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Honouring women leaders shaping education and equality

Celebrating the contributions of women at UNBC, including Indigenous leaders Dr. Deanna Nyce and Chancellor Darlene McIntosh, who are advancing education, inclusivity and reconciliation in the University community and beyond.

Documenting Xitl'ix, an Indigenous restorative justice system

Pounamu Taonga Award recipient Gerald Bent examined the cultural and judicial practices of the Nlaka'pamux people during his graduate studies, highlighting the importance of preserving Indigenous justice traditions.

When connections take root

Meaningful connections helped Trisha McCreery find her footing and flourish over the course of her undergraduate degree.

WWN, UNBC launch new degree in Nisg̱a’a Language Fluency

Starting in September, students in the Nass Valley will be able to work towards fluency in the Nisg̱a'a language thanks to a new degree program from the Wilp Wilx̱o’oskwhl Nisg̱a’a Institute and UNBC.

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Resources

- Métis Nation - a good page for news within the Métis community
- Île-á-la Crosse is a predominantly Michif/English speaking community of 1400 residents. The settlement itself is well over two hundred years old and has a rich heritage founded on the early fur trade and on missionary influence. This influence is further characterized in the local language of Michif which is a combination of Cree, French, and English.
- Click on the Link for Information on Aboriginal Transitions: Undergraduate to Graduate: www.aboriginaltransitions.ca