EDI Scholar in Residence : Dana-Lyn Mackenzie : exploring the contributions and initiatives of EDI scholar Dana-Lyn Mackenzie in advancing Indigenous rights and education at UBC

Key Points

• The aim is to highlight the contributions of Dana-Lyn Mackenzie in promoting Indigenous rights and education at UBC through the Indigenous strategic plan.
• Dana-Lyn Mackenzie presents her insights from various faculties at UBC.
• Discussion of the implementation of Canada’s first university-wide Indigenous strategic plan (ISP).
• Reflection on challenges and successes of embedding Indigenous perspectives at UBC.
• Increased awareness and integration of Indigenous perspectives in multiple faculties.
• Encouraged meaningful action in support of Indigenous self-determination across UBC.
• Strengthened systemic transformation initiatives at the university.