SFU Linguistics

10/05/2026

In memory of Virginia Splockton.

10/05/2026

Honouring the life and legacy of wilapiya Barbara Joe

Sunrise: November 17, 1953
Sunset: September 30, 2026

Service Information

• Prayers will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tsawwassen First Nation Longhouse, located at 2148 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC.

• The mask will take place at 6:30 a.m., followed by the service on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Tsawwassen First Nation Longhouse.

• Burial will be held at the Tsawwassen First Nation Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at the Tsawwassen First Nation Longhouse.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has reached out to ask how they can support the family during this incredibly difficult time.

For those who wish to make a donation, contributions can be made via e-transfer to: [email protected].

09/28/2026

09/21/2026

Tuesday and Wednesday!

09/18/2026

In celebration of Deaf Awareness Month, we’re highlighting esteemed alumna Nina Bautista. Read her story here: https://www.sfu.ca/linguistics/events/2025/nina.html

Simon Fraser University
SFU Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

“It is my lifelong goal to show others what people with disabilities can accomplish when they are given the support and space to do so.” Department of Linguistics graduate Nina Bautista has been chosen by SFU to receive The University Women’s Club of Vancouver Award for the Hearing Impaired.

The award is for students who are breaking boundaries by working towards big goals. For many years, Nina’s goal has been to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. Finally, this spring, Nina received word that she had earned admission to the MSLP program at UBC.

“When I was 11 years old, I lost my hearing in my left ear due to a car accident. The sudden change was extremely difficult for me as a child at the time; I had to deal with all sorts of medical, academic, and social obstacles. My Speech-Language Pathologist was very caring and treated me exactly the way I wanted to be treated as a pr***en navigating this disability—accepted for who I was. I was very inspired by my SLP’s efforts in making me feel understood, which is now my main driving force for pursuing Speech-Language Pathology.“

Read Nina’s story via the link in bio!

09/17/2026

“Our language carries our history, our knowledge and our connection to these lands. Seeing these names reflected across Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus is an important recognition of the enduring presence of its Host Nations.” These words from Chief Wayne Sparrow of the Musqueam India...

09/16/2026

UBC SASS will be at the SFU Career Festival on Tuesday, September 22 from 10 am to 4 pm! Stop by and meet our representatives who will be available to answer any questions you have about the School, the programs or the admissions process.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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