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By Adam Berls

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UNBC First Nations Centre Research Studio honours the late Edie Frederick with new name

Nov 28, 2025 | 10:14 AM

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.”

Edie was UNBC’s first Elder in Residence, and “supported countless students, faculty and staff in learning from Indigenous knowledge systems and ways of being.”

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“Through sharing her passion for language and culture preservation and revitalization, Edie’s contributions are woven into the fabric of the campus,” said UNBC Interim President Dr. Bill Owen. “Her guidance and generosity of spirit will have a lasting impact on the University community. This space stands as a tribute to her profound contributions and the values she embodied.”

An engraved wooden plaque highlighting some of Edie’s many contributions will remain on display in the studio alongside her portrait.

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