A Problem With Truth And Reconciliation May 28, 2014
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500"] Dr. Rod McCormick is interviewed by CBC Television's Northbeat following his keynote address on May 22 at a two-day symposium on…
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Camp Offers Aboriginal Youth Hands-On Learning In Science And Health Sciences May 28, 2014
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="499"] Aboriginal youth in grades 8-10 will have their eyes opened to the world of career possibilities in the sciences and health…
TRU students excel at National Aboriginal Law Moot March 25, 2014
[caption id="attachment_26285" align="alignnone" width="500"] Chris Albinati, Debra Febril, professor Nicole Shabus, and Julia Rees, TRU Law's Aboriginal moot team, in front of Bill Reid's Spirit…
TRU is colourful: the sights and sounds of International Days March 5, 2014
[caption id="attachment_25942" align="alignnone" width="500"] Games People Play is one of many interactive exhibits at International Days.[/caption] Watch the International Showcase Live Online If Vince Watson,…
A week of games, dance and story-telling February 28, 2014
[caption id="attachment_25948" align="alignnone" width="500"] Aboriginal Awareness Week is March 2 to 8, 2014.[/caption] Students, staff and faculty are invited to learn and participate in some…
Bring learning to life with research experience February 18, 2014
As an undergraduate at TRU, you have a unique opportunity to bring learning to life, by experiencing research. If you’re picturing yourself lugging musty books…
A learning community at Cplul'kw'ten January 6, 2014
Weytk! TRU welcomes Aboriginal students to a university community that is friendly, supportive, diverse, and student-centered. In addition to the services and supports available to…
Elder stories reconnect generations December 20, 2013
“Our young people are growing away from us—tradition is tradition, that’s old stuff. And yet it’s such an important part of our history and our…
TRU, TteS commit to share in ways of knowing December 17, 2013
[caption id="attachment_24962" align="alignright" width="200"] Chief Shane Gottfriedson, TteS and President Alan Shaver, TRU[/caption] Thompson Rivers University and the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Indian Band (TteS) strengthened…
Aboriginal high schoolers to get a glimpse of university life November 6, 2013
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500"] Students from a previous Aboriginal students transitions day demonstrate some pride during their day at TRU.[/caption] Thompson Rivers University hosts Transitions…
TRU sharing in $1.8 million for new seats in Trades and Culinary Arts October 30, 2013
TRU is sharing in $1.8 million that's being spent around the province to create more seats in selected trades-training programs. Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk…
Indigenous land ownership and economic develoment September 27, 2013
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Hernando de Soto[/caption] Well-known Peruvian economist Hernando de Soto will share his research, insights, and other findings in what should be…
TRU supports Truth & Reconciliation September 12, 2013
Thompson Rivers University will mark the Sept 16 – 22 Truth & Reconciliation week in British Columbia with stories from survivors, educators, and students who…
New research chair in Aboriginal early childhood July 12, 2013
The Province is investing $2.5 million in research that will help bring innovative, high-quality and culturally relevant services designed to give Aboriginal children the best…
Students to experience university life during Aboriginal Transitions Day November 14, 2012
Thompson Rivers University hosts its 7th Annual Transitions Day for Aboriginal Students in School District #73 on November 15. Two hundred Aboriginal high school students…
Kamloops REDress Project September 30, 2011
A project to educate and raise awareness in our community about the 600 missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Canada is being held at TRU.…
