Indigenous languages
Embark Sustainability hosts “Language as Nourishment” community kitchen
July 16, 2025By: Corbett Gildersleve, News Writer On June 25, Embark Sustainability held a community kitchen event titled “Language as Nourishment.” This event, hosted in the Student Union Building’s community kitchen, was led by Kil Daagwiiya Hooper, an undergraduate student studying political science and Indigenous studies, James Houle, a graduate student in Mathematics, and Marie Haddad, director of engagement at Embark. Hooper and Houle are leaders from the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Student Association. They spoke to the importance of maintaining and revitalizing Indigenous languages as they led the group in making Indian tacos and jum. The Peak attended the event…
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SFU should make Indigenous language courses free for students
February 16, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Content warning: mentions of residential schools and colonialism. Language inspires connection. Being able to communicate in the language of your culture fosters meaningful engagement within and outside of your community. In high school, students in…
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Dr. Marianne Ignace named into the Royal Society of Canada
September 28, 2020By Karissa Ketter, News Writer SFU professor Dr. Marianne Ignace was named a fellow in the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), a national academy that promotes research in arts, humanities, and sciences. Dr. Ignace is a leading scholar in Indigenous…
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