Developing a better future for her community August 20, 2018
Like thousands of British Columbians, Kristen Johnny’s life was put on hold last summer when a state of emergency was declared due to wildfires burning…
Like thousands of British Columbians, Kristen Johnny’s life was put on hold last summer when a state of emergency was declared due to wildfires burning…
Who says summer camp can’t be fun and address bigger issues at the same time? Not only is the TRU Aboriginal Science and Health Science…
For Indigenous people involved in criminal law cases, subtle differences in courtroom communication like an accent, amount of eye contact or tone could mean the…
After filling in as the supervisor for Indigenous Student Development, Melody Markle will now continue in the position permanently. Though former supervisor Joanne Brown's presence…
More than 150 Indigenous and allied researchers from across Canada arrive at TRU next week for the National Gathering of Graduate Students. The gathering is geared…
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…