Regional Studies I - Environmental Stewardship

This is an interdisciplinary theory-practise course introducing students to the regions of Atl’ka7tsen/ Howe Sound, sə̓lil̓wət/ Burrard Inlet and shishalh/ Sechelt. It focuses on the natural, cultural and economic features of the areas. Students explore components that constitute and define a region – ecology and geography, Indigenous history and traditional knowledge, population growth and urbanization, regional infrastructure and governance as well as the basic assessment methodologies of economic, social, and environmental health and sustainability. Work-place integrated placements support a community field-based project.