Alum returns as intercultural co-ordinator
Posted on: January 3, 2023
An alum who understands challenges has joined TRU to do research on intercultural engagement and promote equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Business directory highlights alumni entrepreneurs
Posted on: January 3, 2023
More than 150 alumni-owned businesses have joined the TRU Alumni department’s directory so far. The number continues to rise.
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Art meets research in equity project
Posted on: October 24, 2022
Longing, Belonging, and Everything in Between: Cultural Mapping of EDI at TRU is on display until Friday, Oct. 28 at the TRU Art Gallery.
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New Early Childhood Education Centre features welcoming local art
Posted on: October 18, 2022
TRU’s new Early Childhood Education Centre features a tiled Diversitree artwork by local artist Bill Frymire.
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Indigenizing the justice system
Posted on: September 29, 2022
TRU Law alum Darnel Tailfeathers has a vision to help reduce the high levels of Indigenous peoples in the Canadian justice system.
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New crosswalk art supports acceptance and honours healing
Posted on: September 2, 2022
TRU’s Williams Lake and Kamloops campuses have newly painted crosswalks to recognize diversity and inclusion, and truth and reconciliation.
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Celebrate Black History Month in Kamloops
Posted on: February 13, 2020
Cultural events, movies, books and clubs are some ways to learn about the integral role black Canadians have played and continue to play.
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Queerness on and off the court: WolfPack takes pride in You Can Play
Posted on: February 4, 2020
Student Storyteller and Kamloops Pride President reflects on the magnitude of the You Can Play initiative.
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Finding connections at Cplul’kw’ten
Posted on: October 16, 2019
Through the Indigenous Mentor Program, students can be matched with someone who has walked the path before.
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TRU designates seats to train more Indigenous teachers
Posted on: July 19, 2019
TRU is expanding its Bachelor of Education program by 16 seats for Indigenous students.
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Teddy bears picnic for human rights
Posted on: May 21, 2019
Bear Witness Day reminds us that all Indigenous children have the right to public supports and services when they need them.
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Down Under delegates share in Indigenous exchange
Posted on: February 19, 2019
Australian university students and staff spent eight days at TRU as part of an Indigenous exchange. Find out what they learned.
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Professional skier Lynsey Dyer speaks on women’s empowerment
Posted on: February 5, 2019
Lynsey Dyer speaks to TRU students on issues women face in pursing a career in the outdoors.
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Bahamians bring Black History Month to campus
Posted on: January 31, 2019
Two international students are attempting to add to TRU’s diversity by planning Black History Month celebrations in February.
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Investing in opportunity and adventure
Posted on: January 16, 2019
International student Rajeev Kapoor says, “Standing on the sidelines is no way to experience campus life.”
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Salmon run puts Indigenous issues into perspective
Posted on: October 5, 2018
TRU Law students learned about the importance of the Adams River salmon run from Indigenous elders who want to protect the fishery.
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From orientation to graduation: Cplul’kw’ten and the circle of care
Posted on: July 24, 2018
Melody Markle, Supervisor, Indigenous Student Development strives to develop holistic initiatives for Indigenous students.
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Much more than a fashion show
Posted on: February 27, 2018
The Traditional Fashion Show on Feb, 28 focuses on reconciliation through art, the theme of Aboriginal Awareness Week 2018.
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Success, self-advocacy and sharing your story
Posted on: November 17, 2017
Graduate student Lisa Coriale believes that sharing your own story bolsters others to believe in themselves
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Campus connectedness and the cycle of support
Posted on: October 25, 2017
International student Aksa Mughal advises others to “treat your school work like it’s your job and do it well.”
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