Power of a Name

The naming ceremony for c̓əsnaʔəm House at Totem Park Residence: Q&A with Sarah Ling

The naming ceremony for c̓əsnaʔəm House at Totem Park Residence: Q&A with Sarah Ling

On September 27, 2017, members of the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) Indigenous Initiatives team were pleased to witness the naming ceremony of c̓əsnaʔəm House at Totem Park Residence. 

What is the Power of a Name

The Power of a Name film series examines contested histories of naming at UBC

“The Power of a Name” is a film series that examines the contested history of naming practices at UBC’s first year student residence, Totem Park, and features stories of relationships between UBC and Indigenous communities.