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Kindness helps students dress for success

Posted on: December 17, 2019

An education faculty member overheard students being worried about having the right clothes for the workplace. She answered the call.

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.

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.

Gathering support

Posted on: June 28, 2019

Cplul’kw’ten, or The Gathering Place, has evolved into a place of comfort and support that’s bursting with services for Indigenous students.

Faculty of Education and Social Work Dean Airini, Tess Gagnon and Elder Mike Arnouse.

TRU wins national teaching excellence award

Posted on: June 12, 2019

TRU’s Knowledge Makers initiative has been awarded the national Alan Blizzard Award for excellence in collaborative teaching.

Dr. Haytham Elmiligi, Dr. Gloria Ramirez, Laura Howard, Mariah Wilson, Roxanne Letterlough and Dr. Patrick Walton

New technology creates a future for ancient language

Posted on: April 4, 2019

The Faculty of Education and Social Work is using technology to create numerous ways for Secwepemctsín to be shared, taught and preserved.

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.

Coyote creates change

Posted on: September 19, 2018

The Coyote Project is accelerating TRU’s indigenization efforts forward to sooner meet the recommendations of the TRC.

Tsucwmins-t (we greet you), Tina Matthew

Posted on: May 31, 2018

Tina Matthew of Simpcw First Nation joined Aboriginal Education in March 2018 and is eager to support Indigenous students.

Bannock Bake-Off Brings Community Together

Posted on: March 2, 2018

A traditional staple of Indigenous peoples diets, bannock is also known for being a part of gatherings and togetherness.

Orange Shirt Day: every child matters

Posted on: September 27, 2017

Listen to and express a spirit of reconciliation and hope at Orange Shirt Day, held on Sept. 29, 2017.

HCA grad finds joy in the journey

Posted on: October 13, 2016

HCA grad Anne Marie Leonard found her niche within the health care field and hasn’t looked back.

Orange Shirt Day

Posted on: September 29, 2016

On Friday September 30, Aboriginal Education will host an Orange Shirt Day celebration in the Campus Commons.

TRU Law Orientation Opening Assembly, Sept. 6, 2016

Chief Justice, distinguished panel welcome law class

Posted on: September 6, 2016

A panel of distinguished speakers welcome and provide advice to the incoming TRU Law class.

Erik Prytula and his piece Taking Flight.

Every day is Aboriginal Day at TRU

Posted on: June 21, 2016

TRU has implemented numerous initiatives to indigenize campus and these are some of them.

Transitions day introduces Aboriginal high schoolers to campus

Posted on: November 13, 2015

Marcus Scherer says attending Transitions to Post Secondary as a Grade 11 student in 2011 helped make up his mind that university was right for him.

Celebrating ways and culture during Aboriginal Awareness Week

Posted on: March 4, 2015

March 1-7 is Aboriginal Awareness Week at TRU and a number of events are planned to celebrate Aboriginal ways, teachings, culture, and more.

Story Tellers Gala presents Richard Wagamese

Posted on: February 18, 2015

Richard Wagamese — prominent local and national writer, author, story teller, performance story teller, and more — will educate, entertain, and inspire during the sixth annual Story Tellers Gala on Feb. 25.

A week of games, dance and story-telling

Posted on: February 28, 2014

Aboriginal Awareness Week runs March 2 to 8, including story-telling, dance, games, and a unique opportunity to experience the diversity of Aboriginal cultures and perspectives at TRU.