Immerse yourself in the rich and amazing Gitxsan culture and history, while learning about the traditional usages of plants, including the tree of life, cedar weaving, and other traditional activities, such as the preparation of smoked salmon.
The People of the Skeena Field School will take place in the Terrace area where you will visit the Gitxsan Eagle Clan’s fishing site of Guxts’eliksit. At this Language Preservation and Culture Camp, students will be hosted by Skaỳan (Anita Davis), Hereditary Chief/Matriarch, and other Eagle Chiefs/Elders.
Course | 6 credits
- FNST 110 - Ethnobotany: Plants & First People
- ANTH 203 - Northern Nations of the Northwest Coast
Instructor
In some cases, pre-requisites may be waived. POI form is required for all applicants.
Seats are limited.
Register now!
July 28 to August 15, 2025
- Gitxsan Territory along the Ksyen (Skeena) River
- Guxts’eliksit Language & Culture Camp
- Terrace campus
| Domestic
| International
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|---|
| Field trip fee | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| FNST 110 | $367.17 | $1415.13
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| ANTH 203 | $314.67 | $1362.63 |
| Student Union fees | $54.64 | $54.64 |
| Total | $1286.48 | $3382.40 |
6 seats reserved for Nursing students
Non-refundable deposit due at time of registration: $210.00
Final payment due: July 14, 2025
Field School Permission form required at time of registration.
Additional International Emergency Medical Insurance and/or
Student Union Extended Health and Dental insurance fees may apply.