‘En Cha Huná — UNBC’s motto from the Dakelh Nak’azdli dialect, meaning “respecting all forms of life,” was suggested by students in the University’s first Carrier language course. Fittingly, this year’s honorary degree recipient was part of that class and has spent her life embodying the spirit of the motto through her deep respect for others, openness to diverse perspectives and passion for sharing knowledge.

A creative sustainability campaign united the UNBC community through hands-on learning and measurable change. The project earned recognition from BC Hydro and sparked a long-lasting impact.

Canada's Green University has made the grade as one Canada's Greenest Employers for the 13th time.

A recent Career Paths in Health Research seminar brought together several UNBC graduates who highlighted their health research careers as part of a panel discussion with health education students.

Guided by a deep commitment to northern British Columbia, Shirley Bond’s groundbreaking political career and tireless advocacy have shaped vital investments in education, healthcare and infrastructure — building stronger communities across the region she calls home.

UNBC Faculty of Environment Assistant Professor Dr. Sinead Earley and colleagues at the University of Victoria are leading transformative clean energy research through the Northern Regional Energy Dialogues (NRED). The five-year project expands on Earley's previous work to amplify northern voices and aims to strengthen community resilience, support community energy systems and enhance long-term economic stability throughout the region.

A partnership between UNBC and the Sahtú Land and Water Board is supporting oilfield reclamation guided by Sahtú Dene knowledge. UNBC alumna Annie King is playing a key role in the research through her work in community engagement.

Fourth-year nursing student Ankur Patel is working to integrate sustainability into healthcare education. Through research, advocacy and national policy discussions, he is driving change at UNBC and beyond.

The Associate Professor in UNBC's School of Nursing is the recipient of a King Charles III's Coronation Medal for her impactful research and advocacy in the fields of aging and hospice palliative care in rural and northern communities.