Pacific Islands Research Network

We seek to trace, affirm, nourish and expand connections between UBC and the Pacific Islands. Our network has three purposes: to identify and bring together researchers at UBC whose heritage and/ or work is connected to the Pacific region; to gain better understanding of Pacific presence in UBC/ Vancouver/ BC (including Pacific presence in museum collections); and to actively participate in broader conversations about the Pacific especially in Vancouver, BC, and the longer west coast. Underpinning all activities is an awareness of the specific place (Musqueam) from which we look towards the vast Pacific Islands region.