Welcome to the First Nations Studies Program
at the University of British Columbia

Before you explore our site further, please join us for a moment in acknowledging that FNSP and UBC are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people.  We thank Musqueam for its hospitality and support of our work.

About us

Our Indigenous studies curriculum is interdisciplinary, drawing on the strengths of scholars across the university, and organized around a strong and innovative core... Read More>>

Fourth-year FNSP Majors complete a six-credit research practicum in partnership with an Aboriginal organization... Read More>>

News and FNSP Events

February 8, 2012
Time: 2:30-4:30 PM
Location: Liu Institute for Global Issues, Multipurpose Room (6476 NW Marine Drive)
Free and open to the public, limited capacity

Experts in anthropology, law, literature, and Indigenous studies will discuss critical questions relating to...

February 4th, 2012
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 PM
Location: UBC Longhouse, 1985 West Mall
Free and Open to the Public


Internationally known poet, performer, writer and saxophone player Joy Harjo is accompanied by artist and songwriter Larry Mitchell in a night of music and storytelling.

February 2 & 3, 2012
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 PM
Location:  UBC Longhouse, 1985 West Mall
Free and open to the public

From musician, poet, and playwright Joy Harjo (Mvskoke) comes a deeply compelling journey of struggle, displacement, self-discovery, and healing. Invoking spoken word,...

Spencer Lindsay, a recent FNSP graduate, spoke on CBC's The Early Edition on January 10, 2012 about Decolonizing Knowledge, a group he founded with fellow classmate Sarah Ling, , and the naming of the new houses at Totem Park. Decolonizing Knowledge is a student-led initiative that facilitates stra...

Students enrolled in FIPR 469A this spring will have the rare opportunity to work with Canada’s most distinguished Aboriginal filmmaker, Alanis Obomsawin.

"Selective endorsement without intent to implement: Indigenous Rights and the Anglosphere"

The First Nations Studies Program is excited to announce the launch of Indigenous Foundations!

FNSP's Approved Course List for the 2011/12 Winter Session is now available.

Effective 2011W, the First Nations Studies Program will be implementing new and exciting changes to its curriculum...

Quick Links

UBC Vancouver Aboriginal Portal
UBC First Nations House of Learning
Indigenous Foundations
Approved Course List
Course Spotlight

UBC Events

Thu, 02 Feb 2012
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Sat, 04 Feb 2012

Contact Us

Tel: (604) 822-2905
Fax:
(604) 827-5101
Email: fnsp.arts(at)ubc.ca

In Person:
Buchanan E266
1866 Main Mall
University of British Columbia

By Mail:

University of British Columbia
First Nations Studies Program
1866 Main Mall
Buchanan A240
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6T 1Z1

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