First Nations Studies
Department Chair
Stevens, Dr. Nancy
PhD (Trent University); MEd (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education - University of Toronto); BA (University of Waterloo)
Biography
Nancy Stevens completed her PhD in Indigenous Studies at Trent University, her MEd in Adult Education – Indigenous Specialization at OISE/University of Toronto, and her BA in Social Development Studies – Social Work stream through the University of Waterloo.
Faculty
Joly, Dr. Tara
PhD (University of Aberdeen)
Biography
Tara Joly is a 10th generation Euro-Canadian settler who is grateful to have lived in unceded traditional Lheidli T'enneh territory since 2016.
Robinson, Dr. Rheanna
PhD (University of British Columbia), MA (University of Northern British Columbia), BA
Biography
Dr. Rheanna Robinson is an Associate Professor in the Department of First Nations Studies at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) and a Co-Lead for the Indigenous Research Stream with the Canadian Institute of Inclusion and Citizenship at the University of British Columbia (UBC).
Sims, Dr. Daniel
PhD, MA, BA
Biography
Born and raised in Prince George, Dr. Daniel Sims is a proud member of the Tsay Keh Dene First Nation. His research focuses on northern British Columbia and he has worked extensively with not only his own community, but also the related communities of Kwadacha and McLeod Lake.
Professors Emeriti/Emeritae
Adjunct Faculty
Fraser, Dr. Tina
PhD Educational Studies (University of British Columbia); MEd Educational Leadership and Administration (Simon Fraser University)
