The Undercurrents exhibit is now open! Visit www.freshwaterfishfutures.ca/undercurrents-exhibit to view. @zoestodd.bsky.social @sfufass.bsky.social

UNDERCURRENTS EXHIBIT 2026

Undercurrents is an online multimedia exhibit that explores artistic responses to water, fish, and aquatic ecologies, where materiality, memory, myth, and metaphor converge.

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SFU Indigenous Studies@sfuindg.bsky.social · 3w ago

The Institute for Freshwater Fish Futures, founded by Zoe Todd, is launching an online art exhibit, Undercurrents, curated by Rapichan (Ta) Phurisamban and Courtney Chetwynd, on July 29, 2026. Learn more: www.sfu.ca/indg/news-ev... @sfufass.bsky.social

Congratulations to SFU INDG's @zoestodd.bsky.social on being awarded a SSHRC Insight Development Grant to support research titled "The Implications of Canada's National Sovereign AI Compute Strategy for Freshwater Fish Futures and Indigenous Governance."

SFU Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences@sfufass.bsky.social · 2w ago

We are pleased to share that seven @sfu.ca FASS researchers were awarded Insight Development Grants by @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca to launch new projects in their area of expertise. Learn more about these projects at: www.sfu.ca/fass/news/20...

#SFU students: looking for fall courses? Space is available for INDG 111 - Introduction to Indigenous Research Methods. View course outlines at our website: www.sfu.ca/indg/program...

Read about SFU INDG's Zoe Todd and ‘The Art of Entanglement’ in The Tyee.

The Tyee@thetyee.ca · 2w ago

“What if I told you that you are part fish? Not metaphorically, but scientifically.” 🐟 #TyeePresents #Sponsored

#SFU students: Space is available for INDG 433 - Indigenous Environmental Justice and Activism this fall. This course examines Indigenous environmental logic and environmental concerns of contemporary times. View course outlines at our website: www.sfu.ca/indg/program...

The Institute for Freshwater Fish Futures, founded by Zoe Todd, is launching an online art exhibit, Undercurrents, curated by Rapichan (Ta) Phurisamban and Courtney Chetwynd, on July 29, 2026. Learn more: www.sfu.ca/indg/news-ev... @sfufass.bsky.social

#SFU students: space is available for INDG 232: Indigenous Science. This fall, explore the ongoing, time-tested, and hard-earned scientific realities of Indigenous peoples globally. Browse upcoming course outlines at our website: www.sfu.ca/indg/program...

#SFU students: looking for fall courses? Space is available for INDG 360 - Popular Writing by Indigenous Authors. This course examines works of popular fiction by Indigenous authors and their use of specific genres. www.sfu.ca/indg/program...

#SFU students: Space is available for INDG 353 - Indigenous Heritage Stewardship this fall. This course explores topics in Indigenous cultural heritage preservation and stewardship in an age where digital and new media technologies are ubiquitous. Course outlines: www.sfu.ca/indg/program...

Looking for a course at SFU this fall? INDG 250: Introduction to Indigenous Policy introduces students to federal and provincial policies impacting the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples both historically and contemporarily: www.sfu.ca/indg/program...

#SFU students: this fall, Indigenous Studies is offering INDG 322-3: Reclaim Endangered Indigenous Language with Kicya7 Joyce Schneider. What makes it unique? A Nuk̓w7antwálhkalh ("we help each other") approach to language learning. Learn more: www.sfu.ca/outlines.htm...

Congratulations to Bonnie August, Gordon Anthony and their two daughters for graduating from SFU Indigenous Languages! www.sfu.ca/linguistics/... @sfu.ca @sfufass.bsky.social

Family of four celebrates graduation from SFU Indigenous Languages

“We are incredibly proud of what can be achieved through family support, commitment, and working toward goals together.”

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While pursuing her degree, SFU INDG alumnus Akira Iahtail (BA & Research Certificate, 2026) brought awareness to Indigenous filmmakers. She was also a FASS Dean's Fellow and involved in the Honouring Indigenous Students Traditional Powwow: www.sfu.ca/indg/news-ev... @sfufass.bsky.social #MySFUGrad

The always excellent @mediaindigena.bsky.social just released a new episode from the 'Beyond Fires and Floods' Indigenous climate gathering at UBC last October. Listen to the first half of our panel on water here: mediaindigena.libsyn.com/beyond-fires... Whole series here: mediaindigena.libsyn.com

MEDIA INDIGENA : Indigenous current affairs: Beyond Fires & Floods: Pt 9 (ep 374)

ON THIS EPISODE: The ninth instalment of BFF: Beyond Fires & Floods—our on Indigenous climate narratives—presents the beginning of “Taking on Water,” the fourth session of our gathering's second ...

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SFU INDG's Chelsey Geralda Armstrong has been awarded an Exploration grant by the New Frontiers in Research Fund #NFRF for the project “Reshaping Nature: Disentangling Colonial Myths from Indigenous Landscape Management.” www.sfu.ca/indg/news-ev... @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca @sfufass.bsky.social

Read a new op-ed contributed by Michaela McGuire, SFU INDG term lecturer.

Yellowhead Institute@miskoaki.bsky.social · 3mo ago

In this Brief, Michaela M. McGuire (Jaad Gudgihljiwah examines how fiscal decisions intersect with justice policy, resource development and militarization – and what that reveals about Canada's approach to addressing gender violence. Read the full Brief: yellowheadinstitute.org/2026/sunsett...

INDG 462: Indigenous Oral Testimony: Theory, Practice, Purpose, Community is an engaging course where students learn about Indigenous Testimonio/y, or personal experience stories. Thank you to students Justine Smoke and Janel Jack for sharing their art and reflections: www.sfu.ca/indg/news-ev...

Indigenous oral testimony inspires student artwork

INDG 462: Indigenous Oral Testimony: Theory, Practice, Purpose, Community is an engaging course at Simon Fraser University (SFU) where students learn about Indigenous Testimonio/y, or personal experie...

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Organized by SFU INDG professor annie ross, “Memorial, Potlatch, Gifting, Nation-Al Gallery” brought awareness to the Heiltsuk Nation’s efforts to bring home funerary belongings that were in the Royal BC Museum’s collection. Visit our website to read the full event recap: www.sfu.ca/indg/news-ev...

#SFU students: looking for a B-Sci course for Summer Intersession? Space is available for INDG 332 - Indigenous Ethnobotany. This course is an introduction to the study of plant knowledge and use by Indigenous peoples. More information: www.sfu.ca/indg/program...

@sfuindg.bsky.social professor Chelsey Geralda Armstrong studies how environmental science engages with Indigenous knowledge. Her research centres on reciprocity and relationships - key reasons Indigenous stewardship has sustained ecosystems for millennia. Read more below.

Rooted in reciprocity: the fundamentals of Indigenous environmental stewardship

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Join us in celebrating Dr. Eldon Yellowhorn's upcoming retirement by watching one of his final lectures on Heritage Foods. Recorded on March 2, 2026, at the First Peoples' Gathering House at SFU Burnaby Campus. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHHp...

Dr. Eldon Yellowhorn’s Last Lecture

YouTube video by SFU Indigenous Studies

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Join UBC PHH for a keynote lecture with Dr. Dorothy Cucw-la7 Christian, with respondent SFU INDG's Dr. Wenona Hall. Is the University Recognizing the Gifts of Indigenous Knowledges? March 13 at UBC Robson Square. Learn more and register: publichumanities.ubc.ca/keynote-lect...

#SFU students: looking for a Breadth-Science course for Summer Intersession? Space is available for INDG 332 - Indigenous Ethnobotany. This course is an introduction to the study of plant knowledge and use by Indigenous peoples. Course information: www.sfu.ca/indg/program...

Last month, #SFUSPP & @sfuindg.bsky.social co-hosted “Working with First Nations Communities,” a workshop highlighting principles important for working w/ Indigenous peoples on public policy. We thank Samantha Jack (Nuu-Chah-Nulth & Yale Nations) of Len Pierre Consulting for leading this session.

Early this month, the Shadbolt Fellows presented the ways the Fellowship supports them to continue growing their communities and build inclusive futures for all. Read the full story here: www.sfu.ca/fass/news/20... @sfu.ca @sfuindg.bsky.social @sfuhistory.bsky.social @sfuenglish.bsky.social

MLW begins today! Every day this week there is something new to participate in. Today's activities include: 🌎 Multilingual Engagement Table 🇫🇷 Writing for the Public (delivered in French) 🇯🇵 Japanese Culture Day www.sfu.ca/wll/mlw.html

SFU Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences@sfufass.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Join SFU Multilingual Week February 23 to 28, 2026. Celebrate linguistic diversity in a week-long series of event: a keynote, talks, panels, roundtable discussions, and a language and culture expo. Everyone is welcome—students, faculty members, and staff. And it's free! www.sfu.ca/wll/mlw.html

Dr. Yellowhorn will be presenting on food security & sovereignty. These are issues many Indigenous people encounter as consumers, particularly when accessing sea foods & country foods. Maintaining customary diets and choices is a daily challenge. Register and find out more. @sfu.ca

SFU Indigenous Studies@sfuindg.bsky.social · 6mo ago

SFU Indigenous Studies invites you to join us in celebrating Dr. Eldon Yellowhorn's upcoming retirement! Dr. Yellowhorn will be presenting one of his last in-person lectures on Monday, March 2nd, on the topic of Heritage Foods. RSVP: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1983041467... @sfufass.bsky.social

SFU Indigenous Studies invites you to join us in celebrating Dr. Eldon Yellowhorn's upcoming retirement! Dr. Yellowhorn will be presenting one of his last in-person lectures on Monday, March 2nd, on the topic of Heritage Foods. RSVP: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1983041467... @sfufass.bsky.social

Anishinaabe community members and Anishinaabe language enthusiasts are invited to submit any original visual and/or narrative contributions for a new monolingual Anishinaabemowin magazine called ASAB ('net'). Learn more: corrconstellation.com/asabmagazine

SFU INDG assistant professor Chelsey Geralda Armstrong and her research team examined soil phytoliths to understand the distant past of Lhemqwó:tel, a forest garden in Sts’ailes territory on the Harrison River. Story: www.sfu.ca/indg/news-ev...