Art donation helps students build connections
A donation of seven carvings from Castley, Jones and Slonaker families will help students from across the province form a deeper connection when they visit UNBC's First Nations Centre.
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.
Greenwood named interim Scientific Director of CIHR Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health
As part of her new role with the CIHR IIPH, which will be housed at UNBC, Professor Dr. Margo Greenwood will help to advance Indigenous self-determination in health research.
Building supports for Indigenous students
UNBC Three Minute Thesis winner Cheri Brown is studying the lived experience of Indigenous students at post-secondary institutions. She hopes her findings will lead to more supports for Indigenous learners.
SWAPing knowledge
Wildlife and Fisheries student Rachelle Foubert is the first Canadian student to take part in the Student Wildlands Adventure Program (SWAP). She will spend a week in Tennessee learning about the fish and wildlife of the region's forests and parks.
Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples’ Health in Canada
The National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH), housed at UNBC, has contributed to a major national report regarding current and projected risks from climate change to the health of Canadians.
Order of Canada award recognizes Dr. Margo Greenwood
Dr. Margo Greenwood has been appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada (O.C.). The award honours individuals from across the country who have made extraordinary contributions to the nation.
Customized Timberwolves Indigenous jerseys now available
The UNBC Timberwolves, have announced the creation and activation of an online shop, where anyone, anywhere can order a completely customizable jersey, featuring the art and design of Gitxsan artist, Trevor Angus. One hundred percent of the net proceeds will be split between Lheidli T’enneh youth programming, and Indigenous student-athlete awards.