The Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities is committed to fostering the foundational human disciplines. Our faculty serve the diverse communities of northern British Columbia through relevant, creative, innovative, and curiosity-driven research and teaching in the fields of Anthropology, English, First Nations Studies, History, Global and International Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Northern Studies, Political Science, and Women’s and Gender Studies.
Our Faculty is committed to UNBC’s values on equity, diversity and inclusion. We believe that social and cultural diversity is core to enriching the learning environment of a modern university. The confluence of diversity and respectful discussion stimulates creative thoughts, new ways of thinking, and new pathways of inquiry. As teachers, researchers, and citizens of northern British Columbia, we value an engaged and collaborative approach to learning and scholarship built on a foundation of disciplinary excellence, innovation, and discovery; the engagement, respect, and recognition of Indigenous ways of knowing and knowledge systems; and a working and learning environment that promotes respect, integrity, and a meaningful and open dialogue in the pursuit of knowledge.
FISSSH News
Preserving cultural heritage focus of new UNESCO chair
UNBC Global and International Studies Associate Professor Dr. Agnieszka Pawlowska-Mainville and Heritage Saskatchewan Director of Living Heritage Kristin Catherwood are the new United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Co-Chair in Living Heritage and Sustainable Livelihoods.
First Nations Studies student wins Skills Award for Indigenous Youth
UNBC student Sarah Dixon received a 2022 Skills Award for Indigenous Youth from the Forest Products Association of Canada and the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers, recognizing her contributions as a mentor to other Indigenous youth interested in natural resource industries and her commitment to a sustainable future.
Internship opportunity
Recent Bachelor of Arts in Political Science graduate Sarah Ash will experience what it's like to work in a ministry office, a party caucus office, and a Member of the Legislative Assembly’s constituency office through the B.C. Legislative Internship Program in 2023.
Concepts of wilderness and economic development
First Nations Studies Associate Professor Dr. Daniel Sims has been working extensively with communities in the Tsek’ehne 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.
UNBC offers tuition credit to BC Summer Games participants
UNBC is finding meaningful ways to support community efforts to have the Prince George 2022 BC Summer Games make a lasting impression on the young athlete participants, including a tuition credit for those who choose to pursue post-secondary education at the University.
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 UNBC Bachelor of Arts in First Nation Studies degrees in 2022. They learned from each other during their studies, sharing knowledge through generations.
Expanding minds, weaving knowledge
As we celebrate National Indigenous History Month, Dr. Jessie King (Hadiksm Gaax) shares her story of her time at UNBC, first as a student and now as an Assistant Professor in First Nations Studies.
UNBC to welcome new senior academic leader
Dr. Wendy Rodgers is UNBC's new Vice President Academic and Provost. In her new role, Dr. Rodgers will lead the comprehensive strategic planning, development, and implementation of academic priorities at UNBC.