Indigenous Studies

Indigenous Studies alumnus Hannah Big Canoe shares her creative talents through award-winning poetry

With dual minors in Indigenous Studies and Creative Writing, Hannah Big Canoe (BA, 2024) found a path towards graduation that empowered her to learn about her identity, while developing her talents. learn more
Students learn about Indigenous and global issues through printmaking

INDG 363 - Indigenous Poetry, Poetics, Printmaking is a studio course where students learn printmaking techniques. In Spring 2024, the course was co-taught by Simon Fraser University (SFU) Indigenous Studies professor annie ross and instructor Courtney Vance. learn more
Sharing her voice opens possibilities for Indigenous Studies alumnus Keianna James

"I am the first member of my family to graduate with a bachelor’s degree,” says Keianna James, a new alumnus of Indigenous Studies at Simon Fraser University (SFU). learn more
Leading archaeology prize in publishing recognizes Chelsey Geralda Armstrong's ancient trail research

Chelsey Armstrong and her research collaborators are receiving accolades for their ongoing efforts to protect Indigenous trail systems. learn more
Marianne Ignace wins 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award

Congratulations to Marianne Ignace for adding Excellence in Teaching to her many accolades. As an SFU faculty member for three decades, Ignace has gained respect and admiration among her students for her dedication to preserve, teach, and restore Indigenous languages within Indigenous communities. learn more
Nicholas Reo named new Canada Excellence Research Chair

Simon Fraser University (SFU) Indigenous Studies faculty member Nicholas Reo was announced as Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Coastal Relationalities and Regeneration. learn more

Welcome to the Department of Indigenous Studies

Progressive learning in Indigenous studies

SFU Indigenous Studies (formerly First Nations Studies) is committed to providing you a progressive, comprehensive learning experience rooted in both traditional and contemporary Indigenous logic, practice and theory.

As a community of learners, the Department of Indigenous Studies connect academic rigor and Indigenous perspectives through activist research, creative production and community engagement.

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