Coyote Project moves Indigenization forward September 25, 2024
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,…
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First Nations Health Authority | Honouring the past and shaping the future: Dr. Sheila Blackstock on Orange Shirt Day September 24, 2024
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…
From Truth to Reconciliation to moving forward together September 23, 2024
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…
CFJC Today | TRU breaks ground on new Indigenous Education Centre September 20, 2024
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…
Building a disaster-resilient future September 19, 2024
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…
TRU celebrates groundbreaking of Indigenous Centre September 19, 2024
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…
Castanet | Remembering is important but action is needed to confront wrongs of the past September 18, 2024
"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…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | Orange Shirt Day September 17, 2024
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…
My Cariboo Now | Partnership agreement ensures TRU is a place of belonging for all Indigenous communities September 11, 2024
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,”…
TRU and Williams Lake First Nation strengthen collaboration September 10, 2024
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…
Windspeaker | Mohawk professor receives prestigious accolade from Royal Society of Canada September 5, 2024
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…
Indigenous researcher from TRU elected as Royal Society of Canada Fellow September 3, 2024
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…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU Chancellor DeDe DeRose August 29, 2024
DeDe DeRose talks about her career as an educator and her new role as TRU's chancellor. Story begins at 1:04:41.
Education News Canada | Indigenous students learn skills while rebuilding wildfire-ravaged community August 12, 2024
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.…
Memorial award honours community-minded outdoorsman July 30, 2024
By Brandi Thring A dedicated family man and proud member of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Jamie Collins was also an avid outdoorsman, a tireless mentor and…
Indigenous students learn skills while rebuilding wildfire-ravaged community July 26, 2024
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,…
Detroit Free Press | Canada looks to centuries-old indigenous use of fire to combat out-of-control wildfires July 25, 2024
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…
Castanet | TRU board gives approval for new post-bac, major in politics and international studies June 24, 2024
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…
CBC Radio West | Must-read books for children and teens by Indigenous writers June 20, 2024
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.
Cottage Life| The Inuit paddler who is reclaiming kayaking culture in Labrador June 19, 2024
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
