South Peace News | Swan River law student third in competition August 8, 2023
Second-year TRU Law student Robert Houle, from Swan River First Nation, places third in the Sovereignty Symposium XXXV Writing Competition for law students across North…
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Castanet | Indigenous artist, TRU student presents original art in Japan July 11, 2023
Indigenous artist and student Shoshana Wilson has presented her art to Japanese dignitaries as part of a field course in Japan. “Knowing that they might…
Student gives voice to Indigenous art overseas June 30, 2023
[caption id="attachment_2979052" align="alignright" width="280"] Origin story[/caption] Art has long been an important part of Shoshana Wilson’s life. Guided by her father, well-known Haisla artist Barry…
Indigenous graduates honoured at ceremony June 16, 2023
Surrounded by friends, family and the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Kamloops community, 30 Indigenous graduates entered the Brown Family House of Learning, HL 190, on…
Academica | How TRU is indigenizing PLAR to benefit Indigenous students: Editorial June 9, 2023
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Director Susan Forseille discusses how TRU worked with Justin Young Thunder Sky, a traditional oral storyteller and mentor, to…
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…
A future with more Indigenous lawyers April 26, 2023
Barry Wilson spent his youth fighting for Indigenous rights through protests and activism. Thanks to those efforts, his daughter Tara-Lynn Wilson can continue the fight…
TRU Law hosts national Indigenous moot March 27, 2023
One of the top Indigenous law events for Canadian universities is coming to Thompson Rivers University (TRU) for the first time next year. The Kawaskimhon…
From paddling to powder in pursuit of adventure December 13, 2022
Embracing her place within the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc people while pursuing a life of adventure is central to who 20-year-old Thompson Rivers University (TRU) student…
83-year-old student proves learning is for life November 15, 2022
Eighty-three-year-old Cecil Mercer is beloved. Just ask his decades younger classmates from Thompson Rivers University's (TRU) UPrep Program, who joined him with cupcakes and well…
For better policy, start with better data November 3, 2022
Location, location, location. In the real estate market, this familiar catchphrase may explain why a house closer to downtown sells for more money, or a…
Indigenizing the justice system September 29, 2022
Walking across the stage at convocation is always special, but for TRU Law grad Darnel Tailfeathers, a Kainai Nation (Blood Tribe) member, the experience was…
Indigenous students hammer out careers on historic project July 21, 2022
Over the past 12 weeks, a group of Indigenous students have rolled up their sleeves exploring the trades. Enrolled in the School of Trades and…
Advocating for inclusivity: BBA alum Korah DeWalt July 5, 2022
“Always use your voice for what you believe in,” says Korah DeWalt, Indigenous relations and community superintendent for New Gold’s New Afton Mine, a gold,…
Recognizing the role of Indigenous nurses April 8, 2022
BC Indigenous Nurses Day is being recognized for the first time on Sunday, April 10, due to a dedicated group of nurses and support from…
Ch'nook Scholars: Connecting Indigenous students with business leaders March 29, 2022
For aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders, an experienced contact or mentor can be a critical part of business success. “There are challenges that come with entrepreneurship…
University Affairs Headlines | The Province Douglas Todd: B.C. Indigenous students climbing the higher education ladder December 13, 2021
Sophie Collins initially thought she might end up being the only Indigenous student in her physics class at Thompson Rivers University. Read more
Vancouver Sun | Douglas Todd: B.C. Indigenous students climbing the higher education ladder December 9, 2021
TRU has among the highest proportion of Indigenous students at any university in the province. Throughout BC, Indigenous students are making significant strides in BC…
Indigenous Land and Resources Today | IKBBC: Scholarships continue to create opportunities for women in tech November 9, 2021
For Sophie Collins, who is studying Mathematics at Thompson Rivers University, the path into the tech sector just got a bit easier, thanks to the…
TRU honours BC’s first woman Indigenous provincial judge at Fall Convocation October 1, 2021
A groundbreaker for Indigenous women in BC’s legal system is being honoured at Thompson Rivers University’s Fall 2021 Virtual Convocation on Friday, Oct. 8. TRU…
