Connecting with words
Posted on: June 18, 2021
TRU President Brett Fairbairn drew upon a group of Secwépemc Elders to translate the university’s vision statement into their ancient language.
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Researcher joins Indigenous health-care task force
Posted on: June 4, 2021
Dr. Sheila Blackstock has been appointed to the BC Government’s In Plain Sight task force.
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Sharing in sorrow and truth
Posted on: May 28, 2021
President Brett Fairbairn writes in respect and honour to our region’s first peoples, who at this time are dealing with the incomprehensible.
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Finding answers for Indigenous mental wellness
Posted on: May 7, 2021
A TRU Master of Nursing student passionate about improving mental-health services for Indigenous people has received research funding so she can create change that will benefit others in the Secwépemc Nation.
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Understanding land acknowledgements
Posted on: March 3, 2021
Theresa John, a Dakelh (Carrier) and member of the Lusilyoo (frog) Clan from the Northern Interior of BC, discusses land acknowledgements.
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BMO donates $750K for Indigenous students at TRU
Posted on: December 10, 2020
BMO Financial Group is donating $750,000 to TRU to support scholarships, bursaries and awards for Indigenous health-care students and Indigenous undergraduate researchers.
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Law students are the future for reconciliation, minister says
Posted on: October 8, 2020
Federal Minister of Justice David Lametti applauded TRU for its commitment to Truth and Reconciliation during a virtual event with law students.
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Answering the call of community with hundreds of masks
Posted on: May 11, 2020
Canada Research Chair Dr. Shelly Johnson has made almost 700 face masks on request from Indigenous communities and connections across Canada and beyond.
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