Dr. Catherine Nolin
Dr. Catherine Nolin, Professor and Chair of the Department of Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of Northern British Columbia,is the recipient of the Ehor Boyanowsky Academic of the Year Award.
Dr. Brian Menounos is Professor in the Department of Geography and holds a Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Glacier Change at the University of Northern British Columbia.
This award recognizes the contributions to the non-academic community made by faculty members who are at an early point int heir careers. Edōsdi, which literally means someone who raises up pets and children, or more simply, "someone who is a teacher," was born and raised in La̱x Kxeen (Prince Rupert, BC) on Ts'msyen territory and is a member of the Tahltan Nation. Her clan is crow and her crest is frog. For almost 25 years, as a student, educator and researcher, Edōsdi has built relationships with Aboriginal communities, which includes connections with youth with their Elders. Edōsdi has developed many courses and programs, which have often included ways to Indigenize curriculum, decolonize teaching, and provide support for Aboriginal learners.
Dr. Mills earned her BA from Radcliffe/Harvard, and her PhD from Harvard. Her research interest include First Nations land claims, religion and law, and reincarnation beliefs and cases.
On April 3, 2013, honored guests and dignitaries, university administrators, and academics representing the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, the University of Victoria, the University of Northern British Columbia, and Royal Roads University gathered to recognize three very deserving recipients of the 9th annual CUFA-BC Distinguished Academic Awards.
Dr. Chris Opio and his family at the CUFA-BC Awards banquet on April 11th (from left to right): Elliot, Nathan, Chris, and Therese.
The CUFA-BC Distinguished Academic Awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding faculty members at BC's public universities who use their research and scholarly work to benefit the general public. Sheryl MacKay, host of CBC Radio One’s North by Northwest, emceed the awards dinner held on Wednesday, April 11th in Vancouver.
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