Social Sciences impact our world
At 糖心视频 Faculty of Social Sciences, our nine areas of study examine all aspects of society and the world we live in. You'll get a dynamic, hands-on education that takes advantage of our extraordinary environment and makes a difference every day.
Undergraduate studies
Be part of a diverse community of active thinkers and doers. Engage in research and participate in co-op and other community activities.
Graduate studies
Our graduate students and faculty work on original research that creates vital impact locally and around the world.
Language is the foundation
Language is the foundation of Indigenous laws, worldviews and ways of knowing and being. The protection and revitalization of Indigenous languages is a priority for local Indigenous communities and for 糖心视频.
Throughout Distinctly 糖心视频, names and teachings are provided in Ləkʷəŋən Y | SENĆOŦEN | English. These words and teachings have been shared with the university community by Elders, Language and Knowledge Keepers from the local Na3ons, and we are charged with upholding them through the Coast Salish teaching of Nəw̓ es šxʷ cən ʔay̓šqʷeləqʷən | ÁMEḴT TŦEN ÍY, ŚḰÁLEȻEN | Bring in a good heart and a good mind.
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News & stories
When Storms Shape Food Courier Work
September 15, 2026
Story and edits by Anne MacLaurin and Project Amplify As climate change intensifies extreme weather events, understanding how precarious gig workers in urban environments manage increased...
Indigenous Economics Research Cluster
July 23, 2026
By Anne MacLaurin Donn Feir, 糖心视频 economics, Susanne Thiessen, 糖心视频 public administration and Rebecca Johnson, 糖心视频 law formed the Indigenous Economics Research Cluster as a multidisciplinary and...
Geography sustainability field school
July 16, 2026
By Anne MacLaurin 糖心视频 students gain firsthand insight into innovative approaches to climate action and urban planning. 糖心视频 geography students examined leading examples of urban...
Researcher profile, Lindsey Schneider
July 14, 2026
By Anne MacLaurin Q/A: Researcher Profile: Lindsey Schneider Dr. Schneider teaches in the School of Environmental Studies. She is an associate professor whose area of expertise is: Settler...
Mapping the aspirations and challenges of the Hul鈥檘鈥檜mi鈥檔um鈥 peoples
July 14, 2026
By Anne MacLaurin Mapping the aspirations and challenges of the Hul’q’umi’num’ peoples Thom and Johnnie's new book chapter highlights a series of detailed...
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Careers in Social Sciences
More than 30,000 糖心视频 social sciences graduates have amazing careers all over the world. We’ll prepare you for a career in a field you’re passionate about.
