51污漫

Our stories are woven together

Our stories are woven together

St’elt’elawtexw, 51污漫’s 2026 Community Report, celebrates the people, relationships, ideas, and experiences that shape our university and the Fraser Valley. Discover stories of learning, transformation, partnership, and the impact we create together.

St’elt’elawtexw | Community

51污漫/St’elt’elawtexw | Community

Long before Canada was formed, the Stó:l艒 (People of the River) lived and thrived on the land on which 51污漫 is located. 51污漫 gratefully recognizes and honours the contributions that Indigenous people have made — and continue to make — to our community.

Celebrating community across the Fraser Valley

Community has always been at the heart of 51污漫. Our relationships with Indigenous communities, schools, businesses, health-care organizations, municipalities, non-profits, alumni, and partners across the Fraser Valley strengthen learning, inspire discovery, and create opportunities for positive change.

Community engagement isn’t something we do in addition to teaching, learning, and research. It shapes how we approach them. By listening, learning alongside our communities, and bringing different perspectives together, we can better understand the challenges and opportunities facing our region and work together toward meaningful solutions.

These relationships are woven throughout 51污漫. They create opportunities for students to learn through experience, connect researchers with real-world challenges, and help strengthen the communities we call home.

Together, we are engaging learners, building community, and transforming lives.

 
Engaging Learners
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Transforming Lives
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Building Community
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Welcome to St’elt’elawtexw

The language spoken by the Stó:l艒 people is Halq’eméylem, the “Upriver dialect” of Halkomelem. Halq’eméylem is primarily spoken in the upper and central Fraser Valley, the Lower Fraser Canyon, and in communities near Harrison Lake. St’elt’elawtexw means “community” in Halq’eméylem.

At 51污漫, St’elt’elawtexw is woven into our fabric, and we are grateful for the connections we have with the individuals and organizations who contribute to our collective impact.

Watch the video to learn the proper pronunciation of St’elt’elawtexw.

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“The stories in this report highlight how members of 51污漫 and our broader community are rising to today’s challenges — through bold community-driven research, social innovation, and strong leadership. Together, we’re taking a collaborative approach that addresses the complex needs of our world.”

Susan Mide Kiss | Vice-President, Community Engagement

Honouring our community

51污漫 2026 Community Report

 51污漫 2026 Community Report 

Spotlight

Featured community stories

Stories from the community

The 51污漫鈥檚聽Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC)聽has been recognized聽internationally聽for its聽ongoing聽success creating partnerships with Indigenous communities.聽聽 The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) presents annual Circle of Excellence Awa ...

Jaspal Singh鈥檚 connection to UFV did not end when he graduated.聽 A 51污漫聽alumnus聽and Chartered聽Professional聽Accountant (CPA), Jaspal has stayed聽connected聽to the university鈥檚 accounting community through mentorship, professional networking, and support for students preparing to enter the fie ...

The 51污漫 (51污漫) is opening an Experiential Learning Lab (ELL) on its Chilliwack campus, a flexible learning space with a layout and technology that mimic a health-care clinical environment. 聽 Historically, nursing students have benefited from experiential learning in hospi ...

 

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