KAMLOOPS — Dr. Roderick (Rod) McCormick, a member of the Mohawk (Kanien'keha'ka) First Nation and a professor and BC Innovation Chair in Indigenous Health at…
DeDe DeRose talks about her career as an educator and her new role as TRU's chancellor. Story begins at 1:04:41.
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.…
A dedicated family man and proud member of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Jamie Collins was also an avid outdoorsman, a tireless mentor and a friend to…
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,…
Banned for more than a century by European settlers, cultural burning is now making a tentative comeback in Canada. "The indigenous communities have an intimate…
The Faculty of Arts will be offering a new post-baccalaureate diploma and major in politics and international studies after the proposed programs received approval earlier…
Alum and Orange Shirt Day founder Phyllis Webstad curates a book list for young readers to mark National Indigenous History Month. Story begins at 54:13.
Alum and Inuit paddler Noah Nochasak is living his dream, providing kayak-building and paddling skills courses to supplement western learning in northern communities. Read more
Only six months after opening Indigenous business 4 Generations Creations, owner and alum Ashley Michel is doubling the store's footprint. Story begins at 33:23.
The extension of high-speed internet to underserved communities in the Cariboo means students will have greater access to post-secondary education and training. Over $37 million…
Indigenous creators in the Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc area have released short films about Indigenous students Ami Smith and Drew Rose. Read more
All My Relations (AMR) stands on nearly 20 years of legacy in the Vancouver basketball and Downtown Eastside communities. “AMR has built such an amazing…
New programming, new technology and new opportunities closer to home. That’s what’s fresh for the community in and around TRU’s recently revitalized and expanded Lillooet…
TRU aims to strengthen Secwépemc perspectives with additional support for Indigenous faculty and student research initiatives Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is honouring Secwépemc methodologies and…
TRU alum Nyden Iron-Nighttraveller (BCom ’20) has been recognized by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (recently rebranded as Canadian Council for Indigenous Business) just…
If Indigenous policy is being discussed, it is likely School of Social Work and Human Service student Loretta Jeff-Combs is at the table. Read more
Outgoing chancellor Dr. Nathan Matthew is being honoured with an emeritus designation at this year’s Spring Convocation. Read more
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…
Widespread national and provincial borders, jagged terrain symbols, colourful waterways, oceans and seas — anyone who’s moved through the Canadian education system has studied a…
