Hartley Banack

Associate Professor, School of Education

University of Northern British Columbia

Interdisciplinary Studies · School of Education

Faculty of Human and Health Sciences · Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities

UNBC-listed appointments: Chair, Interdisciplinary Studies

UNBC Member

Research interests

Climate ChangeCommunity Based ResearchConservationEarth ScienceEcosystem approaches to healthEducationEnvironmentEnvironments and HealthEthicsGeographyHealthHealth and Well-beingIntegrated Knowledge TranslationInternational StudiesKnowledge SynthesisLeadershipMental HealthNorthern IssuesPolicyRemote, Rural, and Northern CommunitiesSustainabilityWeatherYouth

Indigenous HealthSocial and Environmental Determinants of Health

Education, curriculum, pedagogy, philosophy, epistemology, environmental education, physical education, health education, outdoor education, science education, place-based education.

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Qualitative researcher in Educational Studies and philosopher of education.

Research fields Climate Change Conservation Earth Science Education Environment Ethics Geography Health Health and Well-being Integrated Knowledge Translation International Studies Mental Health Northern Issues Sustainability Weather Youth

Areas of expertise Education, curriculum, pedagogy, philosophy, epistemology, environmental education, physical education, health education, outdoor education, science education, place-based education.

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Currently accepting graduate students. As reported by UNBC on September 6, 2026.

Programs: MA NRES, PhD NRES

HRI snapshot: August 5, 2026.

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