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.
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.
