Ella Pendlington

A collage of photos of places in the lower mainland: Lhuḵw’lhuḵw’áyten (Barnet Marine Park), K’emk’emelay (CRAB Park), Xwmélch’sten (Capilano River and Capilano Indian Reserve No. 5), and Whey-ah-wichen (Cates Park)
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Indigenous place names in so-called Greater Vancouver

Peak Web June 22, 2026

By: Ella Pendlington, SFU Student The phrase “Beautiful British Columbia,” the slogan stamped on all BC license plates, is often used to describe BC. From the Pacific Coast to the Rocky Mountains, the landscapes here are no doubt stunning. What is now known as BC exists on unceded land that has been cared for by Indigenous Peoples since time immemorial. Greater Vancouver is located on the Coast Salish territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), Qayqayt, Semiahmoo, sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen), and Stó:lō Peoples. But overwhelmingly, regions and landmarks in BC are known…

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An illustration of a person sleeping in the SUB cubicle with a mask covering their eyes. A book is hanging over the eds of the cubicle and they have a bunny pillow next to them.
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Long Story Short: I’m learning to redefine my understanding of rest

Peak Web January 26, 2026

By: Ella Pendlington, SFU Student Content warning: brief mention of slavery. I knew beginning university would be a big change. Now that I’ve finished my first semester, I wouldn’t say it’s the content that’s been the biggest challenge, but the…

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Collage of old Peak articles referenced in the piece
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The Peak’s 60th anniversary: Notable articles from 1965–1995

Peak Web November 11, 2025

By: Ella Pendlington, SFU Student and Petra Chase, Features Editor Since 1965, The Peak has brought issues that matter to students to the forefront, investigating concerns, engaging students in university and local politics, and allowing a space to build community. …

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