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.

Baking

Learn the theory behind the successful preparation of desserts and pastries and then demonstrating your skills in the bakeshop.

No current offering for this field school. 

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

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.

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 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.

ENGR 122 | Engineering Design and Sustainability

This course expands on student's understanding of engineering design as applied to larger, more self-directed projects.

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: 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

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.

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

Through classroom and field-based experience, explore how Indigenous peoples have managed, modified, and stewarded their lands since time in memorial. 

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. 

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.

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.

July 15 to August 23, 2024

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.

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.