Indigenous Spaces

Three women are talking around a table in an Indigenous student lounge decorated with wood carvings and carved fish.
Indigenous Student

Spaces that support you

Enjoy access to safe spaces and practical amenities to support your day: make use of the kitchenette, stay connected with available technology, and take part in cultural workshops that bring our community together.

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Kitchenette facilities

Prepare meals and connect through shared experiences.
​​Explore our facilities
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Technology access

Make use of computers, printers, and other equipment.
Access technological resources
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Cultural workshops

Engage in vibrant cultural activities and learning.
Join a workshop

What you’ll find at the Gathering Space 

The Gathering Space is a welcoming place to connect, relax, and recharge. It’s where students, staff, and community members come together for conversation, collaboration, and shared experiences. Here, you’ll find:

  • Welcoming and inclusive environments
  • Support for academic success, cultural connections, and wellness
  • An inviting atmosphere for peer and Elder connections
  • Spaces that help you feel at home at VCC
  • Quiet areas, community spaces, and cultural engagement
  • Tailored resources and specific programs catering to the diverse needs of Indigenous students
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Broadway campus

Explore our dedicated Indigenous space at the Broadway campus designed to support your studies, cultural practices, and connections. Attend workshops, access technology, and connect comfortably with peers. Enjoy a culturally safe environment supported by Elders.
Visit Broadway campus
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Downtown campus

Visit our vibrant Downtown campus’s Indigenous gathering space. It offers essential resources and a welcoming community atmosphere. Join meaningful workshops and find essential support for your education.
Visit Downtown campus

Celebrating Indigenous art

Discover inspiring Indigenous art displayed throughout VCC campuses. Take a self-guided tour highlighting significant artworks. Celebrate Indigenous cultures, traditions, and stories on our campuses. Join guided tours, Indigenous film screenings, and discussions to deepen cultural understanding and connection.

Take virtual Indigenous art tour

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial. Learn about VCC’s commitment to decolonization and Indigenization.