Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology

Faculty of EducationSchool of Kinesiology

Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology

Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology Program
The Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology program is designed to introduce students, faculty, and staff to Indigenous understandings of health and well-being providing comprehensive insight into the complex social, cultural, historical, and economic factors that shape healthy living within Indigenous communities. Read More
Dr. Rosalin Miles Receives Hidden Heroes 2019 Award
We are honoured to announce that Dr. Rosalin Miles, Research Associate and Community Leader, in the Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology program and member of the Lytton First Nation has been awarded the 2019 Hidden Heroes award. We are very proud of all of work that Dr. Miles has done and continues to do for Indigenous […] Read More
Vancouver hosted the 8th International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress (October 12 to 14, 2021)
The University of British Columbia (Faculty of Education), the Indigenous Physical Activity and Cultural Circle, the Health & Fitness Federation of Canada, the Health & Fitness Society of BC, and the Indigenous Health & Physical Activity Program (UBC) are proud to announce that Vancouver hosted the 8th International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) […] Read More
Congratulations to Henry Lai
A sincere congratulations to Henry Lai who successfully defended his MSc thesis entitled “CO-CREATION OF A STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH TO IMPROVE CARDIOMETABOLIC HEALTH: A COMMUNITY-BASED AND INDIGENOUS LED HEALTHY LIFESTYLE INTERVENTION.” We are proud of you! Read More
Research Statement
Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology aspires to create an inter-disciplinary research space where under-/graduate students, faculty and community scholars can work collaboratively in exploring the relationship between Indigenous physical cultures, physical activity, health and wellbeing. Read More
Indigenous Physical Activity and Cultural Circle
We are proud to closely partner with the Indigenous Physical Activity and Cultural Circle (IPACC) (www.iactive.ca). IPACC is a network for Indigenous people who are involved in Sports, Recreation, Fitness and Traditional Activities. The IPACC mission is to create a community of mentors, leaders, participants, and supporters who promote physical activity as a way to health and […] Read More

Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology Program

Our program is represented by two logos by leading First Nations artists Deanna-Marie Point and Debra Sparrow. We are indebted to their important contributions to our programming.

“Spirit of the Twin Eagles” “Thunderbird Heart”
By Deanna-Marie Point By Debra Sparrow

Musqueam Indian Band Land Acknowledgements

“We recognize the traditional, ancestral, unceded lands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking Musqueam people.”

We would like to acknowledge Elder Gail Sparrow, Elder and past-Musqueam Chief who is the Advisor for Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology. We are honoured to be learning and sharing knowledge on the territory of the Musqueam people. We have the spirit and heart of the community in all our work.

Our Work and Our Relations

The Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology Program is designed to introduce students, faculty, and staff to Indigenous understandings of health and well-being providing comprehensive insight into the complex social, cultural, historical, and economic factors that shape healthy living within Indigenous communities. In partnership with Indigenous communities and non-profit organizations, we are committed to co-creating strengths-based approaches in Indigenous health and wellness research, and finding culturally safe ways to translate, harmonize, and share Indigenous health and wellness knowledge.