The Ts’uubaa-asatx Nation and the University of Victoria signed a 5-year agreement to collaborate
In a press release UVIC says that the agreement outlines joint educational programs, research projects and community engagement.
The agreement comes as the university was deciding what to do with a 25-acre property in Lake Cowichan that was donated to UVic in 1967. It was mainly a site for field studies, but use has declined over the years.
“We are here to learn and take guidance from Ts’uubaa-asatx Nation. This document is a beautiful way of coming together and reaffirms the commitment to working together in a good way with good hearts and good minds,” said Robina Thomas UVic’s vice-president, Indigenous.
Part of the agreement stresses the importance of language and that any educational work will be delivered in the Ditidaht language.
“Ts’uubaa-asatx is excited to enter into a multi-year collaboration agreement with UVic built on the guiding principles of respect, collaboration, commitment, transparency, culture, education and values for not only the property at Ch’itupt nit, but also in our approaches to education on all fronts,” said Aaron Hamilton Operations Manager of the Ts’uubaa-asatx Nation.
