SFU Indigenous Studies

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We offer sequential, comprehensive learning rooted in traditional and contemporary Indigenous logic, methodology, practice and theory.

INDG 111 - Introduction to Indigenous Research Methods; Background image: the Indigenous Studies graphic artwork, featuring a thunderbird and a wolf, which is overlayed on an abstract background.
INDG 433 - Indigenous Environmental Justice and Activism; Background image: the Indigenous Studies graphic artwork, featuring a thunderbird and a wolf, which is overlayed on an abstract background of a creek with rushing water and rocks.
The Institute for Freshwater Fish Futures Restor(y)ing fish futures, together. UNDERCURRENTS Multimedia Exhibit Launching July 29, 2026
INDG 232: Indigenous Science; Photo: a hand wearing fingerless gloves, holding back a small green leaf to examine a plant with berries.
INDG 360 - Popular Writing by Indigenous Authors; Background image: the Indigenous Studies graphic artwork, featuring a thunderbird and a wolf, which is overlayed on an abstract background of stacked books.
INDG 353 - Indigenous Heritage Stewardship; Background image: the Indigenous Studies graphic artwork, featuring a thunderbird and a wolf, which is overlayed on an abstract background.
INDG 250: Introduction to Indigenous Policy; Background image: the Indigenous Studies graphic artwork, featuring a thunderbird and a wolf, which is overlayed on an abstract background.
SFU Indigenous Studies; Reclaim Endangered Indigenous Language; INDG 322-3 B100 Fall 2026 Photo: course instructor Kicya7 Joyce Schneider with a small group of language learners at a presentation.
“I would love to uplift Indigenous youth and show them how the arts can help us to love ourselves and our culture.” - Akira Iahtail Photo: Akira Iahtail, smiling in the sunlight, wearing powwow regalia
Text: Chelsey Geralda Armstrong leads innovative research supported by New Frontiers in Research Fund Photo: Members of the research team sitting on a terrace mound
Memorial, Potlatch, Gifting, Nation-Al Gallery Photo: Panelists speaking at the event on March 23, 2026 at SFU First Peoples’ Gathering House
INDG 332 - Indigenous Ethnobotany, B-Sci Photo: Berberis aquifolium (tall Oregon-grape).
INDG 332 - Indigenous Ethnobotany, B-Sci Photo: Berberis aquifolium (tall Oregon-grape).
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.
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS ASAB ANISHINAABEMOWIN MAGAZINE ISSUE NO. 1: SKATE, SNOW & SURF
Example of phytolith morphotypes identified in the study. Text: Microscopic evidence in soil reveals forest garden's past
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.
INDG 327 - Indigenous Women in Canada Image: The Indigenous Studies logo, featuring a thunderbird and a wolf, over an abstract background.
INDG 332 - Indigenous Ethnobotany B-Sci. Photo: sundew on the Hesquiat Peninsula Trail
INDG 462 INDIGENOUS ORAL TESTIMONY: THEORY, PRACTICE, PURPOSE, COMMUNITY Image credit: annie ross
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 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
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
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
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.
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
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.
“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
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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.”
Staff, faculty and students at the Indigenous Studies booth at SFU Welcome Day
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.
Students listening to the presentation by the career chat speaker
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
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
“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).
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
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
SLC SHORT MOVIE NIGHT: "HOW PEOPLE GOT FIRE" BELZBERG LIBRARY - SLC (SFU VANCOUVER) FRIDAY, MAY 30 | 4:30-5:30 PM SFU LIBRARY
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
La voix des mots: May 15-16 Image: Book cover for Hold Your Tongue by Matthew Tétreault
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
Author Deanna Reder (left) and narrator Mackenzie Ground (right) with the cover of Reders’ book, Autobiography as Indigenous Intellectual Tradition: Cree and Métis âcimisowina.
INDG 332 - Indigenous Ethnobotany Breadth-Science Photo: sundew on the Hesquiat Peninsula Trail
ISSU PRESENTS COFFEE SOCIAL GET TO KNOW FELLOW STUDENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE INDIGENOUS STUDIES FACULTY! WED, MARCH 5TH POP BY ANYTIME FROM 12-3PM ROOM: SUB 1440 FREE SNACKS AND BEVRAGES ALL STUDENTS WELCOME
SFU Indigenous Studies Info Session FEB 25 | 12:30PM | ZOOM Text collage: Program requirements; enrolment; major; planning; student resources; research certificate; INDG-online; graduation; co-operative education; minor
Land-Based Field Course, Indigenous Studies 3 WEEKS, 6 CREDITS (INDG 435) | MAY 2025 Information Sessions: December 3rd, 2024, 2 pm (zoom) January 17th, 2025, 2 pm (zoom) Photo: A scenic image of mountains with blue sky and forests.
The cover of Autobiography as Indigenous Intellectual Tradition: Cree and Métis âcimisowina; a photo of Deanna Reder, professor of Indigenous Studies and English at SFU