Open Doors, Open Minds 2026
k̓ʷam̓k̓ʷəm̓ kʷθə šxʷqʷeləwən ct ʔə tə n̓a xeɬ
Thursday, April 30, 2026
9:00am-2:00pm
20901 Langley Bypass
Langley, BC V3A 8G98
Welcoming Indigenous Students
KPU welcomes Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) high school students on campus to:
- Meet Lekeyten (Elder-in-Residence), Indigenous Services staff, faculty, and current Indigenous students
- Listen to an engaging keynote speaker (TBA)
- Attend 3–4 mock classes
- Breakfast items and lunch provided
- Receive a $50 gift card to Guildford Mall for attending
- Enter a draw for door prizes
Please email Indigenousservices@kpu.ca for any questions.
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Keynote Speaker: Kiefer Collison
Big Brother Canada
Kiefer was selected to be a contestant on the reality TV show Big Brother Canada Season 9 where he had the opportunity to represent all Indigenous people on a national scale. Kiefer's time on the show was impactful for many reasons as he shared his Indigenous language, songs and culture with not only his fellow houseguests, but all of Canada! Kiefer came 4th and also won "Canada's Favourite Player" with a $10,000 prize! Kiefer taught so many people about positive representation in mainstream television, shared his culture and dreams with a record breaking nationwide audience and has gone on to share his story of perseverance, pride, struggle and accomplishment with so many people both young and old who resonate with his message of pride and being "Just a Kid from the Rez."
About Kiefer
Kiefer Collison was born and raised on Haida Gwaii in the village of Old Massett, which has given Kiefer a unique perspective on the strength in community. Kiefer's connection to his roots and his culture are as strong as his connection to Youth Empowerment and knows that the youth are the most valuable resource for our future. Kiefer has proudly done workshops and basketball camps in communities that include heartfelt conversations about his struggles and triumphs that are age appropriate to each audience, youth and adults alike! He comes to them as a role model that they recognize and can relate to and connects with people in a unique way that leaves them all dreaming bigger and being prouder! We are all "Just a Kid from the Rez" and has worked all over Canada including First Nations Health Authority, Indspire, MC'd First Nations gatherings and AGM's including Keynote addresses, starred in Bunk 7 and made numerous television appearances on Indigenous issues and several appearances on Big Brother Season 10 and 11!
Contact Kiefer: kieferbbcan9@gmail.com