Digging deep into herbicide impact on forest ecosystems
In a first for UNBC, Ecosystem Science and Management Associate Professor Dr. Lisa Wood has garnered an Alliance Society grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada to lead a five-year project aimed at better understanding the extent of the impact of glyphosate-based herbicides on forest systems.
Lheidli T'enneh First Nation accepts Respectful Acknowledgment pledge from UNBC
Eighteen Respectful Acknowledgement pledge plaques will be on display in the buildings at the UNBC Prince George campus.
UNBC graduate student nets prestigious scholarship
After working in her chosen field for a decade, Annika Putt was lured back into academia by the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary research team examining the eulachon fishery population in Haisla traditional territory along B.C.'s northwest coast.
Cultural ties inspire career path
A move to Fort St. John to reconnect with extended family has led to a much deeper connection to her cultural roots for Jolene van Wieringen. The recent UNBC graduate found her community and calling during a practicum placement while completing her Bachelor of Social Work degree at the Peace River-Liard campus.
The power of example
Modelling for others her belief in the importance of education, Julia Adams passionately pursued two degrees in her home community in the Nass Valley as a way to deepen her understanding and further connect to Nisga'a culture and traditions.
Reclaiming Indigeneity creates future plan
The First Nations Planning major in the School of Planning and Sustainability allowed this year's recipient of the Pounamu Taonga Award to explore, understand and further establish her sense of identity. Ryan O'Toole says the experiences gained during her undergraduate degree have been life changing.
Learning never ends
As UNBC continues to celebrate the Class of 2023, the importance of lifelong learning and learning in home communities was highlighted during the graduation ceremony at the Wilp Wilxo'oskwhl Nisga'a Institute.
Secwépemc leader and poet to receive honorary degree
Garry Gottfriedson, a Secwépemc knowledge holder and cultural leader committed to lending his knowledge in both land-based teaching and creative writing, is set to receive an honorary degree on May 26.
Carving space to share stories
It was a season for learning new skills and sharing stories through art, as students gathered with Cree/Dakelh artist Clayton Gauthier for wood carving sessions through the winter months.