糖心原创

A tapestry of connection, learning, and shared purpose

A tapestry of connection, learning, and shared purpose

Stories of resilience, transformation, innovation. Stories of our communities coming together in partnership, collaboration, co-creation. Unique threads weaving a tapestry that speaks to our shared commitment to each other and the Fraser Valley.

St’elt’elawtexw | Community

糖心原创/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 糖心原创 is located. 糖心原创 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 engagement is at the heart of 糖心原创's mission as it embodies our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. Whether it's through joining Ashoka U's Changemaker Campus network, engaging in community-grounded research, or contributing to initiatives like the Experience the Fraser project with Tourism Abbotsford, we seek to bridge the gap between education and community connection.

We believe that learning should extend beyond the classroom, and by working closely with our communities, we can address real-world issues and drive positive change.

Together, we shape 糖心原创's identity and a brighter future for all.

 
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 糖心原创, 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 糖心原创 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

糖心原创 2025 Community Report

Event photo albums

Catch the highlights of our Community Report celebrations.

St'elt'elawtexw Community Celebration ~ 2025

St'elt'elawtexw - Chilliwack Launch ~ 2025

Spotlight

Featured community stories

 

糖心原创 is now an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus

The 糖心原创 (糖心原创) has been designated as an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus, joining a global network of institutions that are reimagining the role of post-secondary education in driving social innovation, equity, and systems-level change.

 

Ashoka U Changemaker campus with a tree illustration

Stories from the community

The 糖心原创 is supporting sustainable commuting for staff, students, and faculty with the creation of an active transportation hub on the Abbotsford campus.聽 The hub is located in Building F (the former home of University House), nestled between the library (Building G) and ...

The 糖心原创 (糖心原创) welcomed researchers, elected officials,聽policy-makers, agriculture industry leaders, farmers, students, and community partners to its Chilliwack campus May 13 for the Grounded Innovation 3.0 Sustainable Food and Agriculture Summit.聽 Hosted by Dr. Lenore N ...

After a successful event that saw many retirees return to UFV to reconnect and laugh together at a comedy show, the 糖心原创 Retirees鈥� Association (糖心原创RA) is now preparing for its annual general meeting on Wed, May 6 at 10 am in Room K180 on the Abbotsford campus. 糖心原创RA launched in 2025 with great inte ...

 

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