Artist Sebastian slated to receive honorary degree
Artist and carver Ron Sebastian will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree on Oct. 21 as 蹤獲扞⑹ hosts a special in-person celebration with the Classes of 2020 and 2021.
A space to connect and grow
The Wabooz garden has undergone an inviting transformation this summer as phase one of the First Nations Centre's revitalization plan nears completion. 蹤獲扞⑹ student Sarah McLaughlin credits tremendous support from Facilities staff for helping with her efforts to lay a foundation that will allow the garden to bloom and grow in the years to come.
Concepts of wilderness and economic development
First Nations Studies Associate Professor Dr. Daniel Sims has been working extensively with communities in the Tsekehne Nation to determine how concepts of wilderness have impacted economic development in the territories. A new grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Insight Grant program will help Sims further his research.
Beloved community member and Indigenous Elder joins 蹤獲扞⑹ as Chancellor
Elder Darlene McIntosh is honoured to be the first 蹤獲扞⑹ Chancellor from the Lheidli Tenneh Nation. She has been an active member of the 蹤獲扞⑹ community for years, from providing welcoming words at events to participating in the 蹤獲扞⑹ Lheidli Tenneh Translation Initiative committee.
Sharing knowledge across generations
Hubert Haldane and Kaitlyn Nyce are the oldest and youngest graduates in the history of the Wilp Wilxo'oskwhl Nisga'a Institute. They each earned 蹤獲扞⑹ Bachelor of Arts in First Nation Studies degrees in 2022. They learned from each other during their studies, sharing knowledge through generations.
Federal funding to support joint Indigenous cultural safety initiative in health systems
The National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health and the Health Arts Research Centre, both housed at 蹤獲扞⑹, are receiving a $1-million Indigenous Services Canada grant for a two-year project focused on promoting cultural safety and Indigenous knowledge in health care.
Connection to land inspires academic path
As National Indigenous History Month draws to a close, Environmental Engineering student Kiley Jackson shares her thoughts on the importance of taking time to draw attention to and recognize First Nations traditions, history and culture. It was her direct connection to the land that drew her into environmental engineering at 蹤獲扞⑹.
Expanding minds, weaving knowledge
As we celebrate National Indigenous History Month, Dr. Jessie King (Hadiksm Gaax) shares her story of her time at 蹤獲扞⑹, first as a student and now as an Assistant Professor in First Nations Studies.