New Indigenous land stewardship degree will prepare the next generation of land protectors to restore ecosystems and take action on climate change
Partnership between the University of British Columbia Faculty of Forestry and the Mastercard Foundation will expand opportunity for Indigenous students in environmental management.
Q&A with Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship Student Emma Charles
We sat down with BILS student Emma Charles as she shares her future career aspirations, her experiences in the program, and how it has deepened her connection to land and community.
Q&A with Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship Student Drew Brown
We sit down with BILS student, Drew Brown, about what inspired him to pursue this program, the impact of blending traditional ecological knowledge with current land management practices, and how the program is preparing him to support Indigenous-led land stewardship and governance.
In the Spotlight: Garry Merkel
We sat down with Dr. Garry Merkel (nadi’ denezā) to discuss his background, his work and the vision for the Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship.
In The Spotlight: Tara Atleo, haḥuuła
Tara Atleo, haḥuuła, joins UBC Forestry as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management.