University of Alberta

Throughout her academic career, Tasha Hubbard studies the relationship between the buffalo and Great Plains Indigenous people. Now an accomplished filmmaker, the U of A Native Studies professor releases a new film on the subject: Singing Back the Buffalo.

Produced with Blackfoot Elder Leroy Little Bear of the University of Lethbridge, the film captures a growing movement to repair the lost connection between the buffalo and Indigenous people — a bond that existed for millennia before it was severed by colonialism and decimated buffalo populations.

Singing Back the Buffalo will appear at Metro Cinema in Edmonton on Sept.18. An edited version of the film will be broadcast on CBC’s The Nature of Things sometime in early 2025, one of the first Indigenous-directed episodes to air on the program.

Read the full story on Folio: https://bit.ly/3ZwHowX

We may be Green + Gold here at the University of Alberta, but on September 29th and October 1st, we encourage everyone to wear orange in honour of Indian Residential School survivors and for all those who did not make it home to their families and communities.

We encourage your support in purchasing an orange shirt, whether for you, your family, or your friends, in whatever capacity you can give at this time. All proceeds from the orange shirts at the U of A bookstore will go to First Peoples' House, helping to fund cultural programming that keeps traditions alive and offers students a space to connect with their roots while they pursue their academic goals.

You can purchase a shirt or hoodie from the ⁠U of A Bookstore. https://lnkd.in/gmmMFJst

Nidhi Hegde envisions a world where AI’s long-term future is responsibly shaped, possibly impacting society while we remain vigilant to its ethical use.

As an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta, a Canada CIFAR AI Chair and Fellow, and champion of fairness in AI, her work aims to make fairness and privacy a priority.

“Fairness, which refers to the outcomes of machine learning models and whether these outcomes are similar across different subgroups in the population. So, we don't want to have a higher accuracy for a majority subgroup versus a minority subgroup.”

— Nidhi Hegde

It’s a feeling. It’s for everyday. It’s timelessly iconic. It’s GREEN + GOLD.

At , GREEN + GOLD Day is everyday. Express your school pride with Green + Gold outfits in a way that feels good to you. We never go out of style! 💚💛 uab.ca/greengold

That first week of classes feeling. Welcome to Fall 2024!

"There is more to your time on campus than just working for that degree! Take some time to enjoy the wonderful things around you!"

Iman from YouAlberta student blog shares her tips for making the most of your U of A experience. Embrace every moment. 💚💛

Computing scientist Eleni Stroulia is leading an innovative project to optimize control systems in the new University Commons building, which will reduce energy use, emissions and operating costs while making the space more comfortable for future occupants.

New University of Alberta research could help in the fight against the honeybee’s number one enemy – the Varroa mite. Also known as the Varroa destructor, the parasite is a major contributor to annual losses of 30 to 40 per cent of bee colonies in Canada.

https://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/2024/03/new-research-could-help-honeybees-fight-off-their-worst-enemy.html

A geotechnical engineering team led in the U of A’s Faculty of Engineering has teamed up with Alberta's first conventional geothermal power project to explore how to use CO2 instead of water to pump heat up from deep below the Earth’s surface.

More than just brick and mortar, First Peoples’ House is dedicated to supporting First Nations, Métis and Inuit students so they can thrive throughout their journeys, from the first day of class to convocation. uab.ca/FPHgive

Pamela McCoy Jones is the director of Supporting Indigenous Language Revitalization (SILR), a project that recognizes all of the past work of language revitalization and Knowledge Holders while strengthening and building capacity for language learners of all ages. She sat down with MorningStar Willier to discuss the importance of SILR’s community-led work.

SILR aspires to a future where Indigenous languages are not only preserved but are also thriving. Learn more about SILR and the work being done to build that future: https://silr.ca/

Fundamental quantum research could lead us to a whole new scientific reality — one with answers to the biggest problems of today and tomorrow and potential impact on technology that we use every day.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3XRF56R

Yesterday we celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day and Pride with an event hosted by the Faculty of Native Studies, showcasing the diverse talents and cultures of First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities.

A big thank you to all of the artists and performers:
Jade and Lyle Tootoosis
Kenton Alook
Elder Connie Kanayok McCrae and Jaynine McCrae
Cedar T
Pheromone Killz

National Indigenous Peoples Day is not only a day to celebrate, but today is also a chance to learn and understand Canada’s history with Indigenous Peoples and reflect on what we as individuals and a community can do towards meaningful and critical action on the path to true reconciliation.

Meet this year’s honorary degree recipients who are working to build a better world.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4bQJf33

U of A researchers are at the forefront of future energy research and innovation. Here are just a few of the ways that work is making an impact and driving the global energy transition.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3yZgnap