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Explore what graduate research at UBC can look like through the experiences of Indigenous scholars. Join us for a conversation with Indigenous faculty members from across UBC as they share their research journeys, experiences in academia, and perspectives on working with Indigenous communities, knowledges, and research methodologies.
Whether you are already considering a specific graduate program or are just beginning to explore graduate studies, this session is an opportunity to learn more about different pathways into graduate research and hear directly from Indigenous faculty about their experiences and advice.
Meet our faculty panelists:
Jax Nobiss — Assistant Professor and PhD Program Chair in the School of Social Work
Dory Nason — Associate Professor of Teaching, Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies and Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice
During this session, panelists will discuss:
- ▪ Their pathways into graduate studies, research, and academia
- ▪ Their current research and areas of expertise
- ▪ Experiences working with Indigenous communities, knowledges, and research methodologies
- ▪ What graduate research can look like across different disciplines
- ▪ Advice for Indigenous students considering graduate studies
- ▪ Reflections on finding mentors, supervisors, and academic community
- ▪ Questions from prospective students
Registration Information
Registration is open to all prospective Indigenous graduate students, including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Indigenous students from outside of Canada (e.g., the United States, South America, Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, and beyond). You can register here.