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INDG 462: Indigenous Oral Testimony: Theory, Practice, Purpose, Community is an engaging course at...

Join us for a day of dialogue focused on one of our region’s most pressing concerns, affordable...

On March 23, 2026, members of the Simon Fraser University (SFU) community visited the First...

Scientific interest in Indigenous environmental management practices has increased globally, often...

The Department of Indigenous Studies invites you to join us in celebrating Dr. Eldon Yellowhorn's...

The Department of Indigenous Studies invites you to join us in celebrating Dr. Eldon Yellowhorn's...

Through an innovative study published in Quaternary International, Simon Fraser University...

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Sean Carleton for an online presentation and...

Indigenous Studies professor annie ross describes the practice of Making as based in...

Zoe Todd, an associate professor of Indigenous Studies and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in...

Join SFU Indigenous Studies and the Centre for Indigenous Literatures, Oratures, and Media (CRILOM)...

Eight outstanding Simon Fraser University (SFU) researchers will share $1,449,440 for their...

Rock Your Mocs is a campaign to celebrate the diversity of Indigenous peoples through the sharing...

On Thursday, October 30th, join Massy Books, SFU Indigenous Studies, Penguin Random House, Talking...

Taking an Indigenous Studies course in French at Simon Fraser University (SFU) inspired...

Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is pleased to announce the...

Holy Crow Arts and SFU Indigenous Studies invite you to a special screening of Honor Thy Mother, a...

Simon Fraser University (SFU) Indigenous Studies professor Eldon Yellowhorn is using his skills as...

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is pleased to announce the scholars selected to the...

Research Excellence Award in Humanities Marianne Ignace Linguistics, Indigenous Studies, and...

As part of a course offered by Simon Fraser University’s Department of Indigenous Studies,...

A self-described “comic nerd,” award-winning translator Sarah Henzi sees graphic novels as a rich...

Aspiring filmmaker and author Andryah Ayotte (BA and Research Certificate, 2025) believes that by...

The Departments of Indigenous Studies and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies invite you to join...

Métis author Matthew Tétreault will join us for two events at Simon Fraser University's Burnaby...

Zoe Todd, an Associate Professor of Indigenous Studies and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in...

After winning both a Canada Prize and the Modern Language Association (MLA) Prize for Studies in...

Congratulations to Indigenous Studies associate professor Chelsey Geralda Armstrong on...

Simon Fraser University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is pleased to showcase...

By decoding the DNA of the beaked hazelnut (Corylus cornuta), a native plant that thrives in...

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) recently announced the scholars selected to the...

Hannah Big Canoe (BA, 2024) grew up in the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation community with...

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is pleased to announce the scholars selected to the...

INDG 363 - Indigenous Poetry, Poetics, Printmaking is a studio course where students learn...

Chelsey Geralda Armstrong, an assistant professor in Simon Fraser University’s...

Dear INDG Graduates of 2024, First and foremost – CONGRATULATIONS! Obtaining your undergraduate...

"I am the first member of my family to graduate with a bachelor’s degree,” says Keianna James...

It’s a childhood memory etched deep in their mind. The moment Zoe Todd says a fish changed their...

At this event, Sto:lo Scholar Dr. Wenona Hall shared her PhD research findings on Indigenous...

Congratulations to Marianne Ignace for adding Excellence in Teaching to her many accolades. As an...

SFU Indigenous Studies professor annie ross encourages her students in INDG 462 -...

In a major stride for Métis representation and Indigenous voices on the world stage, Simon Fraser...

Researchers from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History led a new analysis that sheds...

Stó:lō scholar Wenona Hall is opening a new chapter for the Department of...

Simon Fraser University (SFU) Indigenous Studies faculty member Nicholas Reo was announced as...

Zoe Todd, an associate professor in Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) Department of Indigenous...

For Paige Desjarlais (BA, 2023), enrolling in Indigenous Studies at Simon Fraser University (SFU)...

The research project, titled Cultivating Resurgence: A Deep Time Approach to People-Plant...

Simon Fraser University (SFU) Indigenous Studies faculty member Zoe Todd is among the country’s new...

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is pleased to announce the scholars selected to the...

Dear Graduates of 2023, The faculty and staff in the Department of Indigenous Studies join you in...

During her time as an undergraduate at SFU, Zandvliet also completed an extended minor in...

For Todd Nelson (BSc, Hons., 2022), Simon Fraser University (SFU) provided a conduit to learn about...

Eldon Yellowhorn, Professor and Department Chair of Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) Department of...

The Department of Indigenous Studies (INDG) at Simon Fraser University (SFU) continues to...

Simon Fraser University (SFU) Indigenous Studies professor Deanna Reder is featured as the...

Eldon Yellowhorn, Professor and Department Chair of Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) Department of...

Simon Fraser University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is pleased to announce...

Dr. Eldon Yellowhorn, Professor and Department Chair of Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) Department...

Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) Department of Indigenous Studies is pleased to introduce our...

As a single mom, providing her young daughter with a bright future motivated Sarah Rain to work...

SFU Indigenous Studies Professor Dr. Eldon Yellowhorn has been interviewed by SFU Research for the...

Ashley Kyne, who recently graduated from Simon Fraser University (SFU) with her bachelor of arts in...

Dear Graduates of 2022, It is an amazing feat to complete your degree during a pandemic and all of...

During her nearly two decades as a student at Simon Fraser University, Gottfriedson’s life...

New research combining archaeological, ecological data and traditional ecological knowledge has...

The Department of Indigenous Studies condemns state and corporate acts against the Gidimt’en people...

Now in its second year, the Greg Younging Conversation will again feature Cree-Métis...

The Blackfoot and Cree Revitalization Project team, led by SFU Indigenous Studies professor Dr....

The Department of Indigenous Studies (INDG) is proud to announce that its staff have received the...

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is pleased to announce the scholars selected to the...

By Gladys We Dr. Dorothy Grant, OC, was the first Haida fashion designer in Canada. A member of the...

I'm Métis, and plan to have a career focussed on serving Indigenous communities - choosing to major...

Message from Dr. Deanna Reder, INDG Chair: Dear October 2021 SFU Graduates in Indigenous...

Dr. Eldon Yellowhorn was recently featured in a live Q and A with Astronomer Marley Leacock, hosted...

Message from Dr. Deanna Reder, INDG Chair: Dear June 2021 SFU Graduates in Indigenous Studies, I am...

Kelli Keegan, chose to major in Indigenous Studies as a direct effort to connect with the teachings...

“I am Cree-Métis, and have always really enjoyed learning about Indigenous peoples and histories. I...

Members of the Department of Indigenous Studies, the Indigenous Languages Program, the Department...

Members of the Department of Indigenous Studies stand in solidarity with Muslim communities in...

Study marks the first time that Indigenous forest gardens have been studied in North America.

Though they come to Indigenous studies from different pathways and backgrounds, Kimberley John and...

Indigenous Writing since 1867: Once Neglected Now Celebrated is a collection of one of the most...

From forest garden ecosystems, to the cultural and phytogeography of native crabapples, to the...

Fabian Romero brings a depth of perspective to their work as a community-based artist, filmmaker,...

Eden Robinson is one of four Jack and Doris Shadbolt Fellows in the Humanities for 2020-2021. The...

Dr. Sarah Henzi’s introduction to Indigenous literature might surprise you. Across the ocean from...

We are pleased to welcome Eden Robinson and Fabian Romero to the INDG team as Shadbolt Fellows...

Join us for the launch of Cold Case North: The Search for James Brady and Absolom...

Message from Dr. Deanna Reder, INDG Chair: Dear 2020 SFU Graduates in Indigenous Studies, I wish...

Lenna Nakamura enrolled in the Indigenous Studies (INDG) Post-Baccalaureate Diploma to further...

Indigenous Editing and Publishing Practices 9:30 -9:50 AM Rachel Taylor (Iñupiaq), “Gathering...

Seven Simon Fraser University scholars have been named to the Royal Society of...

To Speak With a Golden Voice July 16, 2020 - April 11, 2021 at the Bill Reid Gallery, 639 Hornby...

We are excited to share our new logo reflecting our name change from First Nations Studies (FNST)...

A singer, a pow wow dancer, a regalia maker, a writer and a drummer: Jakob Knudsen is an artist on...

Eldon Yellowhorn's book 'What The Eagle Sees,' has won the 2019 Nautilus Book Awards Silver prize...

Message from Dr. Deanna Reder, INDG Chair: Dear 2020 SFU Graduates in First Nations Studies, I am...

Georgina Johnston came to SFU in pursuit of a criminology degree so she could become a police...

My name is Naomi Narcisse. I am from the St'at'imc Nation muta7 Xaxli'pmeckan. I grew up on a tiny...

By Dr. Marianne Ignace  The following phrases relating to the COVID-19 epidemic and how we...

Dr. Ronald Spatz (University of Alaska) was a visiting scholar at SFU in Summer 2019 and...

In 2004, SFU acquired a 19-metre-long, $600,000 colonial artwork painted by Charles...

We believe in, support, maintain, and work towards our enshrined and collective...

By Ian Bryce In June 1967, Métis leader Jim Brady and Cree councilor Abbie Halkett went on a...

"Sorting Libraries Out: Decolonizing Classification and Indigenizing Description" will be...