Interested in Community Engaged Research?

Join the Secwépemc History Field School Info Session on February 19, 2:00–4:00 PM at the CLC Assembly Hall (drop-in).

About the Course:
Community-led research is often regarded as the “gold standard” for ethical, robust, and responsive engagement with Indigenous Peoples, but what does this look like in practice? This field school offers an exciting opportunity for students to introduce and immerse themselves in community-led, mutually beneficial research within the instructor’s Indigenous community, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops, BC).

Over four weeks, participants will engage in learning focused on Indigenous historical scholarship. The course begins with a week of classroom preparation, followed by three weeks of living in Tk̓emlúps and working on historical research projects in collaboration with the Secwépemc Nation. In line with mutually beneficial research practices, students will present their findings to the community during a thank-you feast.

Dates: June 30 – July 31, 2025
Location: Online/Tk̓emlúps(Kamloops), BC
Costs: Tuition through Open Studies between $350-$1500 (audit or for credit)
Instructor: Sarah Nickel, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair

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