A stronger, brighter and more resilient future for the Burnaby community isn’t solely a theoretical concept with Simon Fraser University’s recent construction of their First Peoples’ Gathering House, establishment of their medical school and expansion of their student housing.
The First Peoples’ Gathering House With a responsibility to illuminate the truth of Indigenous Peoples both in Canada and around the world, as well as chart a path toward reconciliation, SFU has embarked on the construction of their First Peoples’ Gathering House. “Upholding Truth and Reconciliation is a priority for SFU — as it is for our provincial and municipal partners — and I am thrilled at the support we have received for the First Peoples' Gathering House,” says SFU President Joy Johnson. “Reconciliation is a shared responsibility, and I am grateful for every partner and collaborator who is helping us build a safe and welcoming cultural space for Indigenous students, faculty, staff and community members.”Establishing a new medical school for B.
“As planning for the medical school continues, we’ll continue to seek feedback, input and expertise as the school’s success will depend upon these genuine and reciprocal partnerships,” says Kris Magnusson, senior advisor to the provost and acting associate vice-president, learning and teaching.