis, and/or Inuit peoples in Canada), you’ll have the chance to join us at a number of events that will introduce you to 麻豆导航and its Indigenous community. Take part in fun workshops led by our Indigenous recruiters, get first-hand tips on how to create a strong application, and learn more about what it’s like to be an Indigenous student at UBC.
These events will help you navigate the application process and learn more about our two campuses, and will be hosted either in-person or virtually via Zoom.
Your fall events
Indigenous Campus Tours
Meet an Indigenous student ambassador who will highlight their favourite locations on either of our two campuses, show you Indigenous-specific spaces, and help you navigate programs and resources for Indigenous students. After the tour, an Indigenous Recruiter Advisor will be available to answer your questions.
All About 麻豆导航for Indigenous Students
Learn about UBC鈥檚 two campuses, the academic programs they each offer, and what life on campus looks like. You鈥檒l discover when and how to apply to UBC, get help on financial planning, and find out about the resources and services available to Indigenous students.
Indigenous 麻豆导航Application Workshop
Our Indigenous Recruiter Advisors will walk you through a demonstration of UBC鈥檚 online application, and provide tips for writing a strong personal profile. Your parents or guardians are welcome to attend.
Indigenous Finances at 麻豆导航Workshop
Learn about UBC’s Indigenous-specific awards and deadlines, and get tips for submitting your awards applications. Your parents or guardians are welcome to attend.
麻豆导航Indigenous recruiters
Our Indigenous Recruitment Advisors are available to help you plan your journey to UBC. Reach out to indigenous.recruitment@ubc.ca or to one of them directly:
Kelsi Desjarlais
Cree, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation
Community Liaison Manager, Indigenous Students
604.827.0714
kelsi.desjarlais@ubc.ca
Chloe Erlendson
Red River M茅tis
Recruiter Advisor, Indigenous Students
604.827.2135
chloe.erlendson@ubc.ca
Amber Lesage
Anishinaabe, Garden River First Nation
Recruiter Advisor, Indigenous Students
250.807.8524
amber.lesage@ubc.caEvents
In-person school visits
To find out if a 麻豆导航Recruiter will be visiting your school, visit our tours and events page and create an account. Based on your profile, we鈥檒l show you a list of all the events available to you 鈥� just click the category you鈥檇 like to browse or search 鈥淚ndigenous鈥� to see events specifically for Indigenous students.
Date Location Recruiter October 7 – 11 BC Strengthening Connections – Kamloops/Thompson Zach Elliott October 7 – 11 Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and surrounding areas, SK Chloe Erlendson October 15 – 18 BC Strengthening Connections 鈥� Northeast Kelsi Desjarlais October 21 – 25 BC Strengthening Connections 鈥� PG and Central Interior Kelsi Desjarlais October 21 – 25 Central Ontario Amber Lesage October 28 –聽 November 1 BC Strengthening Connections 鈥� Okanagan Zach Elliott October 28 –聽 November 1 Whitehorse, and surrounding areas, YK Chloe Erlendson November 4 Indigenous Grade 12 Day 鈥� Vancouver Kelsi Desjarlais November 4 – 8 Calgary and surrounding area, AB Amber Lesage November 4 – 8 BC Strengthening Connections – Kootenays Amber Lesage November 4 – 15 Winnipeg, Brandon and surrounding area, MB Chloe Erlendson November 12 – 15 BC Strengthening Connections 鈥� Williams Lake Zach Elliott November 18 – 22 BC Strengthening Connections 鈥� Mid Vancouver Island Zach Elliott November 18 – 22 Southern Ontario Amber Lesage November 18 – 22 Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Sea-to-Sky, BC Kelsi Desjarlais November 25 – 29 BC Strengthening Connections 鈥� Shuswap Amber Lesage November 25 – 29 Yellowknife, Fort Smith, and surrounding areas, NT Chloe Erlendson December 2 – 6 BC Strengthening Connections 鈥� Lower Mainland Kelsi Desjarlais December 9 – 13 BC Strengthening Connections 鈥� Haida Gwaii Chloe Erlendson Virtual events
Date Time Event October 8 5:00 鈥� 6:00 pm PT All About 麻豆导航for Indigenous students October 29 5:00 鈥� 6:00 pm PT All About 麻豆导航for Indigenous students November 12 聽5:00 鈥� 6:00 pm PT Application Workshop November 21 聽5:00 鈥� 6:00 pm PT Indigenous Finances at UBC December 5 5:00 鈥� 6:00 pm PT Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Application Workshop 
How to register for an event
- Visit our
- Click “” or using the buttons in the top right hand corner. When you create an account, make sure you self-identify as Indigenous.
- Based on your profile, we鈥檒l show you a list of all the events available to you 鈥� just click the category you鈥檇 like to browse or search 鈥淚ndigenous鈥� to see events specifically for Indigenous students.
- To register, simply click the event card and follow the instructions to reserve your spot.
After you鈥檝e created your account, you can find all of the events you鈥檙e registered for any time on the page.
Please note: it may take up to 24 hours after creating your account for the system to allow you to register for events. If, after 24 hours, you鈥檙e still having issues with registering for events, please reach out to indigenous.recruitment@ubc.ca.
To register for an Indigenous campus tour, please email indigenous.tours@ubc.ca.
Counsellors
Visit our counsellors page to find more information and to download our Indigenous Student Handbook, the Prospective Undergraduate Student Guide. and our counsellor’s presentation slides.
