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SFU Indigenous Studies
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We offer sequential, comprehensive learning rooted in traditional and contemporary Indigenous logic, methodology, practice and theory.
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#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 327 - Indigenous Women in Canada Image: The Indigenous Studies logo, featuring a thunderbird and a wolf, over an abstract background.
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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#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 332 - Indigenous Ethnobotany B-Sci. Photo: sundew on the Hesquiat Peninsula Trail
November 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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#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...
INDG 462 INDIGENOUS ORAL TESTIMONY: THEORY, PRACTICE, PURPOSE, COMMUNITY Image credit: annie ross
November 13, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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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
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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
November 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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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
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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
November 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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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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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
October 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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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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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
October 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Join us with @massybooks.bsky.social for the launch of Julian Brave NoiseCat's new book, "We Survived the Night: An Indigenous Reckoning.”

Oct 30 | 7 PM | SFU Harbour Centre, Fletcher Theatre

Tickets and info🎟️: www.eventbrite.ca/e/we-survive...
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30TH AT 7 PM, WE SURVIVED WE SURVIVED THE NIGHT An Indigenous Reckoning Julian Brave NoiseCat in conversation with Michelle Cyca Penguin Random House Canada Capilano University Library Massy Books Gallery Talking Stick SFU Indigenous Studies VANCOUVER WRITERS FEST SFU Harbour Centre, Fletcher Theatre 515 W Hastings St.
October 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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#SFU students: thinking of declaring an Indigenous Studies credential?
Join us for an Ask the Advisor Info Session to learn about the benefits and requirements of declaring an INDG major or minor.
Nov 5 | 12:00PM | ZOOM
Sign up to receive the Zoom link: surveymonkey.ca/r/T5P32L2
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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
October 16, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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We Survived the Night: An Indigenous Reckoning
Julian Brave NoiseCat in conversation with Michelle Cyca
Thursday, October 30 | 7PM
SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts
Register and learn more: www.eventbrite.ca/e/we-survive...
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30TH AT 7 PM, WE SURVIVED WE SURVIVED THE NIGHT An Indigenous Reckoning Julian Brave NoiseCat in conversation with Michelle Cyca Penguin Random House Canada Massy Books Talking Stick Vancouver Writers Fest SFU Indigenous Studies SFU Centre for the Arts, 149 W Hastings St.
October 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Taking an Indigenous Studies course in French at SFU inspired Anya Garcia (BA, 2025) to declare her minor.
“The course was important to me, and it started me on a path I was not expecting.”
Story: www.sfu.ca/indg/news-ev...
#mySFUgrad #FASSgrad
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“My advice to students is to find an Indigenous Studies course about a topic that matters to you and try it out.” Photo: Anya Garcia at SFU Burnaby Campus
October 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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September 30 marks the annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.
Visit SFU's website for learning resources and ways to get involved: www.sfu.ca/about/truth-...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 29, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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SFU INDG professor Eldon Yellowhorn is sharing Indigenous knowledge with the next generation of readers. With co-author Kathy Lowinger, Yellowhorn has written several award-winning children’s non-fiction books.
Watch the interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZTz...
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Eldon Yellowhorn: Ours to Tell Thumbnail of a Youtube video depicting Eldon Yellowhorn and the cover of his book “Ours to Tell: Reclaiming Indigenous Stories.”
September 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Welcome (or welcome back) to SFU! We enjoyed meeting everyone who dropped by our booth at Welcome Day. Big thanks to our amazing volunteers!
Have questions about SFU Indigenous Studies? The Undergraduate Advisor and Recruiter is available to help! www.sfu.ca/indg/program...
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Staff, faculty and students at the Indigenous Studies booth at SFU Welcome Day
September 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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A self-described “comic nerd,” award-winning translator Sarah Henzi sees graphic novels as a rich medium to share research findings.
Read the interview: www.sfu.ca/indg/news-ev...
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Translated graphic novel educates readers on reconciliation in Québec; Artwork credit: Emanuelle Dufour (portrait of Sarah Henzi and cover) from "Québec Was Born in My Country!" A Diary of Encounters between Indigenous and Québécois Peoples by Emanuelle Dufour; Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2025.
July 16, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Career Chat with Burnaby Public Library yesterday! Would you be interested in future career events? Let us know what topics and fields you'd like to learn about.
Students listening to the presentation by the career chat speaker
June 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Next week! Join us to explore career options in library services. Bring your friends and learn about potential career paths and working with the community at Burnaby Public Library. All students and alumni are welcome.
events.sfu.ca/event/44616-...
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TUESDAY, JUNE 24 11AM-12PM | SWH 9095 CAREER CHAT BURNABY PUBLIC LIBRARY Co-sponsored by: Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Indigenous Studies Burnaby Public Library Image: a smiling librarian working at a desk
June 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Interested in learning about potential career paths where you can work with the community? Come with your friends, and learn how working at the Burnaby Public Library can complement your degree.

June 24 | 11AM - 12PM | SWH 9095 | Free snacks and swag!
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TUESDAY, JUNE 24 11AM-12PM | SWH 9095 CAREER CHAT BURNABY PUBLIC LIBRARY Co-sponsored by: Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Indigenous Studies Burnaby Public Library Image: a smiling librarian working at a desk
June 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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SFU INDG alumnus Andryah Ayotte — an aspiring filmmaker and author — believes that by shining a light on the root causes of social and political issues, storytellers can inspire positive change in communities.
Story: www.sfu.ca/indg/news-ev...
#MySFUGrad #fassgrad
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“I have collected a lot of research working on the book with my grandpa to honour my grandma.” - Andryah Ayotte Photo: Andryah Ayotte at “The Bluffs, Lookout” (Morris Valley Rd, Agassiz).
June 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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#SFU students: thinking of declaring an Indigenous Studies credential? Want to learn more about areas of study we offer? Join us for an Ask the Advisor Info Session!
June 4 | 12:30PM | ZOOM
To receive the Zoom link, sign up at: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/W9XW7DT
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SFU Indigenous Studies Info Session June 4 | 12:30PM | ZOOM Text collage: Program requirements; enrolment; major; planning; student resources; research certificate; INDG-online; graduation; co-operative education; minor
May 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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#SFU students: join us with @sfugsws.bsky.social for a Career Chat with Burnaby Public Library (BPL)!

A librarian will talk about careers and community initiatives at BPL, followed by Q&A with students.

June 24 | 11AM - 12PM | SWH 9095 | Free snacks!

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TUESDAY, JUNE 24 11AM-12PM | SWH 9095 CAREER CHAT BURNABY PUBLIC LIBRARY Co-sponsored by: Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Indigenous Studies Burnaby Public Library Image: a smiling librarian working at a desk
May 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Take a pause at the end of your week for a special screening of How People Got Fire, a beautifully animated short film rooted in Indigenous storytelling, imagination, and intergenerational knowledge.
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SLC SHORT MOVIE NIGHT: "HOW PEOPLE GOT FIRE" BELZBERG LIBRARY - SLC (SFU VANCOUVER) FRIDAY, MAY 30 | 4:30-5:30 PM SFU LIBRARY
May 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Questions about SFU Indigenous Studies? Ask the advisor!
Join us for an Info Session to learn about the benefits of declaring an INDG Major or INDG Minor.
June 4 | 12:30PM | ZOOM
To receive the Zoom link, sign up at: surveymonkey.ca/r/W9XW7DT
SFU Indigenous Studies Info Session June 4 | 12:30PM | ZOOM Text collage: Program requirements; enrolment; major; planning; student resources; research certificate; INDG-online; graduation; co-operative education; minor
May 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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On May 15 & 16, join us for two events with Métis author Matthew Tétreault at SFU Burnaby (Diamond Alumni Centre: Thompson Room). Part of the La voix des mots conference, the events with Matthew Tétreault are free and open to the public. www.sfu.ca/indg/news-ev...
La voix des mots: May 15-16 Image: Book cover for Hold Your Tongue by Matthew Tétreault
May 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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On May 8, join Beyond the 2 Solitudes Comics Conference at SFU Harbour Centre. The event includes the launch of the English translation of ‘Québec Was Born in My Country!’ by Emanuelle Dufour and translated by Sarah Henzi: www.eventbrite.ca/e/beyond-the...
Event Poster: Beyond the 2 Solitudes Comics Conference Harbour Centre, Simon Fraser Universit,y 515 W Hastings St., Vancouver, May 8th, 2025 With the support of KIAS Artwork © Michael Yahgulanaas Book Cover: Emanuelle Dufour "Québec Was Born in My Country!" A Diary of Encounters Between Indigenous and Québécois Peoples Preface By Prudence Hannis Translation And Foreword By Sarah Henzi
April 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM