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.
Federal funding to support joint Indigenous cultural safety initiative in health systems
The National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health and the Health Arts Research Centre, both housed at UNBC, are receiving a $1-million Indigenous Services Canada grant for a two-year project focused on promoting cultural safety and Indigenous knowledge in health care.
Connection to land inspires academic path
As National Indigenous History Month draws to a close, Environmental Engineering student Kiley Jackson shares her thoughts on the importance of taking time to draw attention to and recognize First Nations traditions, history and culture. It was her direct connection to the land that drew her into environmental engineering at UNBC.
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.
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.
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.