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
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.
Student paper earns scholarship prize
UNBC student Lydia Kinasewich won the W. Kaye Lamb scholarship for her research paper about the history of Harrison Hot Springs. Awarded by the British Columbia Historial Federation, the competition is open to all students writing about topics related to B.C.'s history.
