We acknowledge that The Peak’s office is located and our paper is produced, distributed, and read on the Unceded Coast Salish Territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), səlilwətaɬ (TsleilWaututh), k
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n (Kwantlen), qicəy (Katzie), Semiahmoo, and Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Peoples. Unceded means that this land was never surrendered, relinquished, or handed over in any way. We recognize that the unceded land that we occupy includes not only the SFU Burnaby campus, but extends to the land occupied by the Vancouver and Surrey campuses as well.
In The Peak’s previous issue, “60th Birthday Bash” we published a piece titled “Writing stories since 1965 — The Peak turns 60!” where the photo credit was mistakenly attributed to Rick McGrath. Rick McGrath kindly provided this photo to The Peak and the credit should have read “Courtesy of Rick McGrath.” However, McGrath informed us that the the original photographer is Lloyd Popoff and this has been amended on our website.
HOUSING CONCERNS
Taking care of students is what drives us all to continue our work. We want to continue doing this important work, we are pleading with Compass and SFU to give us the contract we deserve.
The reason that it is like this is not some inevitability, it is because it is designed in a way to extract profit off people.
KAM · DINING HALL EMPLOYEE
KEEGAN COLWELL · MEMBER OF THE VANCOUVER TENANTS UNION, UBC CHAPTER
It’s important to acknowledge that ableism is embedded in everyday language, to the point that people do not often notice it.
One cannot separate the foundation of Islam, and Ramadan in particular, from its hard stances against capitalism and harmful consumerist practices.
ANTI-CONSUMERISM IN ISLAM
CONSIDERING GRAD SCHOOL?
The MA in International Studies (MAIS) will provide you with the interdisciplinary education and practical experiences you need to understand and address complex global problems.
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS AND AFFORDABLE TUITION
We offer MAIS students entrance awards up to $25,000, paid teaching and research positions, and awards and grants for field research. The program has equal tuition rates of $2,149.58 CAD per term to domestic and international students (approx. $6,448.74 CAD total, if completed within 12 months)*.
*2025/26 rates; does not include ancillary fees.
KEY QUALITIES OF THE MAIS
•12- to 18-month, full-time research-based program
•Completion options: thesis or o extended essays
•Dedicated career guidance and opportunities for co-op and field research
•Interdisciplinary facul and world-class experts
•Flexible and diverse electives
Applications deadline: January 13, 2026
Learn more at: www.sfu.ca/internationalstudies/graduate.html
Email any questions to intst@sfu.ca.
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READY TO EXPLORE THE WORLD?
INTRODUCING THE TANZANIA FIELD SCHOOL AT SFU
Get ready for an unforgettable learning adventure! SFU undergraduate & master’s students (from any facul ) can now apply African Politics, Climate Change, and Development Field , running May 11 – June 7, 2026.
This four-week field school, offered by SFU’s School for International Studies, takes you to Dar es Salaam and Arusha in Tanzania, where you’ll explore pressing global issues—development, climate change, and social movements—through firsthand experience.
We’re offering o information sessions about the program in November. Learn how you can earn course credit while gaining global experience, connect with instructors, and get all your questions answered about travel, funding, and applications.
