Summer 2026 SFU Indigenous Caucus

SFU Indigenous Students Staff & Faculty: join us for connection, community & collaboration. Workshops, research presentation & a shared meal
About this Event

What to Expect

• Doors open at 10 AM with light refreshments
• Opening in a Good Way: grounding the day in respect, intention, and community
• Indigenous Governance Updates: sharing progress and next steps in our ongoing work
• Shared Meal: nourishing community and building connections
• Student Research Presentation: highlighting Indigenous research at SFU
• Wellness Keynote: supporting balance and wellbeing- we hear you, we see you
• Tea‑Blending Workshop: reconnecting with land‑based knowledge
• Bingo Social: optional, stay‑after activity for fun and connection

Who Should Attend

This gathering is open to all SFU Indigenous (including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) Students, Staff and Faculty across our campuses.

If you have any questions regarding if this event is for you, please email [email protected]

RSVP

Please Register before June 11th to help us plan food, materials, and workshops.

Why This Gathering Matters

The Indigenous Governance Circles are a core part of our university’s commitment to Truth & Reconciliation. They ensure SFU Indigenous community members and Host Nations are meaningfully involved in decision‑making and the ongoing implementation of SFU’s Aboriginal Reconciliation Council (ARC) and Pathways recommendations, responding to the TRC’s calls to action and enacting SFU’s obligations under the B.C. DRIPA Action Plan. Your presence strengthens this work.

Attention Attendees:
Photographers and videographers will be present at this event. By entering the event premises, you acknowledge that photography, audio, and video recording may take place. If you have any questions or concerns about this please reach out to [email protected]

We are looking forward to seeing you on June 19th!

Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Doors Open, Light Snacks & Refreshments

Info: Ceremonial Hall, First Peoples' Gathering House, SFU Burnaby

🕑: 10:20 AM - 10:30 AM
Elder's Opening and Welcoming
Host: Elder Jackie, Elder Syexwaliya, and Sempúlyan

Info: Ceremonial Hall, First Peoples' Gathering House, SFU Burnaby

🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Open in a Good Way through Dance
Host: Soila Hill & David Stewart

Info: Ceremonial Hall, First Peoples' Gathering House, SFU Burnaby

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Governance Updates & Update from Empowering Indigenous Pathways
Host: Chris Lewis. Denise Williams

Info: Ceremonial Hall, First Peoples' Gathering House, SFU Burnaby

🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Elder's Food Blessing and Lunch
Host: Elder Syexwaliya

Info: Ceremonial Hall, First Peoples' Gathering House, SFU Burnaby

🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
Research Presentation
Host: April Reilly

Info: Ceremonial Hall, First Peoples' Gathering House, SFU Burnaby

🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Break
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:30 PM
Wellness Keynote
Host: Joyce Leppington

Info: Ceremonial Hall, First Peoples' Gathering House, SFU Burnaby

🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:30 PM
Herbal Tea Blending Experience
Host: Sen̓áḵw Senaqwila Wyss

Info: Maker's Space, First Peoples' Gathering House, SFU Burnaby

🕑: 02:45 PM
BINGO!

Info: We invite you to stay and play BINGO with us in the Ceremonial Hall after the 2026 Summer Indigenous Caucus has wrapped!

🕑: 02:30 PM
Wrapping Up and Elder's Closing Words
Host: Unkie Pixie Wells

Info: Ceremonial Hall, First Peoples' Gathering House, SFU Burnaby