Tannis Reynolds

Tannis Reynolds is a Lecturer in the Department of First Nations Studies at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), located within the Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities. She holds a BA and MA in First Nations Studies from UNBC, with her MA thesis focusing on 'Stellakoh Talook: The Importance of Salmon to Stellat'en.'

Her research emphasizes Indigenous spirituality and health, cultural competency, and First Nations governance. She actively engages in decolonization, anti-racism, and reconciliation efforts. Reynolds prioritizes teaching methodologies that bridge Indigenous knowledge systems with academic frameworks, drawing from her upbringing learning traditional practices from her grandmother.

Currently pursuing a PhD (since 2021), her work explores integrating Indigenous health and healing practices into healthcare systems. She does not currently accept graduate students but contributes to UNBC’s mission of fostering understanding between students and Indigenous communities.