Our Story

ICEDAR will offer an online hub where students, researchers, institutions, and community members interested in enacting reconciliation will be invited to introduce themselves and that which they are willing to gift to Indigenous communities. Its purpose is to support the development of one-on-one relationships and Indigenous-led research, and to facilitate the provision of services and resources to serve Indigenous interests and priorities.

Indigenous CEDAR is a space of convergence, listening and dialogue that invites us all to contribute to reconciliation, based on principles of respect, reciprocity and responsibility (Archibald, 2008).-Áurea Vericat Rocha

Indigenous CEDAR is distinct in that it offers an open space for the development of collaborative, ethical and respectful relationships with members of Indigenous communities. It will support those interested in joining the ICEDAR community to make visible their commitments toward reconciliation and Indigenous autonomy.

Indigenous Strategic Plan (ISP) Alignment

This project is dedicated to supporting research co-developed with and led by Indigenous communities, and the provision of services and resources that advance Indigenous wellbeing and human rights. By inviting the involvement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, researchers and organizations such as UBC’s Indigenous Research Support Initiative, this project supports the Indigenous Strategic Plan (ISP) in promoting research that is ethical, relevant and responsive to Indigenous communities as partners.