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The Department of Indigenous Studies is offering a field course (INDG 435) for undergraduate students, taking place between May 11-24, 2025.

The field course is designed in collaboration with Wilp Luutkudziiwus (Gitxsan) in whose territory we will conduct field surveys and research in topics related to Indigenous land management and food systems, archaeology, historical ecology, and GIS mapping.

This short application gives you an opportunity to tell us a bit about yourself, your experience in outdoor and backcountry settings, and why you want to take this course. Prerequisites are INDG 101 or INDG 201W and permission of the instructor. Completion of INDG 232 and/or INDG 332 would be an asset.

Information Session:
JANUARY 17TH, 2025, 2 PM (ZOOM)

Contact Chelsey Geralda Armstrong for details or any other information: chelsey_geralda@sfu.ca

APPLICATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 15th, 2025

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* 1. Please provide your full name and SFU email address

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* 2. What is you current major/minor and what year are you in?

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* 3. Tell us a bit about you and your personal/academic background (200 words max)

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* 4. Tell us why you want to join, and what you hope to gain or learn from the field school (200 words max).

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* 5. Please rate your experience in outdoor/backcountry settings

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* 6. List any safety training experiences/credentials:
(Select all that apply.)

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* 7. List any food aversions or allergies

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* 8. Do you have a full valid driver's license? Do you have a vehicle you are able to bring/use for the length of the field course?

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* 9. The cost of the field school (e.g., accommodation, food) will be covered by the Department of Indigenous Studies.

However, you will be required to cover the cost of: (1) transportation to/from Terrace, BC, and (2) basic field gear (good shoes, work gloves, etc.). Are you able to cover these costs or will you need financial support?

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