When the Knowledge Makers program launched in 2016, organizers hoped the program would inspire more Indigenous students to participate in research. Now in its second…

Known for its bustling atmosphere and homey environment with a family feeling, Cplul'kw'ten is a comfort to over 1,000 Aboriginal students here at TRU. Learning…

­In December, TRU announced Dr. Shelly Johnson (Mukwa Musayett), Saulteaux from Saskatchewan’s Keeseekoose First Nation, as the country’s first Canada Research Chair in Indigenizing higher…

A class of 100 first-year TRU Law students were joined by TRU President Alan Shaver for a visit to the former Kamloops Indian Residential School…

Julie John, a recent TRU graduate, has been planning and organizing a women’s entrepreneur conference, Be Inspired!, set for Sat., Feb. 4, 2017,  at the Coast…

The way things are shaping up, this week's Networking 411 could be the biggest and most successful one yet. And you're invited regardless of the program…

One of the main focuses of Dr. Courtney Mason’s research program is Indigenous food security, so when he arrived at TRU it seemed only natural…

At TRU, 2016 has been a transformative year. We launched three new master's degrees, our new brand and the TRU Go app. The federal and provincial…

For many of us, the winter break is a time to unwind from the busy year and forget the stresses and challenges of the fall…

Thompson Rivers University welcomes three Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs (CRCs), which further accelerates and strengthens the university’s research capacity. “The appointment of TRU’s newest…

What are the social and economic impacts of over-representation of Aboriginal youth in state care and the correctional systems in Canada? These and other related…

[caption id="attachment_1979421" align="alignright" width="500"] The four current students making up the students panel during Transitions to Post Secondary 2016. Left to right: Violet Manuel, Hailey…

Freedom means many things to many people, but most of us agree it’s a cornerstone of living in Canada. TRU held its Remembrance Day ceremony…

Five School of Business and Economics (SoBE) students have been named 2016/17 Ch'nook Scholars for excelling in their studies and giving back to their communities.…

Thompson Rivers University received approval from the Ministry of Advanced Education for its Master of Nursing program, and could begin offering courses as early as…

The stories of others can have special powers. They have the power to educate, strengthen community relations, entertain, inspire us to action, heal and introduce…

Hard work, commitment and achievement was celebrated on Oct. 14 when 300 graduates crossed the stage during Fall Convocation. As some of their supporters steadied…

At age 41, Anne Marie Leonard obtained her high school diploma and learned to speak Secwepemctsín, a journey that set her on a path to…

Alumna, career mentor and leader amongst her peers, it’s no wonder Francyne Joe has been named the interim president of the Native Women’s Association of…

Phyllis Webstad grew up on the Dog Creek Reserve near Williams Lake, BC, before she was sent to St. Joseph Mission Indian Residential School when…