Families celebrate Indigenous graduates at TRU June 10, 2025
By Kim Van Haren Indigenous graduates from across Thompson Rivers University (TRU) were recognized last week in a dedicated ceremony that brought together family, community…
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The Wren | 2 Secwépemc-led businesses you can support during this holiday season December 13, 2024
Alumni Ashley Michel and Ed Jensen share stories behind their art and Secwépemc-led businesses. Read more
Students from 23 First Nations comprise water treatment class December 4, 2024
More than two dozen Indigenous water and wastewater employees are working toward their diploma at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in a program customized to serve…
MBA grad lands dream job supporting Indigenous communities October 11, 2024
Success — do we measure it by the ranks we climb, the dollars we make, the fame we enjoy? Or, do we measure it by…
Coyote Project moves Indigenization forward September 25, 2024
By Kim Van Haren TRU's Coyote Project is a transformative Indigenization initiative that fosters a more inclusive, diverse and respectful academic environment that benefits students,…
My Cariboo Now | Partnership agreement ensures TRU is a place of belonging for all Indigenous communities September 11, 2024
TRU and the Williams Lake First Nation have signed a partnership agreement to strengthen their collaborative relationship. “This signifies an especially close and lasting relationship,”…
Burns Lake Lakes District News | Northwest B.C. First Nations students chosen for water treatment program August 29, 2024
Through a unique program at TRU, four Indigenous students are on a path to give back to their communities as much-needed water treatment operators. Read more
Online water program an opportunity to support community August 13, 2024
A multitude of lakes and waterways are a key feature of the Bulkley-Nechako around Burns Lake, BC, yet access to clean water is a perennial…
Education News Canada | Indigenous students learn skills while rebuilding wildfire-ravaged community August 12, 2024
Indigenous trades students are gaining hands-on experience and earning Heavy Equipment Operator certification while helping rebuild the Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw community in the North Shuswap.…
Indigenous students learn skills while rebuilding wildfire-ravaged community July 26, 2024
By Kim Van Haren Last summer’s raging wildfires devastated many communities across BC, including those in the Shuswap. Families fled the Bush Creek East wildfire,…
CFJC Today | Local filmmakers release short films showcasing Indigenous experiences in university, addiction recovery June 13, 2024
Indigenous creators in the Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc area have released short films about Indigenous students Ami Smith and Drew Rose. Read more
First Nations Information Governance Centre | Meet the 2023 recipients of the FNIGC Student Bursary May 15, 2024
Bachelor of Health Science student Kelsa Carmen is the recipient of the First Nations Information Governance Centre Student Bursary, which recognizes outstanding First Nations college…
National Kawaskimhon Aboriginal Moot celebrated with new documentary May 14, 2024
TRU Law has recorded the experience from hosting the 2024 national Kawaskimhon Aboriginal Moot in a short documentary. The Kawaskimhon Moot is unique in that…
Mastermind Studio Kamloops | Documentary Film: 2024 Kawaskimhon National Aboriginal Moot, TRU May 14, 2024
The Faculty of Law was delighted to host the 2024 Kawaskimhon National Aboriginal Moot earlier this year. Law students from across Canada gathered on campus…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | Indigenous summit May 7, 2024
Indigenous educator Laura Grizzlypaws is the keynote speaker at the second annual Indigenous Student Leadership Summit in Kamloops. Grizzlypaws shares what this opportunity means to…
Law students place in top three in writing competition May 3, 2024
Two TRU Law students placed in the top three in the Sovereignty Symposium XXXI Chief Justice John B. Doolin Writing Competition in Oklahoma City recently.…
The Wren | Beading is helping two Indigenous artists reconnect to their culture April 30, 2024
"Getting into beading helps me think more about my culture and include that in my identity again," says St'át'imc art instructor and Faculty of Arts…
Indigenous students explore business careers through inspiring event April 22, 2024
In March, the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics partnered with TRU’s Office of Indigenous Education and the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia…
Airdrie City View | Student from Rocky View competes in top Indigenous law event April 22, 2024
National Indigenous law moot participant and Faculty of Law student Henry Wearmouth hopes to practice in an area of law related to natural resource development…
The Wren | How Indigenous lawyers are transforming the justice system April 10, 2024
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…
