Lheidli T'enneh First Nation accepts Respectful Acknowledgment pledge from 蹤獲扞⑹
Eighteen Respectful Acknowledgement pledge plaques will be on display in the buildings at the 蹤獲扞⑹ Prince George campus.
蹤獲扞⑹ graduate student nets prestigious scholarship
After working in her chosen field for a decade, Annika Putt was lured back into academia by the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary research team examining the eulachon fishery population in Haisla traditional territory along B.C.'s northwest coast.
Cultural ties inspire career path
A move to Fort St. John to reconnect with extended family has led to a much deeper connection to her cultural roots for Jolene van Wieringen. The recent 蹤獲扞⑹ graduate found her community and calling during a practicum placement while completing her Bachelor of Social Work degree at the Peace River-Liard campus.
The power of example
Modelling for others her belief in the importance of education, Julia Adams passionately pursued two degrees in her home community in the Nass Valley as a way to deepen her understanding and further connect to Nisga'a culture and traditions.
Reclaiming Indigeneity creates future plan
The First Nations Planning major in the School of Planning and Sustainability allowed this year's recipient of the Pounamu Taonga Award to explore, understand and further establish her sense of identity. Ryan O'Toole says the experiences gained during her undergraduate degree have been life changing.
Learning never ends
As 蹤獲扞⑹ continues to celebrate the Class of 2023, the importance of lifelong learning and learning in home communities was highlighted during the graduation ceremony at the Wilp Wilxo'oskwhl Nisga'a Institute.
Secw矇pemc leader and poet to receive honorary degree
Garry Gottfriedson, a Secw矇pemc knowledge holder and cultural leader committed to lending his knowledge in both land-based teaching and creative writing, is set to receive an honorary degree on May 26.
Carving space to share stories
It was a season for learning new skills and sharing stories through art, as students gathered with Cree/Dakelh artist Clayton Gauthier for wood carving sessions through the winter months.
Caring for our waterways
Learning from the Elders that water is the most precious of the four elements, Dr. Darlene Sanderson's professional and academic pursuits have focused on caring for and protecting waterways. Recently appointed Dr. Donald B. Rix Leadership Chair for Indigenous Environmental Health at 蹤獲扞⑹, Sanderson will join with community-based researchers from Tletinqox and Qwelm穩nte Secw矇pemc Nations as the keynote presentation on Monday, launching Research Week at our Prince George campus.