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Various beaded fringe earrings of different patterns and colours hang on display at an outdoor vendor market.
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Audrey Heath honours Lax Gibuu spirit through beading

Peak Web November 30, 2023

Nestled in the unceded and traditional territories of the Kwikwetlem, Tsleil-Waututh, Stó:lō, Qayqayt and Stz’uminus Peoples resides the beautiful Lax Gibuu beadwork created by Audrey Heath. Heath comes from the Gitxsan Nation in Northern British Columbia and holds “various European ancestries, such as French and Scottish.” As a fourth-year student at SFU completing a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in communication and Indigenous studies, she also works at the SFU Indigenous Student Centre as Indigenous student life coordinator. When not studying or working at SFU, Heath creates one-of-a-kind Indigenous beadwork jewellery on her Instagram page, @Laxgibuu.beads. “My family…

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Headshot of D. O. Gibson. Gibson wears a blue hat that says “G.O.A.T.” and a blue plaid shirt against a black backdrop.
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D. O. Gibson inspires youth through hip-hop

Peak Web January 30, 2023

World record-setting rapper, Duane “D.O” Gibson, kicked off the year with the Black Music 365 tour which teaches youth in BC about the musical contributions of Black Canadian talent. Gibson spent the second week of January speaking and performing his…

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Closeup headshot of Angela Sterritt in front of blurred-out trees and buildings in the background.
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Meet Angela Sterritt: SFU Library’s 2023 non-fiction writer in residence

Peak Web January 18, 2023

SFU recently welcomed Angela Sterritt, writer and “award-winning investigative journalist” as their 2023 writer in residence. Sterritt is part of the Gitanmaax community of the Gitxsan Nation and Bell Island Newfoundland. With over a decade of experience covering powerful stories,…

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A clear glass of shaved ice topped with mango, a scoop of ice cream, and a cookie held up in front of a wall with greenery and string lights.
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Hidden Gems: Delightful desserts

Peak Web October 13, 2022

With fall semester in full swing and evenings getting longer, what better way to lift your spirit than with something sweet? Whether you have good news to celebrate, want to end a dinner date with dessert, or simply crave a…

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A photo of the outside of SFU Surrey campus’ entryway atrium. The image looks slightly stretched out, but is otherwise pretty recognizable. The photo was taken at dusk, accenting the building’s lighting.
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SFU Surrey’s TD Community Engagement Centre transitions to virtual volunteering amid COVID-19

Peak Web June 17, 2020

The SFU Surrey TD Community Engagement Centre (CEC) is offering virtual volunteering opportunities for the summer. Due to the health risks associated with COVID-19, all of the in-person volunteering opportunities have been temporarily cancelled. However, by mid-April, the CEC was…

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It’s time for government intervention against the spread of false information

Peak Web May 24, 2020

As the total number of coronavirus cases in Canada rises to approximately 79,112 (at the time of writing) people are increasingly looking to social media for news, information, and entertainment. While the increased use of social media is positive in…

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