Join UBC PHH for a keynote lecture with Dr. Dorothy Cucw-la7 Christian, with respondent SFU INDG's Dr. Wenona Hall.
Is the University Recognizing the Gifts of Indigenous Knowledges?
March 13 at UBC Robson Square. Learn more and register: publichumanities.ubc.ca/keynote-lect...
INDG 332 - Indigenous Ethnobotany, B-Sci Photo: Berberis aquifolium (tall Oregon-grape).
#SFU students: looking for a Breadth-Science course for Summer Intersession? Space is available for INDG 332 - Indigenous Ethnobotany.
This course is an introduction to the study of plant knowledge and use by Indigenous peoples.
Course information: www.sfu.ca/indg/program...
Last month, #SFUSPP & @sfuindg.bsky.social co-hosted “Working with First Nations Communities,” a workshop highlighting principles important for working w/ Indigenous peoples on public policy. We thank Samantha Jack (Nuu-Chah-Nulth & Yale Nations) of Len Pierre Consulting for leading this session.
Early this month, the Shadbolt Fellows presented the ways the Fellowship supports them to continue growing their communities and build inclusive futures for all. Read the full story here: www.sfu.ca/fass/news/20...
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MLW begins today! Every day this week there is something new to participate in.
Today's activities include:
🌎 Multilingual Engagement Table
🇫🇷 Writing for the Public (delivered in French)
🇯🇵 Japanese Culture Day
www.sfu.ca/wll/mlw.html
Dr. Yellowhorn will be presenting on food security & sovereignty. These are issues many Indigenous people encounter as consumers, particularly when accessing sea foods & country foods. Maintaining customary diets and choices is a daily challenge. Register and find out more.
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Logo: SFU Indigenous Studies; Text: Dr. Eldon Yellowhorn’s Last Lecture; March 2, 2026 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm, First Peoples’ Gathering House, SFU Burnaby Campus; Please join us in celebration of the SFU Indigenous Studies Professor’s upcoming retirement; Image: A photo of Eldon Yellowhorn, behind him is the Indigenous Studies logo, featuring a thunderbird and a wolf.
SFU Indigenous Studies invites you to join us in celebrating Dr. Eldon Yellowhorn's upcoming retirement!
Dr. Yellowhorn will be presenting one of his last in-person lectures on Monday, March 2nd, on the topic of Heritage Foods.
RSVP: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1983041467...
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CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS ASAB ANISHINAABEMOWIN MAGAZINE ISSUE NO. 1: SKATE, SNOW & SURF
Anishinaabe community members and Anishinaabe language enthusiasts are invited to submit any original visual and/or narrative contributions for a new monolingual Anishinaabemowin magazine called ASAB ('net'). Learn more: corrconstellation.com/asabmagazine
Example of phytolith morphotypes identified in the study. Text: Microscopic evidence in soil reveals forest garden's past
SFU INDG assistant professor Chelsey Geralda Armstrong and her research team examined soil phytoliths to understand the distant past of Lhemqwó:tel, a forest garden in Sts’ailes territory on the Harrison River. Story: www.sfu.ca/indg/news-ev...
Have you registered yet? This event is coming up fast!
Graphic with black background. A transparent pink heart and yellow square overlap each. The shapes look like speech bubbles in conversation. Text on the graphic reads: Celebrate Multilingual SFU Feb 22–28. Our stories, our languages. Embrace diversity • break barriers • build connections.
Join SFU Multilingual Week February 23 to 28, 2026.
Celebrate linguistic diversity in a week-long series of event: a keynote, talks, panels, roundtable discussions, and a language and culture expo. Everyone is welcome—students, faculty members, and staff. And it's free!
www.sfu.ca/wll/mlw.html
SFU Indigenous Studies Happy Holidays Image: The Indigenous Studies graphic artwork, featuring a thunderbird and a wolf, over a photo of ice crystals and snowflakes.
Happy Holidays from SFU Indigenous Studies!
We wish you a joyful, relaxing winter break and all the best in the new year. ❄️❄️❄️
Congratulations to Indigenous Studies professor Eldon Yellowhorn!
Ours To Tell: Reclaiming Indigenous Stories by Eldon Yellowhorn & Kathy Lowinger made the list of "Best Books for Teens" selected by the New York Public Library: www.nypl.org/books-more/r...
INDG 327 - Indigenous Women in Canada Image: The Indigenous Studies logo, featuring a thunderbird and a wolf, over an abstract background.
#SFU students: looking for an engaging course for Spring 2026? Space is available for INDG 327 - Indigenous Women in Canada with Jeannie Morgan.
Course outlines: www.sfu.ca/indg/program...
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INDG 332 - Indigenous Ethnobotany B-Sci. Photo: sundew on the Hesquiat Peninsula Trail
#SFU students: looking for a Breadth-Science course for Spring 2026? Space is available for INDG 332 - Indigenous Ethnobotany with Robert Bandringa.
This course is an introduction to the study of plant knowledge and use by Indigenous peoples.
www.sfu.ca/indg/program...
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INDG 462 INDIGENOUS ORAL TESTIMONY: THEORY, PRACTICE, PURPOSE, COMMUNITY Image credit: annie ross
#SFU students: looking for an engaging course for spring 2026?
Space is available for INDG 462 - Indigenous Oral Testimony: Theory, Practice, Purpose, Community with annie ross.
Course outlines: www.sfu.ca/indg/program...
SFU INDG's Zoe Todd has an upcoming exhibit in The Cabinet at @scasfu.bsky.social:
Quantum Fish School
November 14, 2025 – January 31, 2026
Opening reception: November 14, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
www.sfu.ca/sca/events--...
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Upcoming Webinar November 25 at 1:30pm (PDT) - Freshwater Fish Futures: Learning from Fish in Times of Crisis with Dr. Zoe Todd
ReconciliAction webinar - Freshwater Fish Futures: Learning from Fish in Times of Crisis with Dr. Zoe Todd
November 25, 2025, 1:30pm (PDT) - Join: https://loom.ly/4D7x7yw
(Teams: 275 219 617 612 6; Password: WP3Le3fd)
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SFU Indigenous Studies Rock Your Mocs Craft Event Monday, November 10 | 12:30 - 2:00PM | SWH 9095 Photo: a photo of a small pair of light-coloured mocs sitting on a moss-covered rock surrounded by leaves
Join SFU INDG for a social event in celebration of Rock Your Mocs week.
Enjoy pizza and colouring together! Come wearing your mocs!
Monday, November 10 | 12:30 - 2:00PM | SWH 9095
www.sfu.ca/indg/news-ev...
Happening this week!
SFU Indigenous Studies Info Session Nov 5 | 12:00PM | ZOOM Text collage: Program requirements; enrolment; major; planning; student resources; research certificate; INDG-online; graduation; co-operative education; minor
This week! Questions about SFU Indigenous Studies? Join us for an online Info Session to meet our Undergraduate Advisor. The session will highlight the benefits and requirements of declaring an INDG credential.
Nov 5 | 12:00PM | ZOOM
Sign up: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/T5P32L2
Congratulations to all the new fellows, including SFU INDG students Akira Iahtail, Eli Hacker, and Xander Elstone!
So happy to hear that you enjoyed the event! Thank you for joining us!
SFU INDG professor annie ross says that having a dedicated space where she can engage her students in Making will have a huge impact on Indigenous learning and teaching at SFU. www.sfu.ca/dashboard/fa...
Congratulations to the award winners, including Kicya7 Joyce Schneider and Marianne Ignace!
Alt SFU Indigenous Studies in collaboration with the Centre for Indigenous Literatures, Oratures, and Media (CRILOM) November 6, 2025 Photovoice Exhibit and Creative Writing Workshop Photo: Tanaya Winder Photovoice Exhibit 11AM - 3PM | SWH Atrium | Open public event Creative Writing Workshop with Tanaya Winder 2:30 PM - 4PM | SWH 9095 | Registration is required at Eventbrite
Nov 6: Join SFU INDG and the Centre for Indigenous Literatures, Oratures, and Media (CRILOM) for a photovoice exhibit and creative writing workshop with Tanaya Winder.
Pre-registration required for workshop. Learn more: www.sfu.ca/indg/news-ev...
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SFU INDG's Michaela McGuire is co-hosting a webinar on October 29, Buried Burdens: The True Costs of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Ownership.
Learn more and sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Read a brief contributed by Michaela McGuire, SFU INDG term lecturer.
Text: Canada Research Chair Zoe Todd mobilizes research to protect freshwater fish Image: A drawing depicting an undulating, snake-like grey fish, a Lampetra Camtschatica or Arctic Lamprey, on a vibrant multi-coloured background. Artwork by Zoe Todd
Zoe Todd is collaborating with experts to bring greater public awareness to threatened fish habitats in the Prairies and Western Canada. Learn more about the project, funded by a @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca Connection Grant: www.sfu.ca/indg/news-ev...
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**Please note that the venue for this event has changed to SFU Harbour Centre**
We Survived the Night: An Indigenous Reckoning
Thursday, October 30 | 7PM
HC 1900 Fletcher Theatre, SFU Harbour Centre (515 West Hastings St, Vancouver)
