Trail building clears a path to reconciliation October 17, 2023
From building trails to building relationships, support from Sun Peaks Resort is forging connections with Thompson Rivers University (TRU) students. Last year, Sun Peaks Resort…
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Radio NL | Tina Matthew October 6, 2023
The TRU Board of Governors unanimously approved to move ahead with construction of a $22-million Indigenous Education Centre. "I am so excited with the announcement," says…
Castanet | TRU approves construction of $22M Indigenous Education Centre; will break ground in spring 2024 October 3, 2023
TRU's Board of Governors has unanimously approved to move ahead with construction of a $22-million Indigenous Education Centre. "This beautiful building will be welcoming to…
TRU board unanimously approves Indigenous Education Centre September 29, 2023
KAMLOOPS — The Board of Governors of Thompson Rivers University (TRU) unanimously approved to move ahead with construction of a $22-million Indigenous Education Centre. The…
Alum promotes Indigenous perspective in engineering August 29, 2023
When PhD student Danilo Caron made the decision to return to post-secondary school, he didn’t do it alone — he did it with the support…
Science News | An apology to Indigenous communities sparks a mental health rethink August 28, 2023
“Just looking at differences in world views, I think that Western healing is about empowering the individual to have control over their environment and so…
Wildfire evacuations delay TRU Williams Lake Indigenous exhibit August 16, 2023
WILLIAMS LAKE — The Witness Blanket exhibit, originally slated to open on Monday, Aug. 21 at the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Williams Lake campus, has…
Academica | TRU signs MOUs with Tulo Centre, UCanterbury August 9, 2023
Thompson Rivers University has signed memorandums of understanding with the Tulo Centre of Indigenous Economics and the University of Canterbury. The MOU signed by all three…
Quesnel Observer | Thought-provoking Indigenous exhibit Witness Blanket coming to TRU Williams Lake August 8, 2023
The thought-provoking Indigenous exhibit Witness Blanket is coming to TRU Williams Lake. Witness Blanket uses art to talk about the truth of residential school history…
Indigenous science camp returns to campus August 8, 2023
The long-running TRU Indigenous Summer Science Camp is back after a pandemic-related hiatus since 2019. Indigenous youth from as far away as Quesnel and Spences…
TRU Williams Lake invites all to thought-provoking Indigenous exhibit August 4, 2023
WILLIAMS LAKE — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Williams Lake welcomes a nationally recognized art installation to campus. Developed by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights…
Castanet | TRU signs MOU with delegates from New Zealand, Tulo Centre for Indigenous-led programming August 1, 2023
TRU has committed to delivering Indigenous-led programming by signing memorandums of understanding with two institutions, including a university in New Zealand. Read more
Tulo Centre, University of Canterbury and TRU sign MOUs to collaborate on innovative Indigenous-led programming and research August 1, 2023
TK̓EMLÚPS TE SECWÉPEMC (KAMLOOPS, BC) – The Tulo Centre of Indigenous Economics (Tulo Centre), the University of Canterbury and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) commit to…
IndigiNews | Guided by her culture, Gitxsan scientist looks to old ways for climate resilience July 4, 2023
TRU alum Janna Wale, who is Gitxsan and Cree-Métis, looks at how Indigenous people can be resilient in the face of climate change. Read more
The Tyee | A horrific case highlights huge safety gaps in BC foster care June 30, 2023
Two Indigenous children endured abuse in a region with abysmally low safety compliance rates. “There had to be either a total catastrophic breakdown in that…
Castanet | Secwépemc landmark to connect culture, land, history June 30, 2023
Educator and TRU alum Kel-c Jules has been selected as youth mentee for the Secwépemc Landmarks Project. Read more
Indigenizing PLAR June 7, 2023
Re Skú7pecen re Stseptékwlls. The story of Porcupine. Re Skú7pecen re Stseptékwlls tells a tale of two groups who had different ways of doing things…
CBC News | Secwépemc poet, residential school survivor Garry Gottfriedson says poetry was his 'saviour' May 24, 2023
Garry Gottfriedson, Secwépemc cultural advisor for TRU, is set to receive an honourary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Northern British Columbia. Gottfriedson…
CFJC Today | Thompson Rivers University hosts Moose Hide Campaign event to shed light on gender-based violence May 12, 2023
The Moose Hide Campaign event at TRU recognized the importance of taking a stand against violence towards women and children. "This is for men to…
King Charles’s 21st century coronation: Repatriating the Crown Jewels is long overdue May 5, 2023
King Charles will be directed by the Archbishop of Canterbury to “punish and reform what is amiss, confirm what is in good order” at his upcoming coronation.…
