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.
Mother-daughter duo finds shared experience empowering
The Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program afforded recent graduate Brooke Clarabut and her mom Amanda Weir the unique opportunity to support each other on their educational journeys towards nursing degrees. They appreciated being able to pursue degrees in their hometown of Terrace and are now working in the community at Mills Memorial Hospital.
New research centre to foster northern clinical and medical life sciences research
A collaboration between UNBC, UBC Faculty of Medicine and Northern Health, the new Northern Centre for Clinical Research will create more opportunities in the north for clinical and biomedical research.
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.
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.