Elder / Knowledge Keeper Request Form
Elders play a vital role in our community, offering wisdom, guidance and cultural knowledge that enriches the experiences of students, faculty and staff at UVic.
Before submitting a request, it is essential to understand their significance and the protocols that ensure their time and contributions are respected. Elders bring a deep connection to Indigenous traditions and histories, making their involvement in university events, ceremonies and discussions invaluable.
Before submitting your request, please review the Elders Guidelines, which outline the proper procedures and expectations for engagement. This document provides important information on how to make a respectful and thoughtful request, ensuring that the needs of both the Elder and the community are met.
NOTE:
- Some form fields are mandatory. Incomplete information will result in the request not being processed.
- Requests for Elders / Knowledge Keepers must be received at least two (2) weeks before the event.
- Once your request has been processed you will receive an email confirming details of the booking and providing further information.
Request form
This form is for internal bookings (i.e., those made by UVic units and/or groups for events hosted by the university). You will need a FAST Account to complete the form. We are unable to arrange bookings for events hosted by non-UVic groups.
Contact
Shannon Pelkey, Cultural Protocol Liaison
250-853-3821
Get information on providing payments to Indigenous Elders for your event/program.
To support this effort, Accounting Services has developed the following process in conjunction with the Office of Indigenous Academic & Community Engagement to ensure that payments made to Indigenous payees are completed in a culturally sensitive way. There are procedures and guidelines in place and steps that you need to take to facilitate this goal.