The University of Northern British Columbia recently held a ceremony to honour the late Lheidli T’enneh Elder Edith (Edie) Frederick—who was UNBC’s first Elder in Residence—by renaming its First Nations Centre Research Studio. The studio is now named the Edie Frederick Indigenous Research Studio and bears a portrait of and plaque about Frederick. The plaque outlines her contributions to the university, which included advancing Indigenization across the institution’s campus and supporting students, faculty, and staff in learning Indigenous knowledge systems and ways of being. “It is so special to see this space named in honour of my mother,” said Jason Frederick, speaking on behalf of the Frederick family. “She cared deeply about sharing language, stories and traditional skills so others could learn them. This studio will continue that spirit of connection, learning and cultural exchange.”
