Adventures in Northwest Watersheds

Explore the wilderness of the northwest, focusing on freshwater systems.

ANTH 205 | Archaeology of Northern British Columbia

A survey of the archaeological records for northern B.C.

ANTH 212 | Cultural Resource Management

This intensive is an introduction to the practice of cultural resource management in British Columbia. We will explore the nature of cultural resources in B.C., delve into the ethics of archaeology, and highlight the steps being taken to increase First Nations' participation in the management and interpretation of heritage resources in B.C.

June 23 to July 4

Biodiversity of Invertebrates

In this intensive field school, students will investigate invertebrate life in a variety of natural landscapes in Northwest BC, from terrestrial to freshwater to marine.

August 19 to Aug 28, 2024

BIOL 201 | Invertebrate Zoology

This introduction to the invertebrate phyla provides an overview of the structure, function, evolution, diversity and ecology of invertebrate animals by examining the increasing complexity in form and function in the invertebrates and their evolutionary and ecological relationships.

May 4 to May 16, 2025

Coast Mountain Ecology

Explore the diversity of our regional ecosystems as you spend two weeks studying temperate rainforest and alpine, aquatic, and riparian systems in our outdoor classrooms.

Criminal Justice

Is our criminal justice system fair and effective? Examine how the police, courts and prison system respond to criminal behaviour. The Criminal Justice Field School combines two courses, Introduction to the Criminal Justice System and Forensic Psychology, in a compressed, 3-week format.

May 9 to May 23, and June 6 to June 20, 2025

Includes some weekend hours

Culture and Spirituality: Psychology Field School in Japan

Discover the rich cultural, spiritual, and historical tapestry of Japan in this immersive field school designed for students of psychology and cultural studies. 

May 14 to May 26, 2025

Disturbed Environments

Explore the resilience of our natural world after natural disturbances such as lava, wildfires and floods, and human disturbances such as forestry, road building and industrial development.

May 6 to May 17, 2024

ENGL 151 | Technical Writing I

English 151 is designed to introduce students to the skills involved in the production of documents related to the workplace.

May 6 to June 25, 2025

ENGL 209 | Creative Writing

English 209 is designed to introduce students to a variety of genres of creative writing, including poetry, creative non-fiction, drama, and fiction.

ENGR 121 | Engineering Design and Drafting

Students will use imagination and creativity to engage in the engineering design process through individual exercises and a series of mini-projects and labs undertaken in groups.

ENGR 122 | Engineering Design and Sustainability

Continuing from ENGR 121, this course expands on student's understanding of engineering design as applied to larger, more self-directed projects.

Ethics of Globalization

Place-based learning that explores the impacts and implications of globalization on small rural communities. Develop your own perspective on these issues.

May 12 to May 23, 2025

Foraging, Harvesting, and Processing

Explore areas in the West coast area in search of local delicacies including grasses, berries, and mushrooms with local Traditional Knowledge Keepers.

April 7 to April 18, 2025

GEOG 225 | The Many Geographies of British Columbia

Students will explore the deep Indigenous roots of British Columbia in the context of colonial interactions, the modern nation-state, and emerging concerns about social and economic sustainability in a global economy. 

June 23 to June 30, 2024

Haida Gwaii Field School

The emphasis of this field school is on the sustainability of rural communities while introducing students to the First Nation cultures of the northern northwest coast.

May 22 to June 5, 2025

Haida Gwaii: First Nations Culture and Language

Learn from Elders and the Haida people about their history, culture, language, lifeways, connections to the land, and impacts of colonialism.

May 22 to June 3, 2024

Haida Gwaii: People and their Natural Environment

Experience the culture and history of the amazing Haida people and explore the unique ecology of the archipelago.

Humans and their Environment

Learn about social applications, resource management, ethics, and local systems of knowledge and practice. Become familiar with alternative cultural ways of knowing and relating to the environment.

June 3 to June 14, 2024

Icefields to Oceans

Learn about geomorphology, environments and society by examining the unique landscapes of northwestern BC in this 4-night, off-campus field intensive.

May 20 to June 20, 2025

Kitsumkalum

An opportunity to learn outside, improve field research skills, and experience the culture and environment that makes our region unique.

Life in the Oceans

A journey that will take you from inter-tidal zones to the wide-open ocean to witness the range of life in between.

Marine Invertebrate Zoology

Embark on an exploration to discover the diverse world of marine invertebrates of the North coast.

April 29 to May 10, 2024

Opportunities in the Skeena

Complete 6 credits of Business Administration courses in a 2.5 week condensed experiential, place-based field school here in the Skeena region.

Ornithology: Biology of Birds

This field school will give an overview of evolution, diversity, life history and behaviour of birds. 

June 9 to June 20, 2025

People and Place: Indigenous Connections to Place and Landscape in Northwest BC

Explore the history, archaeology, and culture of Indigenous Peoples living on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in northwestern BC. In class lecture and final paper. In the field. Overnights required.

May 5 to May 23, 2025

People and Place: The History and Geography of British Columbia

Through classroom and field based experience, explore the cultural and environmental diversity of British Columbia, from past to present. 

People of the Skeena

Immerse yourself in the rich and amazing Gitxsan culture and history, while learning about the traditional usages of plants, cedar weaving, and traditional activities such as the preparation of smoked salmon. 

July 28 to August 15, 2025

Permaculture Design

Learn how to create sustainable communities through the process of permaculture design.  Complete a variety of outdoor activities, lectures and visits to field sites.

Plants and their Ecosystems

Explore the dynamic forest ecosystems of northwest BC, from the lush, dense coastal forests, to the drier, cooler ecosystems of the interior plateau.

POLI 102 | Canadian Politics and Government

In this course will study the political landscape and the electoral system, Legislative procedures, and how they connect with us.  

PSYC 208 | Social Psychology

How do groups think and behave in different circumstances? Why do people discriminate against each other? Learn about these topics from a psychological perspective. 

June 3 to June 14, 2024

PSYC 215 | Research Methods in Social Sciences

In Psychology 215, you will learn how to conduct a study in social sciences using experiments, observations, and surveys, in addition to interviews.

Rainforests and Coastal Communities

Gain knowledge of both geography and ecology while being immersed in one of the most ecologically and environmentally diverse places on earth.

Relationships and Language: Truth and Reconciliation in North Western BC

Learn about the early relationships between First Nations people and European newcomers and explore language restoration and revitalization.

Rural Challenges in Marketing

Get out of the classroom to perform research and assist local organizations in designing a marketing strategy that meets the need of their customers.

February 21 to March 1, 2025

Seafood (Fish and Shellfish)

Travel to areas in Northwest BC to experience and participate in the harvest, processing and cooking of local seafood and fish for hands-on experience.

June 2 to July 11, 2025

Sense of Place: Gitga'at Territory Seaweed Camp

Experience the spectacular geography of the northwest coast while you participate in traditional seafood harvesting and processing.

Skeena Watershed Ecosystems

Explore environmental factors that determine the distribution and function of local ecosystems that extend from the alpine to river valleys.

Smithers Sustainability Collaborative Field School

This unique learning experience will connect learning alongside local businesses, organizations, entrepreneurs, and residents to co-create a live community project through a design-based process, using a variety of tools and strategies to ensure a viable start-up.

August 18 to 23, 2025
August 25 to 27, 2025

Stewart/Telegraph Creek

Experience local Indigenous culture while developing an appreciation for a wide variety of geomorphological processes and landscapes.

Stories on the Land

Learn about how heritage sites are managed and how stories about these places are told.

Traditions in Bloom: Indigenous Ethnobotany of K’xeen and Beyond

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of local traditional plant knowledge and Indigenous ways of knowing.

July 7 to July 18, 2025