Growth spurt for social sciences
May 01, 2025
On May 1, the Faculty of Social Sciences—UVic’s largest faculty—officially welcomed two new units: the School of Public Administration and the School of Indigenous Governance.
At the celebration event faculty and staff were introduced to the new schools during the networking activities including discussions on research impact and community-engaged research.
(Photo: Faculty of Social Sciences faculty discuss their research)
“The addition of Public Administration and Indigenous Governance to the Faculty of Social Sciences will extend our impact within and beyond UVic. There are so many talented and inspiring colleagues across our departments. It is thrilling to envision what new opportunities for collaboration can emerge from this expansion,” says Lois Harder, Dean of Social Sciences.
“We had an outstanding welcome event on Tuesday and we look forward to many more opportunities to connect as we grow together,” adds Harder.
(Photo: Hokulani Aikau, Director, School of Indigenous Governance)
“The School of Indigenous Governance is looking forward to joining the Faculty of Social Sciences. We are excited about the future collaborations made possible by this move. We are also curious about how IGOV will contribute to existing and future programming for Indigenous and non-Indigenous graduate students across the faculty.” Says Hokulani Aikau, Director, School of Indigenous Governance.
(Photo: Jill Anne Chouinard, Director, School of Public Administration)
“The School of Public Administration is excited to be joining the Faculty of Social Sciences, as we anticipate new opportunities for students, faculty and staff to collaborate across departments and schools in building new research and community partnerships,” Jill Anne Chouinard, Director, School of Public Administration.
The School of Indigenous Governance is Canada’s leading school for the advancement of Indigenous knowledges, creativity, and activism. The school’s graduate programs support the training and education of future Indigenous leaders through innovative models of governance.
The School of Public Administration develops creative thinkers and professionals who make a positive impact in government, nonprofit organizations and communities in British Columbia, Canada and around the world.
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