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Office for Indigenous Peoples (OIP/FPGH)-2026

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On this page--September 2026 (posters further down page)

  • Terry Fox run drum opening, SFU Bby Mtn, Meet at Convocation mall stage by 12:15 pm if you wish to join Gary, Kaylena, and Alicia and drum (some drums provided), Sept 22
  • SFU Indigenous students, staff, and faculty Lunch at FPGH, SFU Burnaby Mtn 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, Sept 24
  • Fall Equinox Trail-Mix Walk with Gary George, SFU Bby (sign-up below), Sept 24
  • Coastal Relationalities and Regeneration (CORR)Open House, Sept 28, 2-4 pm 
  • Orange Shirt Day event for SFU Indigenous students, Sept 29
  • ISC x SFSoM drop-in, information sessions, September 24 & 29,
  • SFU Indigenous Pathways Report, 2019

 

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Events you maybe interested in for September 2026

Drumming for the start of Terry Fox run, SFU Burnaby, Sept 22, 12:30 pm

Terry Fox run drum opening, SFU Bby Mtn, Meet at Convocation mall stage by 12:15 pm if you wish to join Gary, Kaylena, and Alicia and drum (some drums provided), Sept 22

Lunch at the First Peoples’ Gathering House

SFU Indigenous students, staff, and faculty are invited to join us for our second twice-monthly lunchtime gathering at the First Peoples’ Gathering House. Come connect, socialize, and spend time with the SFU Indigenous community in a relaxed and welcoming space.

Lunch at the First Peoples’ Gathering House
Thursday, September 24
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Multigenerational Lounge, First Peoples’ Gathering House

Bring your own lunch and drop in anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Coffee and Bannock bites will be available.

No RSVP is required. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mark your calendar for our next lunch gathering on Thursday, October 8.

Fall Equinox Trail-Mix Walk with Gary George, SFU Bby Sept 24, 1 pm

Enjoy the last part of summer with a walk on the trails of Burnaby Mountain.  Open to anybody who wishes to join.  Expect to walk for 1/2 hour to an hour or so for this event called "Fall Equinox Trail-Mix Walk" with Gary George, SFU Bby (sign-up below), Sept 24 at 1 pm.  Meet at the front doors of First Peoples Gathering House (FPGH) across from Strand Hall [RSVP]

Coastal Relationalities and Regeneration (CORR)Open House, Sept 28, 2-4 pm 

Dr. Bimose Nick Reo and the CERC in Coastal Relationalities and Regeneration (CORR) team are pleased to announce the opening of their research studio at SFU Burnaby. This space will help expand Indigenous research and support the training of Indigenous researchers at SFU. We are excited to see it become a place of connection, collaboration, and community.

To help us celebrate the studio's opening, you are invited to an Open House on September 28th, from 2 - 4 pm. Feel free to drop by for refreshments and conversation, and to learn more about the work CORR is doing to advance Indigenous resurgence. We hope to see you there! [Poster]

 

Orange Shirt Day Community Care Circle

DATE: Tuesday, September 29, Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

LOCATION: ISC BBY - AQ 2002
q̓pəθətew̓txʷ/Ḵxwúsemay̓aḵin

Come connect, share space, and build community with fellow Indigenous students. Enjoy a
welcoming environment while creating your own DIY stress relief roller ball to take home (*this space is only for self-identified Indigenous students at SFU).

ISC x SFSoM drop-in, information sessions, September 24 & 29, 2026

Learn how Indigenous Students access an education at SFU