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Haida Gwaii Institute - HGI Transformative education and research inspired by Haida Gwaii. HGI develops and delivers transformative education inspired by Haida Gwaii.

We offer students immersive, experiential learning opportunities in rural, resource-dependent communities in transition. Here the Haida Nation, island communities, and provincial and federal governments are working through complex joint management models towards reconciliation and sustainability. Drawing on Haida Gwaii’s legacy of innovation and leadership, HGI offers a range of programming including undergraduate semesters, executive education and professional development courses, research opportunities, public lectures and workshops, and more. HGI embraces a place-based approach; we see the social and ecological systems of Haida Gwaii as vibrant natural classrooms for our students to engage with, grounding course content in living, local case studies. We believe in working together and facilitating a rich collaboration between academics and local knowledge holders, supporting a meaningful learning exchange and the development of a broad perspective. As issues around the globe become increasingly complex, our programs help position students at the leading edge, preparing them to be future leaders and decision-makers.

Meet Connor Cepella: legal scholar, fresh air enthusiast, HGI alum, incoming instructor. Visit our website to register f...
10/14/2026

Meet Connor Cepella: legal scholar, fresh air enthusiast, HGI alum, incoming instructor. Visit our website to register for HGSE 354 or self-enroll in Workday if you’re a UBC student. 🌲

What better way of learning about marine-terrestrial interactions than to see it in the field with your own eyes? Great...
10/02/2026

What better way of learning about marine-terrestrial interactions than to see it in the field with your own eyes? Great field trip to Tarundl Creek Estuary with Council of the Haida Nation experts, biologist Mark Spoljaric and Guardian Ken Williams. Haawa for taking the time to meet with us and share your knowledge.

Our second block course, HGI 356 Marine-Terrestrial Interactions, began this week. We had our first field trip with rain...
10/01/2026

Our second block course, HGI 356 Marine-Terrestrial Interactions, began this week. We had our first field trip with rain on Tuesday, while physically dampening, it didn’t dampen the spirits but raised them!

Field Trip Fashion: Who Wore It Best? Gumboot Edition
09/24/2026

Field Trip Fashion: Who Wore It Best? Gumboot Edition

Lab day!
09/22/2026

Lab day!

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09/22/2026

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Great second week in the field! Forests, bogs and bonfires!
09/21/2026

Great second week in the field! Forests, bogs and bonfires!

Interested in joining our Professional Development teaching team? We are seeking an instructor for our upcoming Law and ...
09/18/2026

Interested in joining our Professional Development teaching team?

We are seeking an instructor for our upcoming Law and Governance course, as part of our online micro-certificate program Co-Management of Natural Resources.

Follow the link below for more information about the opportunity and how to apply!

09/15/2026

Tide pools < textbooks.

Apply today for the 2027 Haida Gwaii Semester in Marine Conservation. Link in bio 🐚

The first week of Haida Gwaii Institute’s Semester in Natural Resource Sciences is in the books! Looking forward to thi...
09/14/2026

The first week of Haida Gwaii Institute’s Semester in Natural Resource Sciences is in the books! Looking forward to this week with field trips to see Culturally Modified Trees, bear dens and bogs! ani nathan chen Gwen chloe Reese Burton tovia_w amélie Rachel🌲🦆 Daniel Keilin mila Jimmy Utah

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2 Second Beach Road
Skidegate, BC
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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