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Posts by SFU Indigenous Studies

Memorial, Potlatch, Gifting, Nation-Al Gallery
Photo: Panelists speaking at the event on March 23, 2026 at SFU First Peoples’ Gathering House

Memorial, Potlatch, Gifting, Nation-Al Gallery Photo: Panelists speaking at the event on March 23, 2026 at SFU First Peoples’ Gathering House

Organized by SFU INDG professor annie ross, “Memorial, Potlatch, Gifting, Nation-Al Gallery” brought awareness to the Heiltsuk Nation’s efforts to bring home funerary belongings that were in the Royal BC Museum’s collection.
Visit our website to read the full event recap: www.sfu.ca/indg/news-ev...

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INDG 332 - Indigenous Ethnobotany, B-Sci
Photo: Berberis aquifolium (tall Oregon-grape).

INDG 332 - Indigenous Ethnobotany, B-Sci Photo: Berberis aquifolium (tall Oregon-grape).

#SFU students: looking for a B-Sci 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.
More information: www.sfu.ca/indg/program...

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Rooted in reciprocity: the fundamentals of Indigenous environmental stewardship

@sfuindg.bsky.social professor Chelsey Geralda Armstrong studies how environmental science engages with Indigenous knowledge. Her research centres on reciprocity and relationships - key reasons Indigenous stewardship has sustained ecosystems for millennia.

Read more below.

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Dr. Eldon Yellowhorn’s Last Lecture
Dr. Eldon Yellowhorn’s Last Lecture YouTube video by SFU Indigenous Studies

Join us in celebrating Dr. Eldon Yellowhorn's upcoming retirement by watching one of his final lectures on Heritage Foods. Recorded on March 2, 2026, at the First Peoples' Gathering House at SFU Burnaby Campus.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHHp...

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UBC

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...

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INDG 332 - Indigenous Ethnobotany, B-Sci
Photo: Berberis aquifolium (tall Oregon-grape).

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...

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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.

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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

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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.

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

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

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Example of phytolith morphotypes identified in the study.
Text: Microscopic evidence in soil reveals forest garden's past

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...

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Have you registered yet? This event is coming up fast!

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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.

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

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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.

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. ❄️❄️❄️

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Best Books for Teens 2025 Our expert librarians have selected the year's best books for kids, teens, and adults! Discover a selection of 25 e-books that you can read right away—with no wait times!—through December 31, 2025, pl...

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...

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INDG 327 - Indigenous Women in Canada
Image: The Indigenous Studies logo, featuring a thunderbird and a wolf, over an abstract background.

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

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

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...

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Quantum Fish School Zoe Todd | November 14, 2025 – January 31, 2026 | The Cabinet | Room 4390 – SFU School for the Contemporary Arts, 149 W. Hastings St., Vancouver

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

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

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...

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Happening this week!

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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

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

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Congratulations to all the new fellows, including SFU INDG students Akira Iahtail, Eli Hacker, and Xander Elstone!

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So happy to hear that you enjoyed the event! Thank you for joining us!

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Making as Reconciliation: annie ross on Spirit, Place and Community at SFU's First Peoples' Gathering House

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...

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Congratulations to the award winners, including Kicya7 Joyce Schneider and Marianne Ignace!

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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

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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