Indigenous history

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A map of Indigenous history, scenic surroundings, and unmatched eateries

Peak Web March 12, 2025

By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor The 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 spring and summer, spend some time outdoors, learn about some of the history behind the best scenic spots, and test out some of so-called Vancouver’s food scene all in one go.  City views from Ch’etl’am and Swaywi  [caption id="attachment_131034" align="alignnone" width="696"] PHOTO: Mason Mattu / The Peak[/caption] Let’s start at Ch’etl’am (John Lawson…

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A closer look at SFU’s Indigenous art displays

Peak Web October 3, 2023

By: Olivia Visser, Copy Editor Lhuḵw’lhuḵw’áyten (Burnaby Mountain) has been home to hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people for thousands of years. Today, the mountain is known to many as the location of SFU’s main campus — a decision that was made…

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Exterior of building with a closeup of the words “Museum of North Vancouver” in bold white block letters in front a window. There are trans flags and pride flags hanging from the canopy.
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MONOVA is the little gem of North Vancouver

Peak Web September 6, 2023

By: Maia Lomelino (She/They), SFU Student Content warning: mentions of residential schools and internment camps. It’s not new that the Shipyards region in North Vancouver is becoming a hotspot for entertainment on the North Shore. With easy access from the…

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Book cover featuring an illustration of a person with brown skin and long brown hair showing from the neck-down wearing a white T-shirt with feathers printed on it.
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Must-read books by Indigenous authors

Peak Web June 13, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer [caption id="attachment_125483" align="alignnone" width="198"] PHOTO: Courtesy of One World[/caption] Sabrina & Corina: Stories by Kali Fajardo-Anstine This contemporary collection of stories is rated just over four stars on Goodreads, though in my opinion, it deserves…

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A large white bowl with bison bourguignon, a stew with chunks of meat, carrot, and vegetable garnish. On the side, on a plate, is a loaf of bread and carrots.
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Rooted brings Indigenous cuisine to SFU dining hall

Peak Web June 6, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Rooted is a new program bringing traditional Indigenous ingredients and flavours to the SFU Dining Commons. Curated in collaboration with Steph Baryluk, a Teetl’it Gwich’in chef from Teetl’it Zheh in the Northwest Territories, the menu…

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It’s time to rethink British Columbia’s colonial name

Peak Web November 28, 2022

By: Karissa Ketter, News Editor To everyone who proudly calls themselves British Columbian: I hate to break it to you, but you’re probably neither British, nor Columbian. So, why do we live in a province with this name, and more…

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What does it mean to be an immigrant on stolen lands?

Features July 1, 2022

By: Meera Eragoda, Features Editor Content warning: war, genocide, colonialism, anti-Indigeneity, racism It’s uncomfortable but necessary to think about what it means to be a racialized immigrant settler on stolen lands. For many of us, life is better than in…

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