CBC Daybreak Kamloops | 4 Generations Creations expands June 13, 2024
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.
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Beefed up internet service benefits students in the Cariboo June 13, 2024
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…
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
The Georgia Straight | All My Relations plays its own game June 6, 2024
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…
Achieving dreams close to home: TRU Lillooet expands June 5, 2024
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…
Fostering Indigenous research through a Secwépemc lens June 5, 2024
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…
Alum stacks up recognition with scaffolding business June 3, 2024
By Brandi Thring TRU alum Nyden Iron-Nighttraveller (BCom ’20) has been recognized by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (recently rebranded as Canadian Council for…
The Williams Lake Tribune | OUR HOMETOWN: Indigenous identity of Loretta Jeff flourishes May 16, 2024
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
CFJC Today | TRU to confer chancellor emeritus title on former Simpcw chief May 14, 2024
Outgoing chancellor Dr. Nathan Matthew is being honoured with an emeritus designation at this year’s Spring Convocation. Read more
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…
Massive map sheds fresh light on Canada's Indigenous history May 14, 2024
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…
TRU recognizes Nathan Matthew with chancellor emeritus May 14, 2024
KAMLOOPS — Dr. Nathan Matthew, outgoing chancellor at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), is being honoured with an emeritus designation at this year’s Spring Convocation. TRU…
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 Williams Lake Tribune | Sacred space, new artwork, unveiled at Cariboo Memorial Hospital April 26, 2024
Secwépemc artist and TRU alum Autumn Christopher creates beautiful artwork at Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake. Read more
Education News Canada | DeDe DeRose formally installed as TRU's new chancellor April 25, 2024
DeDe DeRose has taken her oath of office as TRU's newest chancellor in a ceremony steeped in tradition and infused with culture. "It’s my honour…
DeDe DeRose formally installed as TRU’s new chancellor April 23, 2024
By Michelle Pugle Sun beams throughout the Grand Hall on the morning of April 23 as DeDe DeRose takes her oath of office in a…
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…
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…
CFJC Today | TRU students learn about Indigenous culture while paddling along South Thompson River April 8, 2024
To better understand the importance of the land to Indigenous people, a class of Nursing students finished up their Indigenous Health course by paddling on…
