UNBC First Nations Centre Research Studio honours the late Edie Frederick with new name
PRINCE GEORGE — A new name for a research studio at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) honours Lheidli T’enneh Elder Edith (Edie) Frederick.
In a news release, UNBC says that the First Nations Centre Research Studio at the university has been re-named after the late Edie Frederick, a “beloved and respected Lheidli T’enneh Elder whose passion for preserving the Dakelh (Carrier) language and culture has left a lasting imprint on UNBC.”
Family members of Edie Frederick joined with members of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation and students, faculty and staff at UNBC’s Prince George campus on Nov. 24 for a ribbon-cutting in the Edie Frederick Indigenous Research Studio, to celebrate her impactful contributions to the University and broader community.
“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.”
