Haida Gwaii | FNST 120 & ANTH 270

The coastal rainforest island archipelago of Haida Gwaii is the ancestral home of the Haida people, and the inspiration of the rich and beautiful Haida culture.

Students will learn from Elders, and other knowledgeable Haida people, about the ancient history, culture, language, lifeways, connections to the land, and the impacts of colonialism. Students will meet Elders and leadership working with fluent speakers committed to restoring and revitalizing the Haida language, and efforts of reconciliation and relationships that build cultural understanding. This Field School is unique and a special opportunity for students.

Courses | 6 credits

  • FNST 120 - Aboriginal Languages - Preservation and Revitalization
  • ANTH 270 - Traditional Knowledge in Practice

Instructors

Admission requirements

  • Completed and signed Field School Permission Form [PDF]
  • Permission of Instructor Form required to bypass ANTH 270 course pre-requisites of ANTH 102, ANTH 111, ANTH 112, and SOCI 101 or SOCI 102

Permission of Instructor Form [PDF]

Dates and locations

Haida Gwaii

May 21 to June 5, 2026

Program fees

DomesticInternational
Field trip fee$750.00$750.00
ANTH 270$345.42$1,388.13
SOCI 270$345.42$1,388.13
Student Union fees$56.38$56.38
Total$1,497.22$3,582.64

Non-refundable deposit due at registration: $250.00 ($100.00 commitment fee + 20% of the field trip fee)

Full payment is due by May 7, 2026

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