Christopher Derrickson

Christopher Derrickson is a Lecturer in the Department of Forest Resources Management at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Forestry. He specializes in Indigenous land stewardship and community planning, with over 25 years of experience in public and private sectors, including roles as an Indigenous planner, entrepreneur, and public official.

• Political Sciences, University of British Columbia Okanagan
• Juris Doctor, UBC Law
• MBA, Beedie School of Business (Simon Fraser University)

His research interests focus on integrating Indigenous knowledge systems with environmental management, emphasizing safe space creation, ceremonial practices, and coexistence strategies in forest ecosystems.

In collaboration with Indigenous communities, Derrickson co-developed the Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship program and authored foundational publications like the CCP Handbook and Cultivating Safe Space report. His work bridges Indigenous sovereignty with ecological sustainability.