Pervasive skepticism about courts that exists elsewhere – of their independence or biases – is also present in Canada. “It’s harder for a court to say,…
"Remembering the ills, errors and wrongs of the past is an important step all Canadians must take," writes President Brett Fairbairn. "Action is what is…
Arts faculty member Dr. Terry Kading and students on campus speak with CBC's Daybreak Kamloops about the upcoming BC election and what students care about…
A group of Canadian school boards is suing social media giants, accusing them of designing addictive products that harm kids and disrupt learning. Law faculty…
International specialists recently congregated on campus to discuss workplace investigations, which organizers say are becoming more commonplace. Specialists "can learn from each other," said Law Assistant…
Experts say legislative changes to the Canada Transportation Act could see more air passenger complaints in court. Laws' Mark Mancini provides insight. Read more
As large, amorphous groups with no single unifying objective overtake traditional pickets-and-bullhorn events, is a new legal framework needed to deal with them? Law's Robert…
Making a workplace harassment complaint is a "protected activity," says law faculty member Matt Malone, and complainants who become targets of investigations without their knowledge…
TRU is putting out an open invitation to a two-day conference where attendees will be able to learn about the unearned, unspoken advantages some possess.…
Indigenous lawyers, including Faculty of Law student Tara-Lynn Wilson (Toé Qwalax), are leading change. Wilson aspires to become a judge and bring awareness to Indigenous…
What happens when a document like the confidential report into workplace misconduct allegations against Kamloops mayor is actually leaked? Law faculty member Matt Malone provides insight.…
A two-day conference coming to campus explores unearned advantages that some people possess. The Unearned Assets Conference, which features compelling keynote speeches, panel discussions, networking…
The Kamloops branch of the Elizabeth Fry Society drew about 70 people to its first ever gender equity conference, which took place recently at TRU.…
Arts faculty member Dr. Robin Westland and Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice student Neha Singh discuss well-known environmental activist Dr. Vandana…
Arts faculty member Robin Westland and Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice student Neha Singh discuss the significance behind environmental activist Dr. Vandana…
KAMLOOPS — A lecture series by Thompson Rivers University (TRU) faculty that focuses on issues of human rights and social justice has returned for its…
Eighteen-year-old TRU student Yana Voitenko said the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began on Feb. 24, 2022, had a major impact on her life and…
Education and Social Work faculty member Oleksandr (Sasha) Kondrashov speaks with Daybreak Kamloops about the two-year anniversary of the Ukraine war and upcoming events planned in…
Researchers at TRU and the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre have partnered up in a research project to try to understand why sexual harassment persists…
There is a growing number of lawsuits by corporations against human-rights activists and other critics – often categorized as “strategic lawsuits against public participation,” or…
