Adventures in Northwest Watersheds

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

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.

June 1-9, 2022

Criminal Justice

Have you ever considered if our criminal justice system is fair and effective? Examine how the police, courts and prison system respond to criminal behaviour.

May 1 - May 19, 2023

Haida Gwaii Field School

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

May 23 - June 3, 2023

Haida Gwaii: First Nations Culture and Language

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

Humans and their Environment

The Humans and their Environment field school offers students a chance to see the intersections between people, place, politics and traditional knowledge.

May 1 - May 12, 2023

Icefields to Oceans

Learn about geomorphology, environments and society by examining the unique landscapes of northwestern BC.

June 5 - June 28, 2023

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.

May 1 - May 12, 2023

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 19 - June 30, 2023

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.

May 1 to May 19, 2023

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. 

June 22 - June 30, 2023

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.

June 6-17, 2022

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.

August 8 - September 1, 2023

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.

August 21 - September 1, 2023

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.

June 5 - June 21, 2023