The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre is committed to Indigenous engagement and works actively to align our work with UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan. Our strategy is guided by UBC Library’s Indigenous Strategic Plan Performance Measurement Framework and has historically been implemented in line with the six core principles of Musqueam – UBC Engagement:
- mutual benefit
- timeliness
- meaningful collaboration
- listening and open communication
- acknowledgement of history
- awareness of capacity
- We thank Musqueam for the opportunities to learn and practice these principles.
Indigenous Art Installations
The Journey
Musqueam artist Brent Sparrow created this sculpture as an enduring tribute that memorializes his father’s everlasting journey to the spirit world. It is prominently located at the top of the main staircase as you enter from East Mall. This sculpture was commissioned by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre in 2009.
Brent Sparrow – The Journey
Musqueam Reading Room
This silent study room, located in the south corridor of the 4th floor, features three weavings by Musqueam weaver McGary Point. These weavings were commissioned by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre in 2010 and installed in the Musqueam Reading Room in 2012.
Chronicles of Pride
Through various circumstances, artist Patricia Richardson Logie came to the belief that it was her responsibility as an artist to profile Indigenous leaders.
In 1983 she began creating the Chronicles of Pride series of portraits. The series consists of thirty-one paintings, concerning the contributions being made to society by contemporary Indigenous People.
The portraits are located in the Library Administration office on the 2nd floor, and can be viewed in person by making an appointment via email or phone.
View the series on the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre’s Facebook page.
Download the brochure.
Find the accompanying book and teacher resources at the UBC Library.
Patricia Richardson Logie – Chronicles of Pride
Acknowledgement
We would like to gratefully acknowledge that the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and the University of British Columbia are located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people.