Faculty

Avery is a white woman with short curly hair. She wears a v neck black shirt. Text reads 'New faculty member: Dr. Avery Everhart'

Avery Everhart appointed Assistant Professor in GIS, Cartography and Transformation

Avery is a leader in the emerging field of applied transgender studies, and co-founder of the Center for Applied Transgender Studies.

Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis selected for Vancouver Magazine Power 50 List

Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis selected for Vancouver Magazine Power 50 List

The list aims to recognize those most influencing Vancouver’s present — and future.

Geraldine Pratt awarded AAG Distinguished Scholarship Honors

Geraldine Pratt awarded AAG Distinguished Scholarship Honors

AAG Honors are offered annually to recognize outstanding accomplishments by members in research and scholarship.

A map showing the location of the Oldman River Dam upstream of the federal government's designation of the boundaries of 'Peigan Indian Reserve No. 147' in what is federally known as southern Alberta

New paper examines Piikani Nation’s experience of challenging Oldman River Dam

Assistant professor Michael Fabris explores the unwillingness of Canadian frameworks to engage with Indigenous law.

Professor Emeritus David Ley appointed to Order of Canada

Professor Emeritus David Ley appointed to Order of Canada

The Order of Canada is one of the country’s highest honours.

Happy retirement to Dan Hiebert

Happy retirement to Dan Hiebert

After a varied and remarkable career in the department, we prepare to bid a fond farewell to professor Dan Hiebert as he retires at the end of December.

Aerial view of a fen in the Rocky Mountains - bright green vegetation surrounds areas of open water.

New project to study the role of wetlands in combating climate change

Sara Knox is co-PI on the pan-Canadian initiative.

COP27: Egypt Unsilenced Collective

COP27: Egypt Unsilenced Collective

Mohammed Rafi Arefin and Naomi Klein share perspectives from journalists, lawyers and activists on the ground in Egypt during and after the climate conference.

Alaska border project awarded SSHRC Insight Development Grant

Alaska border project awarded SSHRC Insight Development Grant

Led by Desiree Valadares, ‘Circuits of Capital’ will document infrastructural routes that traverse Alaska and Canada – including steamboat lines, ice roads and the Alaska Highway.

Collaborative film selected for Bangkok festival

Collaborative film selected for Bangkok festival

‘City of Long Stay’ is a collaboration between Prof. Geraldine Pratt, the University of Newcastle’s Dr. Caleb Johnston and Berlin performance collective Costa Compagnie.