A multitude of lakes and waterways are a key feature of the Bulkley-Nechako around Burns Lake, BC, yet access to clean water is a perennial…

By Kim Van Haren There’s an energy on campus that’s palpable. After months, or years, of dedicated work, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) graduating students are…

TRU aims to strengthen Secwépemc perspectives with additional support for Indigenous faculty and student research initiatives Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is honouring Secwépemc methodologies and…

By Brandi Thring TRU alum Nyden Iron-Nighttraveller (BCom ’20) has been recognized by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (recently rebranded as Canadian Council for…

Widespread national and provincial borders, jagged terrain symbols, colourful waterways, oceans and seas — anyone who’s moved through the Canadian education system has studied a…

KAMLOOPS — Dr. Nathan Matthew, outgoing chancellor at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), is being honoured with an emeritus designation at this year’s Spring Convocation. TRU…

By Michelle Pugle Sun beams throughout the Grand Hall on the morning of April 23 as DeDe DeRose takes her oath of office in a…

In March, the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics partnered with TRU’s Office of Indigenous Education and the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia…

By Kim Van Haren Traditional knowledge from Indigenous peoples around the world came together at the Coyote Brings the Food conference at Thompson Rivers University…

KAMLOOPS – Indigenous Awareness Week is back at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), honouring First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures. From March 4 to 8, TRU…

KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is delighted to announce the appointment of DeDe DeRose as the university's new chancellor, with her term commencing on…

By Kim Van Haren After writing their Red Seal exam just before the holidays, six Indigenous carpentry students in the School of Trades and Technology…

For as long as she can remember, Bachelor of Education student Rachel Dixon has always felt at home in the classroom — in fact, it…

KAMLOOPS — The Board of Governors of Thompson Rivers University (TRU) unanimously approved to move ahead with construction of a $22-million Indigenous Education Centre. The…

By Kim Van Haren The Knowledge Makers program has expanded its reach from Kamloops to around the globe, since it first inspired Indigenous students to…

When PhD student Danilo Caron made the decision to return to post-secondary school, he didn’t do it alone — he did it with the support…

The long-running TRU Indigenous Summer Science Camp is back after a pandemic-related hiatus since 2019. Indigenous youth from as far away as Quesnel and Spences…

TK̓EMLÚPS TE SECWÉPEMC (KAMLOOPS, BC) – The Tulo Centre of Indigenous Economics (Tulo Centre), the University of Canterbury and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) commit to…

Surrounded by friends, family and the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Kamloops community, 30 Indigenous graduates entered the Brown Family House of Learning, HL 190, on…

Re Skú7pecen re Stseptékwlls. The story of Porcupine. Re Skú7pecen re Stseptékwlls tells a tale of two groups who had different ways of doing things…