First Nations Studies
Moments of SFU’s history with the Indigenous community
Peak Web July 4, 2018By: Jonathan Pabico, Peak Associate In the 1960s, First Nations were never included in discussions to construct SFU on Burnaby Mountain. To this day, relationships between the university and First Nations communities are still imperfect. In 2017, Sarah Guraliuk wrote for The Peak about the reality of authenticating her heritage with “acceptable proof” before accessing financial aid meant for Indigenous students. While the following events are not an exhaustive list, here are some pieces of the past that illustrate the intricate relationship between SFU and the Indigenous Community. Editor’s note: If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this…
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Lack of support for First Nations Studies at SFU, says Senate
Peak Web February 20, 2018Discussion regarding the current status and role of SFU’s department of First Nations studies (FNS) broke out in the latest SFU Senate meeting on February 5. Single-digit faculty When a motion to approve the action plan for the department…
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