• Congratulations 2013 First Nations Studies graduates, including Lorna Azak from Gitwinksihkw, BC, who earned her undergraduate degree.

  • Lheidli T’enneh Elder Robert Frederick and his wife Edie are teaching a Dakelh Studies course this year.

  • UNBC Study finds that First Nations diets are significantly improved with access to traditional foods`

  • UNBC professor Margo Greenwood was recognized for her outstanding career achievements in education and for her commitment to the health and well-being of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children in Canada.

  • UNBC is partnering with the National Association of Friendship Centres, government ministries, and regional research centres across Canada to develop the Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network.

First Nations Studies

The First Nations Studies Program at UNBC focuses on various issues:

  • contemporary issues

  • research methods (including oral history)

  • First Nations languages and cultures

  • land and resource use and environmental philosophy

  • art and material culture

  • religion and spirituality

  • the state, gender and legal issues

The UNBC region includes the territories of 16 Tribal Councils and 77 bands, four Metis organizations, and 10 Friendship Centres. UNBC is developing a prominent presence in First Nations Studies to work in partnership with these groups.

The Department of First Nations Studies Newsletter

FNST September 2011 Newsletter

FNST November 2011 Newsletter

FNST February 2012 Newsletter

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