History
SFYou: Dr. Amyn Sajoo
June 29, 2026By: Zainab Salam, Editor-in-Chief with contributions from Petra Chase, Features Editor If you’re studying political science, international studies, or history at SFU, you’re likely to have had the pleasure of encountering this remarkable professor. Having taken a course previously instructed by him (IS 302: Humanitarian Intervention), I conducted a video interview with Dr. Amyn Sajoo last fall. “It’s certainly been a very long journey,” Sajoo recounted during our chat, smiling. “I’ve been very fortunate.” The SFU lecturer and scholar-in-residence was referencing his over four decades of contributions to diverse disciplines. With a focus on human rights, he’s helped facilitate countless…
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A map of Indigenous history, scenic surroundings, and unmatched eateries
March 12, 2025The Lower Mainland’s nature and cultural scenes are some of the best in the world. Not everyone can take a quick bus and be able to enjoy a yummy dosa while listening to the beautiful melody of churning waves. This…
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BC teachers lobby to teach Nakba in BC schools
May 7, 2024In March, the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) voted in support of a motion to lobby the provincial government to include the Nakba in the BC curriculum. This was a result of the advocacy work of Parents for Palestine YVR, …
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The BC curriculum must prioritize Black representation
March 19, 2024Content warning: mentions of racism, enslavement, and sexual assault. Last November, the Surrey School District pulled four books discussing racial issues from the reading curriculum for Grade 10–12 students. The reason? Students felt unsafe in their classrooms after reading through…
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SFU should revive their Latin American courses
October 13, 2023In 2020, SFU suspended their Latin American studies program. There was little explanation for this, and since it’s been three years, I can only assume they aren’t prioritizing its return. As someone who had been hoping to further understand my…
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Humble Beginnings
June 19, 2023Documenting recipes is important because it allows future generations, such as you and I, to learn a bit about those who came before us. As a Chinese Canadian, I sometimes find that I have no real connection to the place…
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SFU paleobotanist discovers ancient fossils on Burnaby Mountain
May 11, 2023New research from SFU paleoecologist Dr. Rolf Mathewes reveals evidence for what the geography and plant life on Burnaby Mountain would have looked like over 40-million years ago. When Mathewes was an SFU undergraduate, he discovered ancient plant fossils on…
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SFU Archives curates beer archives
November 30, 2022SFU Archives and Record Management is beginning a beer collection to trace the history of breweries in the province. The collections will include records of various local breweries and their documentation, breweriana, and advertising material. The information and archives include…
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Army of Lovers celebrates the histories of local lesbian feminists
July 26, 2022Army of Lovers: Lesbian, Bisexual, Two Spirit, and Queer Women, 1970s and 80s is an oral and visual archival exhibit taking place at SFU’s Harbour Center campus. Running from July 14–August 21, the exhibit focuses on interviews conducted by students…
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Brodie Douglas gives presentation about historical perspectives on Métis health
July 7, 2022On June 9, BC Centre for Disease Control and SFU faculty of health sciences hosted a virtual presentation by Brodie Douglas on the historical context of Métis health. Tanya Davoren, the senior director of health of Métis Nation BC, welcomed…
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