The first thing that sparked the interest of second-year TRU engineering student Brian Burciaga when it came to technology was his iPod touch he got…
As indigenization and reconciliation impact campuses and in communities across the country, traditional ways are increasingly being looked to for answers to today's problems. “Now…
Upon meeting Tristen Wybou and Tess Gagnon, one might get the impression that they were longtime friends with deeply intertwined histories. Like music never skipping…
Tina Matthew joined the Office of Aboriginal Affairs as its associate director on March 1, 2018, a role in which she is eager to support…
They are people who stand out in their communities for their contributions and leadership. They are this year’s six honorary doctorate recipients at TRU's 2018…
[caption id="attachment_2695873" align="alignright" width="1200"] From left to right: Ann Cheeptham, camp co-founder; Paul Michel, TRU Director of Aboriginal Education; Wendy Heshka, Telus Community Foundation; Karen…
The Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, under the Aboriginal Community-Based Training Partnerships (ACBTP) program, has approved $1 million in funding for the Building…
As he approaches the completion of his master's in Environmental Economics and Management, Ed Blakeborough reflected on his harrowing journey to stand out as being…
Alongside their usual workload this year, five Indigenous TRU School of Business and Economics (SoBE) students have been participating in an extracurricular program that is…
[caption id="attachment_2636837" align="alignright" width="532"] The 2018 Knowledge Makers.[/caption] For design student Lyle Paul, it was an opportunity to spend two days exploring a topic he’s…
Food security in Canada’s north is generally described as tragic, often focusing on a lack of access to clean water, soaring prices of food shipped…
Weyt-kp! The Traditional Fashion Show tomorrow evening (Wednesday, Feb. 28) focuses on reconciliation through art, the theme of this year’s Aboriginal Awareness Week. Instead of in-your-face…
Weyt-k, le7 re7 stskits’c. That’s Secwépemctsin for “Hello, it is good you came.” Situated on Secwépemc'ulucw, the traditional lands of the Indigenous Secwépemc people, TRU…
The TRU Board of Governors has selected Nathan Matthew as the university’s next chancellor. Matthew is chief of the Simpcw First Nation of Chu Chua…
A Shuswap Elder who works at TRU’s Williams Lake campus and has championed her native language is one of 13 Indigenous Canadians who will receive…
[caption id="attachment_2479598" align="alignright" width="800"] Drummers, singers and supporters gathered for Orange Shirt Day 2017 on Sept. 29 in the Campus Court.[/caption] Photos from 2017 Friday,…
With less than one percent of Canada's Indigenous population working in science and technology, some TRU students did their part this month to help change…
On May 24, 2016, nursing alumna Erin Wiltse put her quick thinking to the test when the float plane she was on crashed into the ocean.…
June 21, 2017 marks the 21st anniversary of National Aboriginal Day since it was officially proclaimed in 1996 by Canadian Governor General Roméo Leblanc. And…
An international network of Indigenous health researchers and knowledge keepers now have a home at TRU thanks to a $1 million Canadian Institute of Health…
