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…
By Brandi Thring Wildfire researcher Alexis Stowards (BNRS Hons ’24) spent nearly a decade fighting wildfires, witnessing firsthand the immense power of fire and its…
Research at TRU propels innovation and discovery in population health, cultural preservation and environmental resilience. “At TRU, our researchers, faculty, students, and community partners work…
"Research, when you strip away the academic uniform, is about asking how we can make things better. At TRU, it’s not just a pursuit of…
A leader in Indigenous health and well-being, Dr. Rod McCormick's work as a researcher, psychologist and BC Innovation Chair in Indigenous Health has been instrumental…
By Kim Van Haren Recognized as a leader in Indigenous health and well-being, Dr. Rod McCormick’s work as a researcher, psychologist and BC Innovation Chair…
TRU's recent groundbreaking on the $22 million Indigenous Education Centre (IEC) was noted by Academica's Indigenous Top Ten. TRU is one of five Canadian institutions…
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,…
For School of Nursing faculty member Dr. Sheila Blackstock, Orange Shirt Day is a time to honour the survivors of Residential Schools and remember the…
A message from TRU President Brett Fairbairn On Monday, Sept. 30, Canadians will again mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day is…
A recent ceremony on campus marks the start of construction of a $22-million Indigenous Education Centre, a hub for Indigenous education, culture and community on…
By Michelle Pugle Dr. Bala Nikku, an associate professor of social work, is no stranger to climate-related disasters like wildfires. His work focuses on disaster…
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Indigenous education, culture and community will have a central hub at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) as construction begins on the new $22-million…
"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…
Orange Shirt Day founder and alum Phyllis Webstad speaks with CBC's Daybreak Kamloops about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on…
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,”…
As students returned to classes at the Williams Lake campus, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) signed a partnership agreement…
Dr. Rod McCormick, a member of the Mohawk (Kanien’kéha) First Nation and a professor and BC Innovation Chair in Indigenous Health, is among 104 new…
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.
